HR & Workforce

Operations

Hiring, time tracking, workforce management, payroll

51 platforms in this category

The TradeAtlas Grid

Where each HR & Workforce platform lands on verified capability depth (how deeply it covers what tools in this category do) versus the company size it genuinely fits — positioned from sourced capability data, not review volume.

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MajorMid-marketEmergingTradeAtlas verified

Position is derived from sourced capability records — no pay-to-rank, no review-volume weighting. Faded dots are provisional (not yet verified). Showing the 12 HR & Workforce platforms with a verified capability record; 39 more are pending verification and not yet plotted.

Major Platforms

Housecall Pro

San Diego, CA

major★ Featured

Housecall Pro is a cloud-based field service management platform built for residential home service contractors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, it serves 45,000+ businesses across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, roofing, painting, landscaping, and 50+ other trades. The platform covers the full job lifecycle — scheduling, dispatching, estimating, invoicing, payments, GPS fleet tracking, CRM, online booking, and marketing automation — delivered via web and native iOS/Android apps. Operated by parent company Codefied Inc., it also runs subsidiaries BuildBook and Trade Academy.

★★★★4.3G2★★★★½4.7Capterra
HVACPlumbingElectrical+11 more
SubscriptionPricing public
Solo–MidiOS

Sage 100 Contractor

Austin, TX (Sage Group plc HQ: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)

major

Sage 100 Contractor is a construction-specific accounting and project management platform built for small to mid-size specialty contractors and general contractors. Originally developed as Master Builder Software (founded ~1980 by Dan Smith), acquired by Intuit in 2001, then by Sage Software in 2006, and rebranded Sage 100 Contractor. The platform integrates job cost accounting, construction payroll (including union and certified payroll), estimating, project management, service dispatch, scheduling, and document control in a single system. It supports both on-premise and cloud-hosted deployment and is used by approximately 18,000+ contractor businesses across the US.

★★★½3.8G2★★★★4.0Capterra
General ContractingPlumbingElectrical+4 more
Per UserQuote only
Small–LargeiOS

Viewpoint Vista

Portland, Oregon, USA

major

Viewpoint Vista is an enterprise-grade construction ERP platform owned by Trimble, built for mid-size to large general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and commercial contractors. It delivers a deeply integrated accounting-first suite spanning job costing, payroll, HR, project management, equipment management, service management, and document control. Part of the Trimble Construction One ecosystem, Vista runs on Microsoft Azure and serves contractors with annual revenues ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion.

★★★★4.0G2★★★½3.8Capterra
General ContractingElectricalHVAC+4 more
SubscriptionQuote only
Mid–LargeiOS

Gusto

San Francisco, CA

major★ Featured

Gusto is a cloud-based payroll, HR, and benefits platform purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses in the US. Founded in 2011 as ZenPayroll and rebranded in 2015, Gusto serves 400,000+ businesses with full-service payroll (including multi-state, contractor, and prevailing wage), automated federal/state/local tax filing, benefits administration (health, dental, vision, 401k, workers comp), employee onboarding, time tracking, scheduling, compliance tools, and HR reporting. It integrates natively with QuickBooks and Xero and offers a developer API for embedded payroll. Construction trades, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors use Gusto to pay mixed W-2 and 1099 crews, automate new-hire reporting, and push labor costs to their accounting software.

★★★★½4.6G2★★★★½4.6Capterra
General ContractingPlumbingElectrical+4 more
SubscriptionPricing public
Solo–MidiOS

Samsara

San Francisco, CA

major★ Featured

Samsara is a publicly traded (NYSE: IOT) connected operations platform providing AI-powered GPS fleet tracking, ELD compliance, dash cams, equipment management, and IoT telematics for physical operations industries. Founded in 2015 by the co-founders of Meraki (acquired by Cisco), Samsara serves transportation, construction, field services, and public sector fleets with a unified platform covering vehicle telematics, safety coaching, workforce management, and digital workflows. The platform integrates with 300+ third-party applications and provides an open developer API.

★★★★½4.5Capterra
General ContractingPlumbingElectrical+2 more
Custom QuoteQuote only
Small–LargeiOS

Motive

San Francisco, CA

major

Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) is an AI-powered fleet management and driver safety platform serving over 120,000 businesses. Founded in 2013 in San Francisco, it combines GPS fleet tracking, ELD compliance, AI dashcams, dispatch, asset monitoring, spend management via a fleet card, and workforce management into a unified operations platform. Widely used in construction, landscaping, trucking, logistics, and field service industries.

★★★★4.3G2★★★★½4.5Capterra
Custom QuoteQuote only
Small–LargeiOS

QuickBooks Time

Mountain View, CA

major

GPS time tracking and employee scheduling platform (formerly TSheets) with native QuickBooks integration for trades contractors.

PlumbingElectricalHVAC+3 more
Per User
Solo–LargeiOS

Mid-Market Platforms

eSUB

San Diego, CA

mid

eSUB is a cloud-based construction management platform built exclusively for commercial specialty subcontractors. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, it centralizes project documentation (RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports), field-to-office communications, time and materials tracking, job costing, and progress billing. eSUB Cloud targets trade contractors—electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, concrete, masonry, drywall, and structural steel—who need a field-first, mobile-capable system that integrates with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and Sage rather than replacing them.

★★★★4.0G2★★★★4.4Capterra
ElectricalHVACPlumbing+2 more
Custom QuoteQuote only
Small–MidiOS

Foundation Software

Strongsville, OH

mid

Foundation Software is a construction-specific accounting and payroll software provider founded in 1985 and headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio. Its flagship FOUNDATION platform delivers job cost accounting, payroll (including prevailing wage and union), accounts payable/receivable, service dispatch, project management, equipment tracking, and mobile field solutions to over 43,000 construction professionals. The company has been majority-owned by Thoma Bravo since 2020 and positions itself as America's #1 construction accounting software for small- to mid-sized specialty contractors and general contractors.

★★★½3.7G2★★★★4.3Capterra
General ContractingElectricalPlumbing+5 more
Custom QuoteQuote only
Small–LargeiOS

ComputerEase

Cincinnati, OH (parent Deltek headquartered in Herndon, VA)

mid

Deltek ComputerEase is a construction accounting and project management platform purpose-built for subcontractors and specialty contractors. Founded in 1983 in Cincinnati, OH, and acquired by Deltek in 2019, it serves more than 6,000 contractors with integrated job costing, payroll, billing, service management, and field-to-office mobile tools. The platform targets companies of all sizes from small specialty subs to mid-market general contractors, with particular strength in union/certified payroll, WIP reporting, and AIA billing.

★★★★4.2Capterra
ElectricalPlumbingHVAC+5 more
Custom QuoteQuote only
Small–LargeiOS

When I Work

Minneapolis, MN

mid

When I Work is a cloud-based employee scheduling and time-tracking platform built for hourly and shift-based workforces. It combines auto-scheduling, GPS-enabled time clocks with geofencing, team messaging, labor forecasting, and payroll integrations into a single mobile-first app. Serving 200,000+ workplaces across 30+ industries—including construction, cleaning, landscaping, pest control, and other field trades—it targets small to mid-size businesses that need to manage distributed crews without complex enterprise software.

★★★★4.4G2★★★★½4.5Capterra
General ContractingCleaning & RestorationLandscaping+3 more
Custom QuoteQuote only
Solo–MidiOS

Deputy

Sydney, AU / San Francisco, CA

mid

Deputy is an AI-powered workforce management platform built for shift-based and hourly workforces. Founded in 2008 in Sydney, Australia, Deputy provides employee scheduling, time and attendance tracking, labor compliance, HR onboarding, payroll integration, and team communication tools. Serving over 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries, it is widely used in trades, field services, construction, cleaning, landscaping, and hospitality. Deputy's platform spans mobile and web, with deep integrations into payroll (ADP, Gusto, Paycor, QuickBooks) and POS systems.

General ContractingCleaning & RestorationLandscaping+1 more
Per UserPricing public
Small–LargeiOS

ISNetworld

Dallas, Texas, USA

mid

ISNetworld is a cloud-based contractor and supplier information management platform used by large industrial and capital-intensive organizations to prequalify, monitor, and manage contractor safety compliance. Operated by ISN Software Corporation (founded 2001, Dallas TX), it serves approximately 900 hiring clients — over 170 Fortune 500 companies — and 90,000+ contractor and supplier accounts across 85 countries. Core functions include HSE documentation collection and review, safety metric benchmarking (TRIR, DART, EMR), insurance and financial risk verification, worker-level training tracking via the Empower platform, and analytics dashboards. It dominates the oil & gas and energy sectors (~70% penetration) and is widely required by large operators as a condition of contractor engagement.

SubscriptionQuote only
LargeiOS

ClockShark

Chico, CA

mid

Time tracking and scheduling software built for field service and construction companies.

HVACPlumbingElectrical+7 more
SubscriptionPricing public
Small

Workyard

San Francisco, CA

mid

Workforce management platform for construction and field service companies with GPS time tracking and project management.

HVACPlumbingElectrical+3 more
SubscriptionPricing public
Small–Mid

ExakTime

Chatsworth, CA

mid

Time and attendance tracking software for construction companies with GPS verification and payroll integration.

General ContractingElectricalPlumbing+5 more
SubscriptionQuote only
Small–Mid

Paychex

Rochester, NY

mid

Payroll, HR, and benefits administration platform widely used by construction and field service businesses.

HVACPlumbingElectrical
SubscriptionQuote only
Small–Large

BambooHR

Lindon, UT

mid

HR software for small and mid-size businesses with employee management, onboarding, and performance tracking.

HVACPlumbingElectrical
Subscription
Small–Mid

Raken

San Diego, CA

mid

Construction field management app for daily reporting, time tracking, and project documentation.

General ContractingElectricalConcrete & Masonry+3 more
SubscriptionQuote only
Small–Mid

Connecteam

Tel Aviv, Israel

mid

All-in-one employee management app for deskless workforce with time tracking, scheduling, and communication tools.

HVACPlumbingElectrical+3 more
Free + PaidFree
Small–Mid

Homebase

San Francisco, CA

mid

Employee scheduling, time tracking, and HR software for small service businesses and hourly workers.

LandscapingCleaning & Restoration
Free + PaidFree
Small

Justworks

New York, NY

mid

PEO and HR platform for small businesses with payroll, benefits, and compliance management.

HVACPlumbingElectrical
Subscription
Small

Rippling

San Francisco, CA

mid

Workforce management platform combining HR, IT, and finance tools for businesses of all sizes.

HVACPlumbingElectrical
Subscription
Small–Enterprise

LMN

mid

Landscape business management built around budgeting and estimating — LMN prices work off a real overhead budget, then tracks crew time and job costs against it.

Landscaping
SubscriptionPricing public
Solo–LargeiOS

Emerging Platforms

Jobvite

San Mateo, CA

emerging

Recruiting and applicant tracking system for construction and field service companies hiring skilled tradespeople.

HVACPlumbingElectrical
Subscription
Mid–Enterprise

Bridgit

Toronto, Canada

emerging

Construction workforce planning and management software for tracking labor allocation and project staffing.

General Contracting
SubscriptionQuote only
Mid–Enterprise

BuildForce

Austin, Texas, USA

emerging

BuildForce provides a workforce management platform designed to help skilled trades contractors find, hire, and manage their labor force. It connects contractors with qualified craft professionals and offers tools for scheduling, time tracking, and compliance.

PlumbingElectricalHVAC+13 more
Custom Quote
Small–Large

BuildStream

London, UK

emerging

BuildStream is a workforce management platform designed for the construction industry. It helps contractors, subcontractors, and project owners manage their workforce, ensure compliance, and streamline project staffing.

General ContractingConcrete & MasonryElectrical+9 more
Custom Quote
Mid–Enterprise

busybusy

St. George, Utah, US

emerging

busybusy provides GPS-powered time tracking and job costing software designed for construction and field service teams. It helps contractors accurately track employee hours, manage projects, and streamline payroll processes.

General ContractingPlumbingElectrical+14 more
Subscription
Small–Large

Compliant Client

Wilmington, DE, USA

emerging

Compliant Client is an HR and workforce management platform specifically designed for the construction industry. It helps contractors streamline human resources, manage compliance, and optimize labor operations.

Custom Quote
Small–Large

Construction Industry Resources

Lexington, KY

emerging

Construction Industry Resources offers HR, safety, and compliance solutions designed for the construction and skilled trades industry. It provides tools and guidance to help contractors manage their workforce and adhere to regulatory requirements.

PlumbingElectricalHVAC+13 more
Custom Quote
Small–Large

Sage HCM

Dallas, TX

emerging

Sage HCM (formerly Criterion HCM) offers a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) suite designed to streamline HR, payroll, and talent management processes. It serves construction companies and other industries looking to manage their workforce efficiently from hire to retire.

General ContractingPlumbingElectrical+6 more
Custom Quote
Mid–Enterprise

eBacon

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

emerging

eBacon provides payroll and benefits administration services tailored for the construction and skilled trades industries. It specializes in managing certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, and fringe benefit contributions for contractors.

General ContractingPlumbingElectrical+8 more
Custom Quote
Small–Large

FABER

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

emerging

FABER connects construction companies with skilled tradespeople, offering a platform for workforce management and project staffing. It helps contractors find, hire, and manage labor for various construction projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

General Contracting
Custom Quote
Small–Large

Foresight

emerging

Foresight provides comprehensive workforce management software designed specifically for construction companies. It helps contractors streamline HR, payroll, time tracking, and compliance to optimize labor costs and project efficiency.

PlumbingElectricalHVAC+13 more
Custom Quote
Small–Enterprise

GigBridge

London, UK

emerging

GigBridge is a workforce management platform that connects construction and trades businesses with skilled, vetted tradespeople. It helps contractors efficiently find, onboard, and manage their flexible labor force for various projects.

PlumbingElectricalHVAC+10 more
Custom Quote
Small–Large

GoContractor

Dublin, Ireland

emerging

GoContractor is a construction workforce management platform designed to streamline contractor onboarding, safety training, and compliance. It serves general contractors and project owners who need to manage large numbers of subcontractors and ensure site readiness.

General ContractingConcrete & MasonryElectrical+9 more
Custom Quote
Mid–Enterprise

HardHats

emerging

HardHats provides HR and workforce management software specifically designed for the construction industry. It helps contractors streamline hiring, onboarding, compliance, and employee management processes.

Custom Quote
Small–Enterprise

HCM TradeSeal

Chicago, IL

emerging

HCM TradeSeal is a payroll and HR platform specifically designed for union and prevailing wage contractors. It helps manage complex labor compliance, certified payroll, and workforce administration for construction and skilled trades.

General ContractingElectricalPlumbing+6 more
Custom Quote
Mid–Enterprise

LCPtracker

Orange, CA, US

emerging

LCPtracker provides cloud-based software solutions for construction contractors and public agencies to manage certified payroll, labor compliance, and workforce reporting. It helps ensure adherence to prevailing wage and labor laws on public works projects.

General ContractingConcrete & MasonryElectrical+5 more
Custom Quote
Mid–Enterprise

payroll4construction

Strongsville, OH, USA

emerging

Payroll4Construction offers a specialized payroll service designed for the construction industry, handling complex requirements like certified payroll and prevailing wage. It serves general and specialty contractors seeking to streamline their payroll processing and ensure compliance.

PlumbingElectricalHVAC+13 more
Custom Quote
Small–Enterprise

SKILLIT

New York, NY

emerging

Skillit is a construction workforce platform designed to help contractors find, hire, and manage skilled tradespeople. It streamlines recruiting, onboarding, and labor management for general and specialty contractors.

General ContractingPlumbingElectrical+10 more
Custom Quote
Small–Large

Team Engine

Boulder, CO, US

emerging

Team Engine provides an all-in-one hiring and HR platform designed specifically for the skilled trades. It helps contractors attract, hire, and retain employees through automated tools and communication features.

PlumbingHVACElectrical+1 more
Custom Quote
Small–Large

Tough Leaf

New York, NY

emerging

Tough Leaf is a workforce management platform designed for the construction industry, connecting contractors with skilled labor and streamlining payroll, compliance, and project management. It serves general contractors, subcontractors, and project owners seeking to efficiently manage their workforce and meet compliance requirements.

General ContractingConcrete & MasonryElectrical+3 more
Custom Quote
Mid–Enterprise

Trade Hounds

Boston, MA

emerging

Trade Hounds is a professional network and job platform specifically designed for skilled tradespeople. It connects contractors and companies with qualified craftspeople for various construction and service projects.

Free + Paid
Small–Enterprise

skrap

London, UK

emerging

Skrap is a digital platform that streamlines the procurement of construction materials and the management of waste removal services. It connects contractors with a network of suppliers and haulers to simplify site logistics.

General ContractingConcrete & MasonryRoofing+5 more
Custom Quote
Small–Large

HomeTuls

emerging

HomeTuls is a workforce and operations platform for home-service and trade businesses, supporting hiring, scheduling, and team management.

General Contracting
SubscriptionPricing public
Solo–Mid

JobHawk

emerging

JobHawk is a workforce and recruiting platform aimed at the construction and trades labor market, helping companies source and manage skilled workers.

General Contracting
SubscriptionPricing public
Small–Large

Construyo

Germany

emerging

Construyo is a German platform that helps tradespeople and construction businesses manage administration, leads, quotes, and back-office operations.

General Contracting
SubscriptionPricing public
Solo–Mid

Smart Labor Management

Tennessee, USA

emerging

Smart Labor Management (SLM) is a Tennessee managed-service and software platform for construction temporary-labor programs — requesting, tracking, and billing temp labor across multiple staffing suppliers.

General ContractingElectrical
Custom QuoteQuote only
Mid–Enterprise

FranchiseSoft

Mississauga, ON, Canada

emerging

FranchiseSoft is a cloud-based franchise management system covering CRM, franchisee operations, HR/payroll, financial reporting and royalty management with ACH processing, and an integrated LMS for franchisee training. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, with over 60,000 registered franchisor/franchisee users.

HVACPlumbingElectrical+5 more
Custom Quote

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