Time and Attendance Staffing and Scheduling
Manage labor costs without losing sight of care
symplr Workforce automates complex pay policies, helps managers act on overtime risk, and gives staff predictable schedules.
Trusted by leading healthcare organizations
Hospitals and health systems across the country rely on symplr Workforce to manage payroll accuracy, control overtime, and balance staff schedules with confidence.
symplr Workforce is ranked among the top solutions for Healthcare HR and Medical Staff Scheduling
Momentum Leader in
Healthcare HR
Winter 2026
Best Estimated ROI
in Healthcare HR
Winter 2026
Easiest To Do Business With (Mid-Market) in Healthcare HR
Winter 2026
Leader in Healthcare HR and Medical Staff Scheduling
Winter 2026
Recognized for Best Estimated ROI across every season since Spring 2025
Key features
Everything you need from a workforce management solution
- Automated pay rules
- Overtime alerts
- Mobile access
- Scheduling with AI support
- Enterprise-wide visibility
- Built-in compliance
Automated pay rules
Apply union, state, and organizational pay policies automatically. The configurable rules engine calculates complex shift differentials, premium pay, and exceptions — ensuring payroll accuracy without manual adjustments.
Overtime alerts
Spot overtime and premium pay risks before they happen. Dashboards flag exceptions early, so managers can make adjustments and control costs before payroll closes.
Mobile access
Empower staff to manage time and schedules from any device. Managers can review and approve timecards, swaps, and requests in real time — reducing administrative delays and improving communication.
Scheduling with AI support
Balance shifts and fill coverage gaps faster. AI recommendations help managers distribute workloads fairly, predict staffing needs, and reduce last-minute schedule changes.
Enterprise-wide visibility
Get a single, clear view of your workforce across roles and facilities. Leaders can monitor attendance, overtime, and productivity trends to make better labor decisions system-wide.
Built-in compliance
Stay aligned with labor laws, union rules, and organizational policies automatically. Audit trails and reporting simplify compliance and reduce time spent preparing for reviews.
Cut the time it takes to manage payroll and schedules
symplr Workforce applies complex rules automatically and gives payroll and managers the data they need to act before issues occur.
- Apply union, state, and organizational pay policies without manual fixes
- Flag premium pay and overtime before it happens
- Compare planned versus actual productivity with variance reports
- Reduce time spent correcting exceptions and timecards
Fill shifts earlier and balance staffing with AI
Smart Square® strengthens symplr Workforce with predictive scheduling and advanced shift management.
- Forecast staffing needs up to 60 days in advance with 96% accuracy
- Fill up to 75% of open shift hours more than two weeks out
- Broadcast open shifts and enable shift bidding within set rules
- Assign based on competencies to support safe staffing
Learn more about Smart Square® scheduling
See the financial impact of accurate labor data
Health systems that use symplr Workforce save time and contain costs by making labor decisions based on clear, real-time data.
- 50% less time spent on staffing and timecard management
- 75% more payroll team capacity without adding staff
- Lower premium pay and unplanned labor costs
less time spent on staffing and timecard management
more payroll team capacity without adding staff
-2021 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report
Give staff fair schedules and managers fewer headaches
With mobile access, AI-supported scheduling, and self-service tools, staff get more predictable shifts and managers spend less time filling gaps.
- Self-scheduling with guardrails improves fairness and choice
- Broadcast open shifts and let qualified staff claim them
- Alerts for missed clockings or location mismatches reduce errors
- Managers spend less time balancing schedules
What our customers say
The integration between scheduling, time cards, and attendance tracking is excellent. Payroll is faster, and managers save hours every week.
MercyCare
FAQs
Can symplr Workforce handle complex pay rules?
Yes. The rules engine applies union, state, and organizational rules automatically.
Can we see overtime risks before they occur?
Yes. symplr Workforce projects premium pay and overtime in advance.
Does it support mobile scheduling and timekeeping?
Yes. Staff and managers can manage time, shifts, and approvals from any device.
How does AI appear in Workforce?
AI highlights overtime risk and productivity gaps. Smart Square adds predictive scheduling and open shift management.
Is the system cloud-based?
Yes. Updates are applied automatically and IT effort is reduced.