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Solutions for the construction industry

Lay the foundations for success with HR, payroll and recruitment

Efficient, compliant, and cost-effective workforce solutions tailored to construction professionals and employers.

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  • 1,000,000+

    people managed globally with IRIS solutions 

  • 1 in 6

    UK workers are paid using IRIS solutions

  • 300,000+

    employers use IRIS for HR and payroll  

HR, payroll and recruitment for the construction industry

Break new ground with the right HR, payroll and recruitment solutions

Whether you’re managing labour shortages, navigating complex payroll structures, or striving for sustainability, IRIS equips construction firms with the tools to succeed.

Our solutions are designed to simplify HR and payroll processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while helping you save valuable time and reduce operational costs.

Simplify HR, payroll and recruitment processes, reduce costs, and focus on building your business.

  • Simplify processes 

    Automate workflows, reduce admin, and improve outcomes with HR, payroll and recruitment solutions.

  • Protect profitability 

    Cut back on unnecessary costs with accurate payroll, workforce management, and recruitment tools.

  • Stay compliant 

    Navigate complex legislation and regulations across payroll and HR with software and outsourced expertise.

Industry challenges

What’s holding back the construction industry?

The construction industry is facing plenty of challenges that are straining resources and affecting project timelines.

  • Labour shortages that are driving up costs and delaying project completion.
  • Rising material costs caused by inflation and supply chain disruptions 
  • Stringent building safety reforms, increasing operational costs and risks of non-compliance
  • Supply chain disruptions that slow material availability, risking project deadlines 
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Wider challenges

Broader industry concerns in construction

Beyond daily operational issues and industry-specific challenges, construction companies and professionals must also contend with wider issues.

  • Sustainability and environmental regulations, requiring eco-conscious building practices
  • Liquidity and cash flow issues, impacting overall financial stability
  • Economic uncertainty, increasing the need for meticulous planning and adaptability
  • Client expectations, as demands evolve to include efficient, modern, and sustainable practices  
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HR, payroll and recruitment solutions for the construction industry

    Hire and onboard the right talent with ease

    Hiring skilled workers can be a challenge, especially in the midst of a labour shortage. But with the right tools, you can simplify the recruitment and onboarding process.

    Using specialist applicant tracking system (ATS) software, you can effectively streamline every step of the recruitment process in-house, from creating and posting job openings to tracking candidates and onboarding promising new hires.

    And if you’d rather outsource recruitment to the professionals, you can rely on IRIS Recruitment Services to find, recruit, and onboard skilled trades and site workers.

    Get compliant and improve efficiency with payroll solutions

    Dealing with complex pay structures, including shifts, bonuses, and CIS deductions, is a daily concern for employers in construction. But with IRIS, payroll needn’t feel like a constant spanner in the works. 

    With IRIS payroll solutions, you can make sure you’re paying your people accurately and on time by automating calculations, reducing mistakes, while also ensuring full compliance with HMRC and CIS regulations.  

    Streamline HR processes and improve outcomes

    Make life easier for your HR teams – or manage HR activities while staying in control of costs – by reducing HR admin.

    Solutions like IRIS Cascade and Staffology HR By IRIS provide you with a comprehensive platform to manage everything HR-related, from managing essential HR documents to tracking staff performance to ensuring regulatory adherence.

    By centralising these administrative processes, businesses can reduce the time and effort spent on manual HR administration tasks, improve accuracy, and focus on what’s important – building your business.

    Improve and simplify workforce management

    Track time and attendance effortlessly, whether your teams are working on-site or from the office.

    With tools like Rotageek, staff can use a convenient self-service mobile app to manage tasks like clocking in, checking schedules, and updating availability. You can also improve employee engagement by providing easy access to important information such as hours worked, paid time off balances, and benefits details.

    Not only does this save time, but it also fosters a culture of transparency and accountability across your workforce, making sure your staff feel more valued and in control.

    Motivate your staff with learning and development

    Accelerate onboarding and skills development for construction workers, so you can develop and retain the very best talent.

    Kallidus is an accessible learning management system from IRIS, designed to provide training resources tailored to the unique needs of the construction industry. This is particularly handy when it comes to onboarding new hires, helping to boost workforce capabilities quickly and effectively.

    From safety protocols to specialised skill-building, you can ensure your teams are equipped to perform at their best, reducing downtime and enhancing overall productivity.

Build a better solution for your business

Whether you’re looking for HR, payroll, or recruitment solutions, simply complete this contact form and our specialists will be in touch to answer questions and arrange a call.

Frequently asked questions

Workforce management solutions are highly beneficial for a wide range of construction businesses, including general contractors, subcontractors, and specialist firms like carpentry, electrical, or plumbing contractors.

Workforce management tools are especially vital for businesses managing crews across multiple sites, dealing with complex pay structures, or needing to streamline time tracking and attendance processes.

The construction industry must comply with a variety of regulations, including:

- Building Safety Reforms to ensure high safety standards for projects.
- Health and Safety Laws to mitigate workplace risks and protect employees.
- Environmental Regulations focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for proper tax deductions and reporting when paying subcontractors.

Staying compliant with these regulations helps construction firms avoid penalties and improve project efficiency.

Managing payroll in the construction industry involves unique complexities, such as:

- Handling complex pay structures that include overtime, bonuses, and travel expenses.
- Ensuring tax and National Insurance compliance, especially when dealing with subcontractors and agency workers.
- CIS compliance, which requires accurate deductions and reporting to HMRC.

Using specialised payroll solutions like Staffology Payroll by IRIS or IRIS Payroll Services can help reduce errors and maintain compliance effortlessly.

Employers in the construction industry frequently face HR-specific challenges, including:

- Skills shortages in critical areas like trades and skilled labour.
- Workforce diversity, addressing the lack of gender, ethnic, and age diversity in the sector.
- High employee turnover, often due to long hours, job insecurity, or the physical demands of the job.
- Compliance with health and safety requirements to prevent workplace accidents.
- Managing remote and site-based workers, ensuring seamless communication and workforce tracking.

IRIS provides tools to help tackle these challenges, including software like IRIS Cascade and Staffology HR, and outsourced solutions like IRIS Recruitment Services and IRIS HR Consulting.

Solutions like these provide construction companies with streamlined recruitment processes, robust time-tracking, and employee self-service portals to help overcome HR-specific challenges. 

IRIS offers tailored solutions to support the unique needs of the construction industry:

- Recruitment and onboarding tools to attract and hire skilled workers efficiently
- Payroll services that handle complex pay structures and ensure CIS compliance
- HR management software to oversee diverse workforces, improve engagement, and align with safety regulations
- Time and attendance tracking for streamlined onsite and remote worker management

Inflation and global supply chain disruptions have significantly affected the UK construction industry, often leading to:

- Increased expenses for essential materials like steel and timber, reducing profit margins
- Unpredictable delays in project timelines due to material shortages
- Strained client relationships if cost overruns or delays result in disputes over contract pricing

While IRIS solutions may not be able to resolve global supply chain issues, improving the efficiency and efficacy of workforce management, recruitment and payroll can certainly mitigate the negative impact of challenges like these.

Software and services for the construction industry 

  • A powerful cloud-based HR solution

    Take better care of core HR functionality; cut down on admin, streamline HR processes, and boost efficiency by managing all aspects of your HR operations within a single platform. 

    • All-in-one HR and payroll software 
    • Tailor to your needs with specific modules 
    • Completely scalable to your growth 

    Ideal for mid-sized to large businesses, the software is designed to simply and supercharge your people management approach.

  • Streamline HR processes to save time and money

    Rely on a cloud-based out-of-the-box HR solution. Automate time-consuming admin tasks, integrate your HR and payroll systems, and choose from a range of packages to reflect where you are in your growth journey.  

    • Modern, intuitive interface 
    • Advanced reporting available 
    • Ready to go out of the box 

    Take care of every step of the employee life cycle with this flexible, remote-working-friendly HR software superstar.

  • Attract top talent using best-in-breed software and services

    Control and manage every aspect of your recruitment process with IRIS Recruitment. Choose from specialist software with an advanced applicant tracking system (ATS) or cost-efficient managed recruitment services.

    • Fully branded career pages and adverts
    • Tailored sifting and selection tools
    • Self-service online candidate portal

    Reduce your time to hire, minimise recruitment costs and improve the quality and efficiency of your entire recruitment journey.

  • The managed payroll solution you can trust

    An end-to-end payroll outsourcing solution for complete confidence. 

    Hand your payroll over to our CIPP-accredited payroll specialists and get back to what you do best – running your business. 

    • BACS-approved bureau service 
    • CIPP-accredited payroll managers 
    • HMRC-recognised software 

    Tick payroll admin off your business’ internal to-do list and discover the ROI benefits of outsourcing payroll.

Find your HR, payroll or recruitment fix 

Our bespoke services support vital roles in construction, simplifying complex tasks and helping professionals work smarter, not harder.  

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