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Employee Time and Labor Tracking Software System2026-06-26T18:37:10+00:00

Labor Allocation Software

TimeTrakGO lets employees clock into any combination of jobs, departments, projects, cost centers, or tasks. Up to four fully configurable labor categories with names that match how your business actually operates.

Up to 4 custom labor categories
Forced selection at clock-in
Mid-shift transfers
No limits on entries
  • Labor Allocation

Stop guessing where your labor costs go

Most time tracking software tells you how many hours an employee worked. Labor allocation tells you what they worked on. That is the data that drives real business decisions.

With TimeTrakGO, employees select their job, department, project, task, or custom category when clocking in. You get complete labor distribution data tied to every punch, accurate, automatic, and ready for payroll.

  • Allocate hours to any combination of jobs, departments, cost centers, tasks, or custom categories
  • Configure up to 4 levels with names that match your business
  • Mid-shift transfers let employees move between categories without clocking out
Job Tracking with Labor allocation

HOW IT WORKS

Simple setup. Immediate visibility.

Configure your labor categories once and TimeTrakGO handles the data collection automatically from that point on.

What Sets TimeTrakGO Apart

Built for flexibility, not just construction

Most labor allocation tools are designed around a fixed job costing hierarchy. TimeTrakGO gives you a blank canvas.

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You name the categories

Other tools lock you into "Customer / Job / Task." TimeTrakGO lets you define what each level is called so your team sees language that actually matches how your business operates.

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Mid-shift transfers without re-punching

Employees working across multiple jobs in a single day can transfer labor categories on the fly. The exact time of the transfer is recorded automatically, requiring no manual editing.

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Mandatory selection enforces clean data

Make labor category selection required at clock-in. Employees cannot punch in without choosing, which ensures your allocation data is always complete instead of full of blanks to clean up later.

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Home defaults save time for repeat assignments

Assign each employee a default labor category. When they clock in, their home selection is pre-populated. Employees who always work in the same department can confirm their status in one tap.

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No limits on jobs, projects, or tasks

Create as many entries in each category as your business needs. Whether you have 10 departments or 10,000 job codes, TimeTrakGO handles the volume without any additional cost per entry.

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Works with every clock option

Labor allocation works across all TimeTrakGO clock types, including the mobile app, web login, web kiosk, PIN tablet, fingerprint, and facial recognition. Every method supports category selection.

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Labor Allocation Works Differently for Every Business

Not every business tracks labor by job number and cost code. Some track by department and project. Some by client and task. Some by grant and program. TimeTrakGO does not force you into a fixed hierarchy.

You define the categories, name them whatever your team already calls them, and configure which selections are required. The system adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does labor allocation data export to payroll?2026-06-26T18:33:34+00:00

TimeTrakGO exports hours with full labor category detail attached. Your payroll system receives hours already broken down by department, job, or cost center. No re-entry, no manual sorting, no spreadsheet in the middle.

Can I set a default labor category for each employee?2026-06-26T18:33:14+00:00

Yes. Each employee can be assigned a default labor category. When they clock in, their default is pre-populated and ready to confirm with one tap. Employees who always work in the same department or on the same project confirm quickly, while employees who move between categories can select a different one from the list.

Does labor allocation work with all clock types?2026-06-26T18:32:56+00:00

Yes. Labor category selection works across every TimeTrakGO clock option: the mobile app, web login, web kiosk, PIN tablet, fingerprint time clock, and facial recognition tablet. Every clock method supports category selection at punch-in and mid-shift transfers.

Can employees switch labor categories during their shift?2026-06-26T18:32:29+00:00

Yes. Employees can transfer to a different labor category mid-shift without clocking out and back in. The exact time of the transfer is recorded automatically, giving you an accurate labor split across multiple categories in a single day.

Can I require employees to select a labor category when clocking in?2026-06-26T18:30:56+00:00

Yes. You can make labor category selection mandatory at clock-in. Employees cannot punch in without choosing from your configured list, which means every hour is allocated automatically. No blanks to chase down before payroll runs.

How many labor categories can I set up?2026-06-26T18:30:20+00:00

TimeTrakGO supports up to four configurable labor allocation levels. You name each level yourself. Whether you call them Department, Project, Task, and Client or something entirely different, the system uses your terminology. There is no limit on the number of entries within each level.

What is labor allocation software?2026-06-26T18:29:54+00:00

Labor allocation software ties employee time punches to specific jobs, departments, projects, or cost centers rather than recording only total hours worked. Instead of knowing an employee worked 8 hours, you know they spent 3 hours on Project A, 2 hours in Department B, and 3 hours on a specific task. This gives managers accurate labor distribution data for reporting, budgeting, and payroll without manual timecard editing.

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Stop wasting time on spreadsheets and manual calculations. TimeTrakGO makes employee time tracking simple, accurate, and fast. Request a free demo today and see how easy payroll can be.

From clock-in to payroll export, TimeTrakGO handles the details so you don’t have to. GPS tracking, automated overtime calculations, and seamless payroll integrations give you everything you need to manage your workforce with confidence.

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