Deputy
AI-powered scheduling and HR software built for businesses that run on hourly shifts.
Independent overview by new Mantra · updated July 14, 2026
- Category
- HR
- Pricing
- $5/user/mo (Lite), $6.50/user/mo (Core), $9/user/mo (Pro); add-ons: Payroll $8+$49 base/mo, HR $2, Messaging+ $1.95, Analytics+ $1.50/user/mo; min. $30/mo spend
- Implementation
- 1-2 weeks
- Adoption risk
- Low
- Integrates with
- Paycor
What Deputy does
Deputy is a workforce management platform designed around the day-to-day realities of hourly work. It handles employee scheduling, time tracking, HR administration, and payroll in one place, with AI used to help build and optimise schedules based on demand signals.
On a typical day, a manager might use Deputy to auto-generate a shift schedule, track who clocks in and out via a mobile app, and flag compliance issues like missed breaks or overtime thresholds — all without manual spreadsheet work. Staff can swap shifts, communicate, and view their schedules from their own phones.
The platform is aimed at businesses of any size, from a single location to a franchise or multi-site enterprise. It covers a wide range of industries and can connect with Paycor for payroll data.
Key capabilities
AI Demand-Based Scheduling
Deputy uses AI models to build schedules that match staffing levels to business demand, reducing the guesswork in shift planning.
Time and Attendance Tracking
Employees clock in and out through a mobile app or time clock, giving managers an accurate, real-time view of attendance.
Compliance Automation
The platform automates checks for break rules, overtime, Fair Workweek requirements, and custom pay rules to help reduce compliance risk.
HR and Onboarding Solutions
Deputy HR covers new hire onboarding and document management, keeping employee records in the same system as scheduling.
Shift Swapping and Team Communication
Staff can request shift swaps and message colleagues directly in the app, reducing the back-and-forth that typically falls on managers.
Payroll Integration
A payroll add-on is available, and the platform integrates with Paycor, connecting scheduling and time data to pay runs.
Best for
- Businesses with hourly or shift-based workforces where scheduling is a recurring, time-consuming task
- Employers who need to track compliance with break rules, overtime laws, or Fair Workweek regulations
- Multi-location or franchise operations that need consistent scheduling processes across sites
- Small to mid-sized teams looking for a low-risk, fast-to-implement HR and scheduling system (estimated 1–2 weeks)
- Operations already using Paycor for payroll who want tighter integration with scheduling data
Worth knowing
- Pricing is per user per month, starting at $5 (Lite) with a $30/month minimum — costs grow as headcount increases, so model this against your roster size before committing
- Payroll functionality is an add-on with a base fee of $49/month plus $8 per user, which adds meaningfully to the total cost for smaller teams
- HR features ($2/user/mo), enhanced messaging ($1.95/user/mo), and analytics ($1.50/user/mo) are also separate add-ons — the headline price does not include them
- The platform is built around hourly and shift work; businesses with primarily salaried, project-based, or knowledge-worker teams may find it a poor fit
- Native payroll integration is currently listed only for Paycor — if you use a different payroll provider, verify compatibility before selecting this solution
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