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Efficiently Track Working Hours With Time Clocks for Employees

Make time tracking stress-free with time clock software built to improve accuracy, streamline processes, and reduce buddy punching.

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Paychex Time Clock Solutions

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Mobile App

How Employees Punch In: Clock in/out from a smartphone or Apple Watch
Best Suited For: Remote, mobile, or field‑based employees
Key Benefits: Punch from anywhere with geolocation controls and full self‑service access

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Time Kiosk App

How Employees Punch In: Clock in/out on a shared tablet using PIN or facial verification
Best Suited For: Shared worksites or locations without reliable power or internet
Key Benefits: Flexible, lower‑cost option with offline punching and identity verification

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Proximity Time Clock

How Employees Punch In: Tap or wave a proximity or HID badge; PIN optional
Best Suited For: Onsite teams wanting fast, familiar badge punching or HID badge integration
Key Benefits: Quick, easy clock‑ins using existing badges with automated time capture

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Iris Time Clock

How Employees Punch In: Touch‑free iris or facial recognition; PIN optional
Best Suited For: Onsite hourly teams where accuracy, hygiene, and security matter
Key Benefits: Eliminates buddy punching with touchless biometrics that work even with PPE

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How Paychex Time Clocks Boost Accuracy and Efficiency

Employee Self-Service From Any Device

Employees can now do everything from clocking in and viewing schedules to requesting time off and syncing calendars, freeing up admin work that previously fell on the manager.

Prevent “Buddy Punching”

Biometric options like facial recognition help prevent buddy punching, reduce payroll errors from manual entry, and support accurate pay for actual hours worked.

Compliance With Wage and Hour Regulations

Employee time clock software helps you meet wage and hour requirements by securely tracking and storing employee records for easy access.

Flexible Punch Options Wherever Employees Are Located

Employees can clock in and out from anywhere using biometrics (iris, facial verification, finger scan*), proximity badges, PINs, desktops, or mobile devices

Manual Time Tracking Eliminated

Automatically capture employee hours and sync them to payroll with no spreadsheets, no manual entry, no cleanup. Spend less time fixing timecards and more time running your business.

Level Up Your Timekeeping With Our Customizable Solutions

Make HR Even Simpler With Time Tracking Solutions

Choose the time clock solution that best fits your needs and add it on to any payroll or HR package.

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Easily Manage Your Work Life With the Paychex Flex® App

Empower your team to effortlessly manage their tasks from anywhere with the user-friendly Paychex Flex® app, available on iOS and Android with multiple language options.

  • Easy punch-in, job transfers, and timecard viewing
  • Request PTO or pay adjustments
  • View work schedules and monitor time-off balances
Paychex Flex app time and attendance

"We've expanded now to 275 employees. So, time and attendance are a huge thing for us. Paychex gives us time back. They take care of us, and that's the same way we try to take care of our employees."

Jodi Arritola, HR Manager | Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas, Inc.

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Paychex Time Clock FAQs

  • What Is Time Clock Software?

    What Is Time Clock Software?

    Time clock software lets employees clock in and out using computers or mobile devices, depending on the time clock software type. Some time clock services can even integrate with the company’s payroll system, streamlining attendance tracking, payroll integration, and tasks like time-off requests.

  • Why Are Time Clocks Important in the Workplace?

    Why Are Time Clocks Important in the Workplace?

    Time clocks support accurate tracking of employee hours, helping businesses make informed decisions and remain compliant with wage and hour regulations.

  • What Is a Biometric Time Clock?

    What Is a Biometric Time Clock?

    A biometric time clock is a physical device that uses unique physical traits, like fingerprints or facial images, for secure, accurate employee identification at clock-in and clock-out.

  • How Can I Use Employee Time Clocks for Small Businesses?

    How Can I Use Employee Time Clocks for Small Businesses?

    Time clocks offer small businesses a way to increase secure and accurate time tracking through features that require only the intended employee to clock in or out.

  • Are There Benefits to Integrating Payroll and HR Systems With Time Clocks?

    Are There Benefits to Integrating Payroll and HR Systems With Time Clocks?

    Integrating time clocks with payroll and HR saves money, boosts efficiency, and supports accurate, consistent employee records without double entry.

  • How Do I Monitor Employee Time Clocks?

    How Do I Monitor Employee Time Clocks?

    With Time and Attendance solutions, you can track hours worked, manage schedules, and support compliance easily from any location.

  • Is There an Employee Time Clock App?

    Is There an Employee Time Clock App?

    Yes, the Paychex Flex mobile app lets employees clock in and out, request time off, view schedules, and manage job assignments from anywhere.

  • What Is the Best Time Clock System?

    What Is the Best Time Clock System?

    The best time clock system depends on your unique business needs, employee locations, and required features; there’s a flexible solution available for every type of business.

  • Does Paychex Time Clock Software Support Scheduling Employees?

    Does Paychex Time Clock Software Support Scheduling Employees?

    Yes. Paychex time clock software includes scheduling tools that let managers create shifts, manage schedules and staffing needs, and handle time-off requests, all within the same platform used for time tracking and payroll.

  • Can Employees Independently Make Changes to Their Time Clocks?

    Can Employees Independently Make Changes to Their Time Clocks?

    Employees have self-service access to view their timecards, request corrections, and submit time-off requests through Paychex Flex®. Manager approval workflows help ensure accuracy and maintain proper oversight before updates are reflected in payroll.

  • How do Time Clock Systems Ensure Compliance With Labor Laws?

    How do Time Clock Systems Ensure Compliance With Labor Laws?

    Paychex time clock software helps support compliance with wage and hour regulations by accurately tracking and storing employee time records, flagging missed punches, and applying configurable break and meal rules. For employers subject to California regulations, supported configurations can help track meal and rest period compliance.

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