PAYROLL FOR GROCERY STORES
Protect your margins with smarter payroll
Schedule to foot traffic, track hours worked, and run payroll in the one system.
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Schedule to foot traffic, track hours worked, and run payroll in the one system.
8,134 + reviews
Stop being short staffed
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With hourly staff applicant tracking and demand-based scheduling, you can fill clerk and associate roles faster and only schedule them when they're actually needed—no need to cut hours or service quality just to control costs.
Control rising labor costs
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Use forecasted foot traffic and labor targets to prevent avoidable overtime and hidden overstaffing. You can then reduce labor costs without sacrificing service levels, even with increasing minimum wage laws.
Run payroll straight from timesheets
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From the moment staff clock in, everything’s tracked in one system. Review timesheets, calculate pay, and send it out all from one place.
Always pay staff correctly
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Automatically calculate overtime rates, shift differentials, and paid + unpaid breaks on the timesheet. No need to manually check complex alternate rates. It stops you from incorrectly paying staff and speeds up payroll.
Protect your store from payroll mistakes and fines
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Accurately process wages and calculate federal and state taxes, even with fluctuating hours and pay rates.
Give staff visibility into their pay
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Let staff view hours, track pay, and manage time off. No more “When do I work?” or “How much did I get paid?” Staff can check everything from their phone.
Ensure safety work gets done
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Assign recurring checklists for stock rotation, equipment checks, and temperature logs, with photo proof required. That way, you know crucial food handling and storage are being dealt with, even if you're not present.
Retain hourly staff for longer
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Analyze attendance trends and collect shift feedback to quickly identify at-risk staff before they leave and address the issue immediately. Keep experienced staff and spend less time hiring new employees.
What's Included
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Scheduling
Scheduling
Labor Forecasting
Communications
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HR
Applicant Tracking
Onboarding
HRIS
Performance
Engagement
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Payroll
Full Service Payroll
Time & Attendance
Wage & Hour Automation
Wrap up payroll with less admin
No more late timesheets, last-minute approvals, or missed pay rates. Automate the entire workflow from clock-ins to paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best payroll software for grocery stores?
It will vary greatly on a grocery store’s operations and payroll processing needs. But generally, grocery stores should look for a payroll system that handles demand-based scheduling, time tracking, multiple pay rates, and tax calculations in one platform. Workforce.com is an all-in-one payroll solution built specifically for frontline teams, enabling businesses to track employee time, calculate wages, and manage payroll without needing to log into another system.
How often should grocery stores run payroll?
Many grocery stores do payroll runs on a weekly or biweekly basis, depending on the staff size, role, and prevailing pay frequency laws. Workforce.com supports multiple pay periods and lets you finalize wage computations faster.
What compliance issues do grocery stores face?
Grocery businesses often deal with varying minimum wage laws, shift differentials, union agreements, and overtime risks. This can be a time-consuming process, especially with an outdated system. Workforce.com automates these rules and keeps payroll reports and records audit-ready to reduce legal and compliance risks.
Can Workforce.com handle overtime and shift differentials?
Yes. Workforce.com automatically calculates overtime, night shift rates, holiday pay, and other premiums based on labor laws and custom pay rules. That way, you stay compliant and avoid manual errors even across multiple store locations.
How does Workforce.com help reduce labor costs?
By combining forecasting, scheduling, and payroll in one system, Workforce.com helps you prevent overstaffing, reduce overtime, and align labor spending with actual foot traffic. It also gives real-time visibility into wage costs before payroll is even run.
How does Workforce.com help with payroll taxes?
Workforce.com automates the calculation of federal, state, and local payroll taxes based on each employee’s hours, wages, and location. It helps ensure every deduction and rate is applied correctly, reducing manual data entry and the risk of errors. You get complete visibility into tax withholding breakdowns before approving payroll, so nothing gets missed.
Can employees access their schedules and pay stubs on mobile?
Yes. Grocery staff can check schedules, view pay stubs, request time off, and track their attendance via Workforce.com’s mobile app or on a browser on any device.
How much does Workforce.com cost for grocery stores?
It will depend on your requirements and software needs. Visit our pricing page to know more and request a quote.
Does Workforce.com have a mobile app?
Yes, Workforce.com offers a user-friendly mobile app that streamlines processes for both managers and staff. Managers can receive real-time alerts for clock-ins, late arrivals, no-shows, overtime, breaks, and time-off requests. Employee self-service features enable staff to clock in and out, view schedules and timesheets, access pay stubs, and update employee information all from their mobile devices. In addition, new employees can also use the app to upload new hire requirements and details, such as I-9 forms, W-4s, state-specific tax forms, direct deposit details, and emergency contact information.
Does Workforce.com integrate with POS systems?
Yes, Workforce.com integrates with major point-of-sales systems. It syncs employee hours, tips, and sales figures to ensure accurate payroll calculations and paychecks.