Staff Management

The Best Staff Management Software

PosNova is an all-in-one staff management software that combines scheduling, time tracking, roles & permissions, payroll, commission, and performance tracking into a single platform.

Everything Your Staff Needs

Staff Scheduling

Create and manage employee schedules with drag-and-drop. Handle shift swaps, time-off requests, and availability tracking.

Time Tracking

Clock in and out from any device. Track hours worked, overtime, breaks, and calculate payroll automatically.

Roles & Permissions

Define roles with specific permissions. Control what each staff member can see and do across your business.

Payroll Management

Calculate wages, deductions, and taxes automatically. Generate payslips and export payroll data for accounting.

Commission Tracking

Set commission rates per employee or product. Track sales performance and calculate commissions automatically.

Performance Metrics

Monitor employee productivity, sales per hour, attendance, and customer ratings. Identify top performers and underperformers.

Mobile App

Employees check schedules, request time off, and clock in from their phones. Managers approve requests on-the-go.

Shift Reminders

Automatic shift reminders via push notification and email. Reduce no-shows and late arrivals with timely alerts.

Why Choose PosNova for Staff Management?

No plugins required — everything built-in
Free plan with core staff management features
Drag-and-drop schedule builder
Mobile time tracking for employees
Automated payroll calculations
Commission tracking per employee
Role-based access control
Works offline, syncs when online

PosNova vs Other Staff Management Software

FeaturePosNovaDeputyHomebaseWhen I Work
Scheduling✓ Free✓ Built-in✓ Built-in✓ Built-in
Time Tracking✓ Free✓ Built-in✓ Built-in✓ Built-in
Payroll✓ Built-inPaidPaidPaid
Commission✓ Free
Performance✓ Built-in✓ Built-in
Free Plan✓ Yes✗ No✓ Yes✗ No
Starting PriceFree / $29/mo$4.50/moFree / $24.95/mo$2.50/mo

Frequently Asked Questions About Staff Management

Get answers to common questions about staff management software.

What is staff management software?
Staff management software helps businesses manage employee scheduling, time tracking, payroll, and performance. PosNova staff management includes all these features in one platform with a free plan.
Is there a free staff management system?
Yes. PosNova offers a free staff management plan with core features including scheduling, time tracking, and basic role management. Upgrade to paid plans for payroll and commission tracking.
Does PosNova support employee scheduling?
Yes. PosNova includes a drag-and-drop schedule builder. Create shifts, handle swap requests, manage time-off, and track employee availability in real-time.
Can PosNova handle payroll?
Absolutely. PosNova calculates wages, deductions, and taxes automatically based on tracked hours. Generate payslips and export payroll data for your accounting system.
Does PosNova track employee commissions?
Yes. PosNova supports commission tracking per employee or product. Set commission rates, track sales performance, and calculate payouts automatically.
How does PosNova compare to Deputy?
PosNova offers a free plan and lower pricing ($29/mo vs $4.50/user/mo for Deputy). Both include scheduling and time tracking, but PosNova adds free commission tracking and built-in payroll.
Can employees clock in from their phones?
Yes. PosNova provides a mobile app where employees can clock in/out, view schedules, request time off, and receive shift reminders from anywhere.
Does PosNova support role-based access control?
Yes. PosNova lets you define roles with specific permissions. Control what each staff member can see and do across your business.

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