Homebase Employee Scheduling
By Homebase
Last reviewed: December 2025
Cloud-based employee scheduling and time tracking platform with mobile apps, GPS clock-in, and team communication features designed for hourly workers.
Homebase is a cloud-based workforce management platform designed for hourly workers. The platform combines employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and basic HR functions in one integrated system.
The mobile app allows employees to view schedules, request time off, swap shifts, and clock in/out from their smartphones. GPS verification confirms workers are at the farm location when clocking in. Managers receive alerts for late arrivals, overtime approaching, and schedule conflicts.
Homebase integrates with popular payroll providers to simplify timesheet export. The free tier provides basic functionality for small teams, with paid tiers adding advanced features for larger operations.
Key Features
- Schedule Builder: Drag-and-drop schedule creation with templates
- Mobile Time Clock: Smartphone clock-in/out with GPS verification
- Team Messaging: In-app communication with individuals or groups
- Time Off Management: PTO requests and approval workflow
- Payroll Integration: Export timesheets to payroll providers
Advanced Features
- Labor Cost Tracking: Real-time labor cost calculation during scheduling
- Overtime Alerts: Notifications when overtime thresholds approach
- Shift Trading: Employee-initiated shift swaps with approval
- Hiring Tools: Job posting and applicant tracking
Ideal For
Farm Types: Dairy farms, Any farm with multiple employees, Small businesses
Competitive Advantages
What sets Homebase Employee Scheduling apart from alternatives:
- Free tier available for basic functionality
- Simple mobile app for tech-challenged employees
- GPS verification prevents buddy punching
- Spanish language support for bilingual workforces
- Payroll integrations reduce manual data entry
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Homebase Employee Scheduling:
Free tier available; paid tiers for additional features
Pricing Model: subscription
Pricing per location. Free tier limited to 20 employees.
Pros & Considerations
- Easy employee scheduling
- Mobile-friendly interface
- Time tracking included
- Free tier available
- Growing feature set
- Not agriculture-specific
- Advanced features cost more
- Internet required
- May not meet all farm needs
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Homebase Employee Scheduling on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Same-day setup for basic functionality
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Homebase Employee Scheduling:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Homebase Employee Scheduling:
- How many employees will use the system?
- Do employees have smartphones for mobile clock-in?
- What payroll system do you currently use?
- Do you need time off tracking and approval?
- Is Spanish language support important?