Unlock Workforce Accuracy with Next-Gen Time Attendance Software
On the clock-TA / Time Master is an advanced time attendance system from Endeavour Solution Nigeria Limited that eliminates the complexities of traditional tracking, giving businesses of all sizes a seamless, efficient solution that enhances productivity while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Biometric & RFID
- Shift & overtime
- Payroll integrated
- 100+ reports
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- Time attendance software for any industry
- Fingerprint, hand, face and card devices
- Shifts, overtime and leave in one system
- Integrated with Pay Master & HR Master
- 01What is time attendance software, and what is Time Master?
- 02What are the benefits of using time attendance software?
- 03Why choose Time Master as your time attendance software?
- 04Who can use our time attendance software?
- 05What are the core features of Time Master time attendance software?
- 06What can each module of our time attendance software do?
- 07Which biometric devices work with our time attendance software?
- 08How does our time attendance software connect with payroll, HR and devices?
- 09How does time attendance software process attendance and shifts?
- 10What does an attendance register from time attendance software show?
- 11What is the difference between time attendance software and payroll software?
- 12Which industries can use time attendance software?
- 13How do you choose the right time attendance software for your company?
- 14How is time attendance software implemented, step by step?
- 15What else do people ask about time attendance software?
What is time attendance software, and what is Time Master?
Short answer: Time attendance software records and manages when employees work. Time Master (On the clock-TA) is our time attendance software for shifts, overtime, leave and payroll-ready records.
Streamline your workforce management with Endeavour Solution Nigeria Limited. Our advanced Time Attendance System eliminates the complexities of traditional tracking, providing a seamless, efficient solution for businesses of all sizes. Designed to adapt across diverse industries, our system enhances productivity while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Backed by the expertise of 150+ professionals across five African countries, Endeavour Africa Group guarantees reliable implementation and exceptional service. Optimize your business operations today with a smarter, more effective workforce management solution.
What are the benefits of using time attendance software?
Short answer: Time attendance software saves time, improves accuracy, stops time theft and controls overtime cost, replacing manual registers with automatic, payroll-ready records.
Save Time
Single-click processing of raw attendance data replaces hours of manual work.
Improve Accuracy
Worked, overtime, bonus and lost hours are calculated automatically.
Stop Time Theft
Tamper-proof biometrics end buddy punching and unauthorised access.
Cut Labour Cost
Overtime control and job costing show where working hours go.
Why choose Time Master as your time attendance software?
Short answer: Reliable hardware, proven industry experience, constant upgrades and easy expansion make Time Master a safe long-term choice.
Packed with exhaustive features and industry-standard modules, Time Master is a comprehensive Time & Attendance system that adapts to any industry vertical while upholding your organisation's integrity.
See Time Master in actionHighly Reliable Hardware
All our hardware is carefully selected to meet our specifications, and we are the authorized distributor of HandPunch and fingerprint reader systems for East, Central and West Africa.
Industry Vertical Experience
Completely parameterized and proven across industries such as manufacturing, distribution, hospitals, retail, hotels, services and offices.
Constantly Upgrading Product
Time Master is constantly developed and upgraded, so new versions and features keep pace with arising requirements.
Reliable Technology
Designed with VB.net and works with both SQL and Microsoft Access databases, running on all Windows operating systems.
Easy to Expand
Multiple functions in a single package, with payroll and Human Resource modules available for quick future expansion.
Who can use our time attendance software?
Short answer: HR, payroll, supervisors and owners in businesses of all sizes and industries.
User profile management keeps each person's access at the right level of security.
HR Managers
Control attendance, leave and shifts for every employee from one system.
Payroll Teams
Receive accurate worked hours and overtime straight into payroll.
Supervisors
Approve overtime, review absentees and manage team shifts with role-based access.
Business Owners
See labour hours, costs and attendance trends across branches and companies.
What are the core features of Time Master time attendance software?
Short answer: Nine essential capabilities that cover attendance, shifts, overtime, leave, devices, costing, audit and reporting.
Attendance Processing
Automate daily attendance capture from biometric or card devices and process raw data with a single click.
01Shift Management
Efficiently manage fixed, rotating and flexible shifts, with auto-shift management and rotation.
02Overtime Management
Automatically calculate overtime from pre-defined rules, with OT1 and OT2 and role-based approvals.
03Leave Management
Handle paid and unpaid, half-day, earned, casual and sick leave, with encashment passed to payroll.
04Communication Module
Fully integrated with multiple devices, auto-extracting data at scheduled intervals across locations.
05Job Costing
Track time spent on different projects or departments to analyse cost efficiency.
06Canteen Integration
Monitor employee attendance and access in the canteen for seamless subsidy or billing.
07Audit Trail
Maintain a comprehensive log of all system activities and modifications for compliance and accountability.
08Reports
Over 100 pre-configured reports provide powerful insight into all time and attendance queries.
09What can each module of our time attendance software do?
Select a module below to see its complete list of capabilities.
Configuration
Set the system up around your own organisation and policies.
- Comprehensive employee master
- Multiple record grouping levels for accurate analysis
- Detailed parameters to customize the application for a specific environment
- Customizable processing periods
- Holiday setup as per organisation policy
- Extensive card management
Attendance Processing
Turn raw clocking data into clean attendance records.
- Single-click processing of the raw attendance data
- Allows processing in bulk or for individual employees within a flexible date range
- Option to manually change timings by authorized users directly in the attendance register
- Absent tracking with remarks and permission hold
- Automatically calculates and summarizes worked hours, OT hours, bonus hours and lost hours
- Accelerates payroll processing directly from the recording machine
- Automatic attendance management with tamper-proof, simple and cost-effective data collection
Shift Management
A comprehensive Shift Master for every kind of shift.
- Cater for all kinds of shifts including overnight
- Supports multiple breaks in a shift, in/out relaxation timings and grace period
- Fully functional, easy-to-use module for assigning shifts to employees with flexibility
- Multiple shifts can be assigned on different days, weeks or months as required
- Auto-shift management, where the system decides shifts from the clocking pattern
- Shifts can also be changed manually after data processing or planned automatically
Overtime
Control overtime cost with rules and approvals.
- Automated overtime capture and processing
- Restriction based on overtime
- Employee-wise overtime configuration
- Role-based access to overtime approvals
- Special OT1 and OT2
- Overtime authorization flow
Leave
Flexible leave rules, connected to payroll.
- Create paid or unpaid leaves
- Monthly leave accumulation based on yearly quota
- Set leaves to carry forward
- Leave types include weekly offs, holidays and more
- Half-day leaves
- Leave encashment passed to Pay Master payroll automatically
- Easy-to-use leave application and printing of the application form
Communication
Connect and synchronize devices across locations.
- Fully integrated with multiple devices
- Multiple technologies can work on the system effectively, giving the user flexibility
- Auto extract information from devices at scheduled intervals
- Synchronize with various hardware across multiple locations
- Auto integration of downloaded data into the process
Special Features
Extras that go beyond basic clocking.
- Canteen management integration
- Job costing and audit trail
- Auto emailing of reports and an automatic report scheduler and mailer
- Gate pass and out-station official visit tracking
- Warning and termination letters
- Report layout tool so clients can design their own reports
- Integration to various ERPs (e.g. SAP, Sage, Ebiz, PeopleSoft) and third-party payroll
Reports
Over 100 reports answer every time and attendance query.
- Report layout manager built into the system
- In/out detail report
- Absenteeism / present report
- Clocking time analysis report
- Overtime report and authorized overtime report
- Late arrival and early departure reports
- Total analysis report
- Shift-wise employee strength report
- Manual modifications report
- Leave transactions, due leaves and leave summary reports
Which biometric devices work with our time attendance software?
Short answer: Fingerprint scanners, hand geometry, face recognition and RFID card terminals, plus mobile, GPS and retina recognition options, so you can pick the device that fits each site.
Fingerprint (EBIO)
Composite algorithm with high-speed identification, embedded Linux, built-in access controller and 24-hour operation.
✓ 64 time zonesFingerprint (Suprema)
IP-based fingerprint and access control device with an award-winning algorithm and built-in RF card reader.
✓ 1:2000 in 1 secondHand Geometry
HandPunch 3D hand biometrics: accurate, long-life, antimicrobial protection and tamper-proof against buddy punching.
✓ 3D hand biometricsRFID Card System
Easy-to-use contactless system with a touch keypad, LCD display and memory for 15,000 cardholders.
✓ 100,000 eventsFace Recognition (FA2)
Multi-biometric face and fingerprint terminal with infrared optics that works even in dark environments.
✓ 4.3" touch screenMobile / Hand-held
Hand-held and mobile recognition devices for staff who work away from a fixed terminal.
✓ Flexible captureGPS-based Recognition
Location-aware attendance for field teams and out-station official visits.
✓ Field attendanceRetina Scan
High-security eye-based recognition for sensitive sites and restricted areas.
✓ High securityTamper-proof by design. Say goodbye to buddy punching: biometric devices identify the person, so attendance records stay honest.
See Virdi DevicesHow does our time attendance software connect with payroll, HR and devices?
Short answer: Time Master pulls attendance from devices, processes it, and passes worked hours, overtime and leave to Pay Master, HR Master and your ERP.
Time Master uses a client/server architecture designed with VB.net, works with SQL and Microsoft Access databases and runs on all Windows operating systems.
Biometric & RFID Terminals
Fingerprint, hand geometry, face recognition and card devices at every entrance.
Mobile & GPS Capture
Hand-held, mobile and GPS-based recognition for field and remote staff.
MASTER
Time Master Core
One system for attendance, shifts, overtime and leave.
Pay Master
Worked hours, overtime and leave encashment pass to payroll automatically.
HR Master
Leave and attendance stay aligned with employee records.
ERP & Third-Party
Integrates with SAP, Sage, Ebiz, PeopleSoft and third-party payroll.
Canteen & Access
Canteen management integration and gate pass tracking.
How does time attendance software process attendance and shifts?
Short answer: Punches are captured and extracted automatically, processed in one click, reviewed and sent to payroll, while shifts follow a flexible define, assign and auto-detect flow.
Daily Attendance Flow
From punch to payroll, in six steps.
- 1
Capture Punches
Employees clock in and out on fingerprint, hand geometry, face or card terminals.
- 2
Auto-Extract Data
The communication module pulls data from devices at scheduled intervals across locations.
- 3
Process in One Click
Raw attendance is processed in bulk or per employee within a flexible date range.
- 4
Review & Correct
Authorized users can adjust timings and add absent remarks in the attendance register.
- 5
Apply Overtime & Leave
Overtime rules and approvals, plus leave and holidays, are applied automatically.
- 6
Send to Payroll
Worked hours, OT and leave encashment pass to Pay Master and the reports.
Shift Management Flow
From shift design to shift reports, in six steps.
- 1
Define Shifts
Create fixed, rotating, flexible and overnight shifts, with breaks and grace periods.
- 2
Assign to Employees
Assign shifts for days, weeks or months, individually or by group.
- 3
Set Relaxation Rules
Configure in/out relaxation timings and grace period.
- 4
Auto-Detect Shifts
Auto-shift management picks the right shift from the clocking pattern.
- 5
Adjust Manually
Change shifts after processing when plans change.
- 6
Report on Strength
See shift-wise employee strength and attendance analysis.
See it live. Ask for a demo and we will process a sample attendance period using your own shifts and rules.
Request a DemoWhat does an attendance register from time attendance software show?
Short answer: Every employee's in and out times, worked, overtime and lost hours, late and absent flags, with changes tracked, ready for payroll and reports.
- In/out details for every employee and day
- Worked hours, overtime, bonus hours and lost hours
- Late arrival and early departure flags
- Absent tracking with remarks and permission hold
- Manual modifications recorded with an audit trail
- Over 100 pre-configured reports, plus your own custom layouts
The register above uses sample data for illustration only.
What is the difference between time attendance software and payroll software?
Short answer: Time attendance software records when people work, while payroll software calculates and pays what they earn. Connected, attendance becomes accurate pay.
Time Attendance Software
Records & manages working time
- Clocking and attendance capture
- Shift scheduling and rotation
- Overtime capture and approval
- Leave balances and holidays
- Absent and late tracking
- Time and attendance reports
Payroll Software
Calculates & pays salaries
- Salary calculation and payslips
- Statutory deductions and contributions
- Loans, savings and gratuity
- Paid leave encashment
- Bank and cash payments
- Payroll and statutory reports
Time Master + Pay Master = no re-typing. Attendance, overtime and leave encashment flow into payroll automatically, so salaries are accurate and on time.
See Both in a DemoWhich industries can use time attendance software?
Short answer: Any business with employees. Time Master is completely parameterized for industries such as manufacturing, distribution, hospitals, retail, hotels, services and offices.
Manufacturing
Manage large shift-based workforces with overtime control and job costing.
Distribution & Logistics
Track drivers, warehouse teams and multi-site staff reliably.
Hospitals & Clinics
Handle rotating and overnight shifts with leave and duty tracking.
Retail & Markets
Control attendance across many outlets and flexible shift patterns.
Hotels & Hospitality
Manage rosters, breaks and seasonal staff with accurate hours.
Offices & Services
Simple, accurate attendance and leave for corporate and service teams.
Banks & Finance
Secure, tamper-proof attendance with audit trail and access control.
Government & NGOs
Reliable records, gate pass and visit tracking with clear reporting.
Don't see your industry? Time Master is built for organizations of all sizes. Talk to our team about your needs.
How do you choose the right time attendance software for your company?
Short answer: Check six things: hardware reliability, industry fit, payroll integration, shift flexibility, security and audit, and upgrades and support.
Quick buyer's checklist
- Reliable, tamper-proof devices
- Proven in your industry
- Connects with payroll
- Handles your shift patterns
- Secure with audit trails
- Upgraded and supported locally
Hardware reliability
AskIs the hardware accurate, durable and well supported?
Time MasterCarefully selected hardware; authorized distributor of HandPunch and fingerprint systems for East, Central and West Africa.
Industry fit
AskHas it been proven in industries like yours?
Time MasterCompletely parameterized and used across manufacturing, distribution, hospitals, retail, hotels and offices.
Payroll integration
AskDoes attendance flow straight into payroll?
Time MasterDirect integration with Pay Master, plus ERPs and third-party payroll.
Shift flexibility
AskCan it handle overnight, rotating and auto-detected shifts?
Time MasterA comprehensive Shift Master with auto-shift management and flexible assignment.
Security & audit
AskAre there user roles, tamper-proof devices and audit trails?
Time MasterRole-based access, tamper-proof biometrics and a complete audit trail.
Upgrades & support
AskIs the product kept up to date, with local support?
Time MasterConstantly upgraded, with implementation and support from Endeavour.
How is time attendance software implemented, step by step?
Short answer: In six clear steps, from a site survey and device installation to enrolment, training, go-live and ongoing support.
Site Survey
We assess your sites, shifts, policies and device placement.
Clear planDevice Installation
Biometric and card terminals are installed and connected.
Hardware readySoftware Setup
Employees, shifts, leave and overtime rules are configured.
Tailored rulesEnrolment
Fingerprints, faces or cards are enrolled for every employee.
Staff registeredTraining
HR, supervisors and payroll teams learn the system hands-on.
Confident usersGo Live & Support
Launch with our team beside you, then ongoing support and upgrades.
Long-term successReady to take your workforce management to the next level?
Choose Time Master today. Contact us to learn more or schedule a demo and see time attendance software built around your shifts, devices and policies.
What else do people ask about time attendance software?
Quick answers to the most common questions. Can't find what you need? Our team is happy to help.
Ask Our TeamTime Master is a comprehensive employee time clock and time attendance software that simplifies time tracking, shift management, and payroll data. It helps businesses of all sizes manage workforce attendance efficiently, reduce administrative tasks, and ensure accurate time records.
It automates daily attendance capture from biometric or card-based devices, processes raw data with a single click, and calculates worked, overtime, bonus and lost hours so records are accurate for payroll and compliance.
Yes. The Shift Master supports fixed, rotating, flexible and overnight shifts, multiple breaks, grace periods, shift assignment across days, weeks or months, and auto-shift management from the clocking pattern.
Leave management covers paid and unpaid, half-day and carry-forward leave with encashment passed to Pay Master. Overtime is captured automatically using pre-defined rules, with OT1 and OT2 and role-based approvals.
Beyond time tracking, Time Master offers canteen management integration, job costing, audit trail, gate pass, out-station visit tracking, warning letters, an automatic report scheduler and a report layout tool.
With over 100 pre-configured reports, including in/out detail, absenteeism, clocking analysis, overtime, late arrival, early departure, shift strength and leave reports, plus custom layouts.
The best time attendance software is accurate, easy to use, tamper-proof and able to grow with you. Time Master suits businesses of all sizes and can later add payroll and HR modules.
Yes. It integrates with fingerprint, hand geometry, face recognition and RFID card devices, and can also work with mobile, GPS and retina-based recognition.
Yes. Attendance, overtime and leave encashment pass directly to Pay Master, and Time Master also integrates with ERPs such as SAP, Sage, Ebiz and PeopleSoft and with third-party payroll.
Yes. Time Master supports multi-branch and multi-company management with a client/server architecture and synchronization of hardware across locations.
Biometric devices such as fingerprint, hand geometry and face recognition identify the person, not a card, so one employee cannot clock in for another.
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