HR Software for UK Construction Companies

Construction HR has a set of specific challenges that generic HR software often handles poorly: a workforce that moves between sites, a mix of employed workers and contractors (with IR35 implications), CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) deductions that sit alongside PAYE, working time compliance for physically demanding roles, and safety-critical documentation that must be up to date.

For construction businesses with a directly employed workforce, the PAYE payroll requirements are standard — but the physical complexity of the workforce adds operational challenges. Workers clocking on at different sites, overtime that varies week by week, and a workforce where a significant proportion may be from overseas (with right to work requirements) all need careful management.

Mellow handles the PAYE payroll for directly employed construction workers, including variable pay based on timesheets. Right to work checks are logged with expiry tracking for non-UK nationals. Working time records are maintained per worker, with the 48-hour average calculation running automatically. IR35 management for subcontractors and contractors is available at the Enterprise tier. For construction businesses that have grown beyond the point where a bureau and a spreadsheet keep up, Mellow provides the operational infrastructure to manage the workforce compliantly.