Shapes Attendance
Shapes — AI-native PeopleOS
Shapes is an AI-native PeopleOS that replaces traditional HRIS with a single, flexible platform for all people processes. It includes People Directory, Time Off, Attendance, Workflows, Performance & Growth, People Analytics, Surveys, and Docs & eSign, with AI-driven automation, insights, and best-practice guidance. SaaS-based, quick to implement, and built with robust access control aligned to GDPR and UK data protection standards.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- SOC 2 Type II
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Global
Hosting
Robust access control and permissions are positioned as designed for GDPR/UK data protection standards. Developer surface via Shapes MCP uses OAuth for read access to people data.
Retention & deletion
Within 60 days after the contract ends, Shapes returns or deletes customer data at the customer's choice. Copies required by law or for legal claims may be retained longer.
Homepage and product copy emphasize alignment with GDPR and UK data protection standards.
Feature Scope
- Clock in/out from anywhere; automatic calculation of working hours for payroll
- Robust time-tracking rules: allow multiple clock-ins, prevent reporting future hours, quick-fix edits, set required hours per day
- Time tracking reports: worked vs. expected hours, deltas, easy export to payroll, share with stakeholders
- Custom payroll cycles to match pay periods
- Smart notifications for employees/managers to submit timesheets
- Part of Shapes’ AI-native PeopleOS: unified employee directory, time off, workflows, performance, surveys, docs & eSign, analytics
- Access control and permissions designed for GDPR and UK data protection standards
- Integrations ecosystem including payroll (ADP, PayFit, Xero, QuickBooks, BrightPay, Papaya Global, Deel, Moorepay, Sage, Staffology), identity/SSO providers (Okta, OneLogin, JumpCloud), calendars (Google, Outlook, Apple), collaboration (Slack), ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, Teamtailor, JazzHR, Ashby, Comeet), ERP/finance (Oracle NetSuite), and DocuSign; attendance data can be exported into payroll systems
- Developer surface: MCP API/documents for connecting AI assistants via OAuth (read-access to people data) for analytics and automations
Pricing hints: $8 per employee per month, billed annually; one price includes all features (no per‑module fees). Setup and onboarding included; a minimum subscription applies. Attendance is included in the all‑in plan. Source: shapes.co/pricing.
Security hints: Robust access control/permissions built for GDPR and UK data protection standards (homepage claim).
Compliance hints: Mentions GDPR and UK data protection standards.
Implementation hints: Quick to implement SaaS; most teams up and running in days, not weeks. Setup and onboarding included. Dedicated CSM and training included. Source: homepage and pricing pages.
Support hints: General statement that support is available when needed; Dedicated CSM and training included.
Integration hints: Native integrations listed include payroll/finance (ADP, PayFit, Xero, QuickBooks, BrightPay, Papaya Global, Deel, Moorepay, Sage, Staffology), identity/SSO (Okta, OneLogin, JumpCloud), ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, Teamtailor, JazzHR, Ashby, Comeet), calendars (Google, Outlook, Apple), collaboration (Slack), ERP (Oracle NetSuite), and DocuSign. Attendance exports easily to payroll. Developer option via Shapes MCP (OAuth) to connect AI assistants. Sources: shapes.co/integrations, shapes.co/attendance, mcp.shapes.co.
Features at a Glance
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Analytics
- Dashboards
Core HR
- Employee records
- Workflows
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
- Org chart
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Slack integration
Administration
- Custom fields
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
Onboarding
- Tasks & owners
Compliance
- GDPR
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Pricing Model
Per employee
One price includes all features (Attendance, Time Off, Performance, Surveys, Docs & eSign, Analytics, Integrations, Mobile, AI features). A minimum subscription applies.
Implementation
Quick SaaS implementation; attendance is part of the unified PeopleOS so configuration aligns with existing directory/time off.
Support
Email · Cat
SLA: Guaranteed maximum initial response time during support hours: Core – critical up to 8 hours, high up to 1 business day, medium up to 2 business days, low up to 3 business days. Plus – critical up to 2 hours, high up to 4 hours, medium up to 1 business day, low up to 2 business days. Support hours are Sunday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. GMT/BST. Shapes aims for at least 99.9% monthly availability, subject to exclusions.
Dedicated CSM and training included.
Integrations
Slack
CollaborationNotifications/workflows
Oracle NetSuite
ERP/FinanceERP/Finance
Deel
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR
JumpCloud
Identity/SSOSSO via IdP
Moorepay
PayrollUK payroll
ADP
PayrollPayroll export/integration
Google Calendar
CalendarCalendar integration
Comeet
ATSATS Integration
Ashby
ATSATS Integration
Lever
ATSATS Integration
DocuSign
E-signatureDocs & eSign within PeopleOS
Workable
ATSATS Integration
Xero
ERP/FinanceAccounting/finance; used alongside payroll exports
Outlook Calendar
CalendarCalendar integration
Papaya Global
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR
Shapes MCP (OAuth)
APIDeveloper surface to connect AI assistants; OAuth; read-access to people data
BrightPay
PayrollPayroll export/integration
Sage
PayrollPayroll/finance
Staffology
PayrollPayroll
QuickBooks
ERP/FinanceAccounting/finance; used alongside payroll exports
OneLogin
Identity/SSOSSO via IdP
Apple Calendar
CalendarCalendar integration
Greenhouse
ATSATS Integration
Teamtailor
ATSATS Integration
JazzHR
ATSATS Integration
PayFit
PayrollPayroll export/integration
Okta
Identity/SSOSSO via IdP
