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Geofenced Attendance for Distributed Job Sites
Use an administrator-defined location boundary at punch time, with other verification steps selected for each Hirebase implementation.
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Hirebase supports administrator-drawn site boundaries configurable down to 10 metres, punch-time location checks, and attendance review. The organization defines its process and Hirebase is configured for that implementation; the practical fit is strongest when teams need a connected workflow across hourly or distributed operations.
Set a boundary for the work location
An administrator draws a circular perimeter around a job address and sets its radius, configurable down to 10 metres according to the current product page. Configure each location against the actual work entrance and operational boundary, then explain that definition to workers and supervisors before the first shift.
Verify at the punch event
At punch time, the mobile app compares the worker's location with the configured boundary. The check is event-based, not continuous background route tracking. In the scenario, an arriving employee attempts to punch; the app uses the current location result to decide whether that event can proceed.
Handle edge cases deliberately
GPS conditions and site layout can affect a location check. Define who reviews a disputed or inaccurate result and how the original punch evidence is retained. A sensible exception path lets a supervisor investigate without silently converting an out-of-bound attempt into an ordinary verified punch.
Connect location records to time review
Review location evidence alongside the attendance record and time approval. Geofence presence is a location signal, not a substitute for identity checks or supervisor judgment. Test at the site edge, inside the perimeter, and under weak GPS conditions so the organization can set realistic instructions and escalation steps.
Configure a circular boundary for each job
An administrator places a circular geofence around the job address and chooses its radius; the published product material says it can be configured down to 10 metres. Site testing matters because building layout, device conditions, and the actual entrance affect whether a boundary is workable.
Keep the location check tied to the punch
The documented workflow checks live distance from the boundary center when the worker punches. That event-level check supports an attendance record and does not describe continuous background route tracking. Define how supervisors handle a legitimate offsite punch or unavailable location permission.
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What does this workflow cover for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
The Geofenced Attendance for Distributed Job Sites workflow in Hirebase connects administrator-drawn site boundaries configurable down to 10 metres, punch-time location checks, and attendance review in a shared operational record. The exact steps depend on the client implementation.
Link to this answerWho typically owns this process for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Operations leaders usually define the process, with supervisors, HR/payroll, and IT contributing where their work or controls are affected.
Link to this answerWhat information should be ready before rollout for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Map the current roles, records, exception paths, approval owners, and downstream systems first. This gives the implementation team a concrete process to configure and validate.
Link to this answerHow does the workflow start for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
The process starts with the operational event—such as a worker being assigned, a shift being completed, or a record needing review—and uses administrator-drawn site boundaries configurable down to 10 metres, punch-time location checks, and attendance review as its context.
Link to this answerWhat happens when an exception occurs for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
The team should define an owner and a review path for exceptions. Hirebase records operational activity and configurable approvals; it does not remove the need for a responsible reviewer.
Link to this answerCan managers review and correct records for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Yes. The relevant manager review and correction steps can be configured for the client's workflow. Preserve the original event and make the adjustment reason clear to reviewers.
Link to this answerHow does this connect with scheduling for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Scheduling can use administrator-drawn site boundaries configurable down to 10 metres, punch-time location checks, and attendance review where the configured workflow requires it, helping operations connect planned work with what happened in the field.
Link to this answerHow does this connect with attendance for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Attendance records provide the actual event details that can be reconciled with administrator-drawn site boundaries configurable down to 10 metres, punch-time location checks, and attendance review; each deployment determines which verification steps apply.
Link to this answerHow does this connect with payroll for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Hirebase calculates wages from attendance and approved time data, then hands the result to the payroll provider the organization uses. Payroll disbursement remains with that provider.
Link to this answerCan requirements differ by client or site for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Yes. Hirebase is configured around client workflows, so roles, thresholds, and steps can vary where the implementation defines those differences.
Link to this answerDoes Hirebase replace our existing payroll processor for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
No. Hirebase calculates pay; the existing payroll provider remains responsible for processing and disbursing it. Statutory filing is not performed by Hirebase.
Link to this answerCan teams exchange data with other systems for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Hirebase supports REST APIs, webhooks, and CSV/XLSX exchange. Named enterprise ERP integrations may require client-specific engineering; confirm the exact system and data contract during scoping.
Link to this answerWhat should operations measure for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Choose measures tied to the purpose: completeness, turnaround time, exceptions, approval aging, and whether the downstream handoff reconciles. Set definitions with the process owner.
Link to this answerHow can supervisors use the records for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Supervisors can use the operational record to see status, spot open exceptions, and route work to the next owner. Access should follow the client's role design.
Link to this answerWhat should workers be told for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
Explain which information is collected, when it is collected, who reviews it, and how workers can raise a correction or question. Follow the organization's policies and applicable law.
Link to this answerCan the process support multiple locations for geofenced attendance for distributed job sites?
The platform supports distributed operations. Site structures, permissions, and local process differences should be agreed as part of the deployment design.
Link to this answerWho sets the geofence around a worksite?
An administrator draws a circular boundary around the job address and selects the radius for that location.
Link to this answerHow small can a Hirebase geofence be configured?
The product page states that a site geofence can be configured down to 10 metres. Actual setup depends on the site and implementation.
Link to this answerWhen does the app check a worker's location?
The app checks live distance from the configured center at punch time; it is not described as continuous background tracking.
Link to this answerWhat happens when a punch is outside the boundary?
The location check can block proceeding when the worker is outside the configured radius. Define how exceptions are reviewed in the deployment.
Link to this answerDoes geofencing alone prove who punched in?
No. Location indicates proximity to the configured site. A client may configure additional photo, face-liveness, or safety steps.
Link to this answerCan each site have its own radius?
The administrator configures the boundary for a job location, allowing location-specific setup within the client's workflow.
Link to this answerWhat if GPS is inaccurate at a site?
Test the site's actual conditions during implementation and define a supervisor review route for location exceptions or unreliable readings.
Link to this answerDoes Hirebase track worker routes continuously?
The described attendance check uses location at clock-in and clock-out. Do not treat it as continuous GPS tracking.
Link to this answerIs the site boundary circular or a free-form polygon?
The described geofence is a circular boundary centered on the job address, with an administrator-selected radius.
Link to this answerDoes the worker see distance from the boundary center?
The app displays live distance from the center against the allowed radius before the worker proceeds with a punch.
Link to this answerIs a 10-metre radius required at every site?
No. Ten metres is the lowest configurable radius described; administrators choose the appropriate radius for each site's conditions.
Link to this answerDoes Hirebase store GPS continuously during a shift?
The attendance workflow captures location at clock-in and clock-out for the boundary check; it is not described as continuous background location tracking.
Link to this answerCan an offsite punch proceed?
A punch outside the configured geofence can be blocked. The client defines what escalation or correction path applies to a legitimate exception.
Link to this answerShould GPS-only controls be used to prevent buddy punching?
Location verifies proximity, not identity. A client may configure live photo or face-liveness controls in addition to geofencing.
Link to this answerWhat happens if a location permission is disabled?
The deployment should provide a clear worker instruction and supervisor escalation path for a device that cannot complete the location check.
Link to this answerCan a manager inspect the evidence for a punch?
Attendance records can retain the location result and related configured evidence for manager review; confirm exact fields and access roles during implementation.
Link to this answerIs the geofence drawn as a circle or a site outline?
The documented setup is a circular boundary centered on a job address, with an administrator-selected radius.
Link to this answerCan an administrator choose the same radius for every location?
Each job location has an administrator-defined boundary. Whether to use a common radius or tune it by site is an implementation decision.
Link to this answerWhat does the worker see before punching?
The app shows live distance from the configured center against the allowed radius before the worker proceeds.
Link to this answerDoes a 10-metre setting guarantee a precise GPS result?
No. Ten metres is the stated minimum configurable radius, not a guarantee of device accuracy. Test signal conditions at the actual worksite.
Link to this answerCan the product track a worker's route throughout a shift?
The described geofence applies at punch events. It does not establish continuous location tracking during the shift.
Link to this answerWhat should happen if the app reports the wrong site distance?
Use a supervisor review path for disputed or unreliable readings, record the reason, and test the site's entrances and device conditions before selecting its radius.
Link to this answerDoes passing the location check verify worker identity?
No. Geofencing establishes proximity to a configured location. Photo or face-liveness checks are separate controls that may be configured in the attendance flow.
Link to this answerWhat should a site pilot measure?
Review successful punches, blocked attempts, location exceptions, and the time needed to resolve them across representative devices and site entrances.
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