With a large team on different contract types, working diverse shift patterns, it meant that the HR and Finance teams were juggling complex pay structures using a paper-based process. Manual spreadsheets and outdated systems slowed everything down, leading to time-consuming payroll and administrative headaches.  This greatly increased the likelihood of accidental admin errors and also meant limited visibility for both staff and leadership on key HR and Finance metrics.

After evaluating several different vendors, Mardyke Arena chose OneAdvanced’s Time & Attendance to streamline their processes. The system’s intuitive platform made it easy for staff to access rosters and check holiday balances in seconds, while managers gained the tools they needed to oversee shifts and resolve anomalies. Features like tailored pay rates and seamless payroll exports immediately lightened the administrative load.

Switching to Time & Attendance made a real difference for Mardyke.  This including: 

• Seamlessly handling their complex pay structure
• Improved payroll processing time by 66% (from 3 days to 1)
• Automated holiday calculations, saving 48 hours per year
• Line managers better able to manage their teams with greater visibility
• Employees gained instant access to their schedules, leave requests and entitlement

Speaking about the changes Finance Manager Mairead Scott-Baird said, “The system has completely streamlined our processes, saving time and improving efficiency across the board. It wasn't that errors were happening. It was that there was so much work being done to make sure errors didn't happen, which now doesn't have to happen.

"The platform is so clean and intuitive - click here, click there. It doesn’t require much training, which really sets it apart."

"OneAdvanced Time & Attendance has created massive efficiencies and given line managers real ownership of their departments, helping them manage their teams better."

Looking ahead As Mardyke Arena continues to grow, the team is now exploring advanced reporting and the new mobile app to further enhance the way they work. Working with OneAdvanced, they have a platform ready to support their future growth; giving staff and managers the tools, time, and confidence to focus on what matters most.