TCP Software

TCP Software is a workforce management solution built for employers to manage different aspects of employee administration. It allows frontline managers to monitor labor costs, review timecard issues, and manage employee work hours before payroll processing. TCP offers several products for different workforce management needs, including TimeClock Plus for time and attendance management, Humanity Schedule for employee scheduling, and Aladtec for 24/7 rotational scheduling.

The platform also offers built-in compliance rules for managing meal and rest breaks, overtime limits, employee working hours, and scheduling restrictions in line with labor laws and company policies.

What Is TCP Software Best For?

TCP Software stands out for its automated workforce scheduling and labor optimization capabilities, particularly through its ‘Humanity Schedule’ product. Managers can create schedules based on employee availability, skills, certifications, labor rules, and staffing demand. Its AI-powered forecasting helps estimate staffing needs, while automated shift assignments and backfilling features help fill coverage gaps. The platform compares scheduled hours with actual hours worked. This capability enables managers to identify potential overtime and overstaffing, keeping labor costs under control.

How Much Does TCP Software Cost?

TCP Software price varies by employee count, product mix, and configuration.

User reviews show mixed sentiment toward its pricing across different TCP products. Some consider Aladtec affordable and TimeClock Plus reasonably priced compared to competitors. However, others find Humanity Schedule to be expensive.

Disclaimer: The Pricing is subject to change.

TCP Software Integrations

TCP connects to the payroll, HR, and ERP software organizations already run, with 50+ prebuilt connections plus open API access. Common connections include:

• ADP
• Workday
• Paylocity HR & Payroll
• Paycom
• Paychex Flex
• Sage
• QuickBooks

How Does TCP Software Work?

Follow the steps outlined below to get started with the software:

• Log in to your TCP account to access the dashboard and view employee timesheets, schedules, pending approvals, and timekeeping exceptions
• Set up employee profiles with job roles, pay rates, and access permissions
• Set availability rules and generate schedules from demand, or assign shifts manually
• Allow employees to view schedules, request time off, swap shifts, and pick up available shifts through self-service options
• Apply overtime, meal break, rest break, and job code rules to recorded work hours for accurate labor tracking
• Connect HR and payroll systems to exchange employee information and approved time records
• Generate workforce reports to review attendance, labor costs, payroll data, and compliance-related information

Who Is TCP Software For?

The platform is designed to support organizations across a range of industries, including:

• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Government
• K-12 education
• Retail

TCP Software Use Cases

Based on our analysis of TCP Software features and user feedback, we have identified the following key scenarios where it is a good fit:

Hospitality Teams Forecasting Staffing Needs Around Customer Demand

Humanity Schedule helps hospitality managers align workforce requirements with changing customer demand. Using historical demand data and selected staffing metrics, it forecasts labor needs and builds schedules around anticipated activity. Managers can review coverage by hour and position to identify potential gaps or excess staffing. This workflow makes it easier to maintain appropriate staffing levels during busy and quieter periods while keeping labor costs under control.

Frontline Teams Managing Open Shifts And Employee Replacements

Unexpected absences and last-minute schedule changes can leave frontline teams short-staffed and create additional work for managers. Humanity Schedule's AI-powered Backfill helps address these gaps by identifying suitable replacements and sending shift offers to eligible employees. Employees can accept or decline offers based on their availability. Furthermore, self-service scheduling lets them release and pick up shifts independently. This way, managers get more flexibility in maintaining coverage without having to coordinate every shift change manually.

Staffing Agencies Coordinating Worker Placements And Client Billing

TCP Software gives staffing agencies better oversight of worker hours across client assignments, making it easier to keep placements, payroll, and billing aligned. Its time-tracking capabilities associate employee hours with relevant clients, assignments, and job codes. Additionally, geofenced mobile punches help record time at job locations. The system also supports client-specific pay and bill rates. Together, these capabilities help agencies monitor billable labor, reduce discrepancies in time records, and manage payroll and client invoicing more accurately.

Project Managers Tracking Labor Costs Across Jobs And Departments

Project managers need a clear picture of how employee time and labor expenses are distributed to keep projects within budget. TimeClock Plus supports this through multi-level job costing, allowing organizations to track labor across projects, departments, and other business activities. Managers can also allocate recorded hours to relevant budgets or grants for more detailed cost monitoring. Users also highlighted its reporting tools for monitoring labor costs across locations and comparing staffing needs with available budgets.

Is TCP Software Right For You?

TCP Software is worth considering for organization that runs shift work across multiple locations and apply different pay rules to different employee groups. It fits best for organizations with more than 200 employees, where basic software no longer meets their scheduling and payroll needs, but a full HCM replacement isn't necessary.

The platform outlines SOC 3 reports for its products, including TimeClock Plus, Humanity Schedule, Humanity Time, Aladtec, and ScheduleAnywhere. It also provides SOC 2 Type II reports to customers and business partners upon request under a mutual nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Additionally, TimeClock Plus, Humanity, and Aladtec have TX-RAMP Level 2 certifications valid through 2027.

It is trusted by organizations, including Vertiv, Texas Tech University, Edina Public Schools, and LAZ Parking, reflecting its use across diverse industries.

An important industry development is the growing focus on employee scheduling flexibility. In January 2026, HR Dive reported that frontline workers consider flexible schedules and time-off access important workplace priorities. TCP Software's scheduling, shift management, and time-off management capabilities align with this trend by helping organizations manage schedules around employee needs.

Still not sure if TCP Software is right for you? Contact us at (661) 384-7070 and we will help you make the right choice.