Albam
Time attendance, shift scheduling, and payroll automation
About Albam
Albam is a cloud-based HR management platform specializing in time attendance, shift scheduling, and payroll automation. Developed by Korean startup Blue Night Corporation, it serves over 70,000 corporate users in 20+ countries with a US-patented proximity-based check-in system that prevents off-site clock fraud.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- US-patented proximity-based attendance prevents clock fraud
- Separate manager and staff apps streamline workflows
- Available in 7 languages for global teams
- ISO 27001 compliant with AES-256 encryption
- Strong presence in retail and manufacturing sectors
- Easy payroll export in Excel format
Cons
- Requires companion Albam beacon device for full proximity features
- Primarily focused on Asian and emerging markets
- Limited third-party integrations compared to larger HR platforms
- User interface may feel dated compared to modern HR tools
Key Features
Location-Based Attendance
US-patented proximity check-in/check-out system using Albam beacon device, Wi-Fi, or geofencing
Shift Scheduling
Create and manage employee shift schedules with drag-and-drop interface
Payroll Automation
Automatically calculate payroll based on attendance records and export reports in Excel
Multi-Verification Methods
Multiple clock-in options including beacon device, Wi-Fi proximity, and GPS-free verification
Dual App System
Separate apps for managers and staff, each tailored to their workflow needs
Reimbursement Management
Handle approved reimbursements and automatic salary deductions in one system
Cloud Reporting
Detailed attendance logs and analytics stored on the cloud with real-time access
Multi-Language Support
Available in 7 languages including English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian, and Portuguese
Pricing
- Time attendance tracking
- Basic shift scheduling
- Mobile check-in/check-out
- Cloud reporting
- Everything in Basic
- Advanced reporting & analytics
- Payroll automation
- Integrations
- Priority support
- Everything in Professional
- Volume discounts
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated account manager
- ISO 27001 compliance
Best For
Retail Store Management
Track employee attendance across multiple store locations with location-based verification
Manufacturing Shift Work
Schedule and manage rotating shifts with automated payroll calculations
Multi-Location HR
Manage time and attendance for distributed teams across different countries and languages
Small Business Payroll
Automate payroll processing for small to mid-size businesses with accurate time tracking
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