Name: HRIS
Brand: Miter

Question 1

What’s the best HR software for the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

The best HR software for construction companies is one built for how construction companies operate. Construction-first platforms like Miter connect hiring, onboarding, time tracking, and payroll in one system, so employee data is entered once and flows cleanly between the field and the office. This reduces manual work, supports complex compliance requirements, and gives teams real visibility into their workforce as they scale.

Miter’s HRIS covers construction-specific HR needs including mobile onboarding, time off management, employee record storage, performance management, and compliance. Because it connects directly to the rest of the Miter platform, you can hire in a click, sync employee data to payroll automatically, and let crews clock in using the same app they use to complete onboarding and paperwork.

Question 2

What HR information can Miter manage for my team?

Accepted Answer

Miter acts as a complete employee record system. It stores personal details, employment history, pay information, certifications, documents, job assignments, and multi-entity or multi-state employment data in one place. It connects HR, payroll, time tracking, and compliance, so information flows automatically across the platform.

Question 3

Does Miter offer digital onboarding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Miter’s HRIS offers digital onboarding. New team members can complete their entire onboarding process online or on their mobile device including adding personal information, filling out their I-9, and signing onboarding documents. This eliminates physical paperwork and unnecessary trips to the office.

Question 4

Does Miter connect hiring and onboarding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Miter connects hiring and onboarding. Recruiting, Miter’s applicant tracking system (ATS), connects directly to Miter’s HRIS so you can convert candidates to new hires with a click. Candidate information then flows straight into onboarding, creating a seamless transition from recruiting to day-one setup.

Question 5

Does Miter support performance management?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Miter supports performance management. Miter’s Performance module allows you to track your team’s progress, conduct performance reviews, and make strategic HR decisions. You can create automated review schedules that generate and send out performance reviews, including self-evaluations and manager evaluations. The system stores and analyzes historical responses and sends automatic reminders to ensure completion.

Question 6

Does Miter offer a self-service team portal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Miter offers a self-service portal that can be accessed from a mobile device or desktop computer. Employees can electronically sign paperwork, complete forms, and request time off from the same app they use to track time, check paystubs, and submit expenses.

Question 7

Can field workers onboard or use HR tools without email?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Miter supports mobile onboarding, text-based invitations, and kiosk mode on shared devices. Field employees can complete onboarding, sign documents, view pay stubs, and access training without needing a personal email address or desktop login.

Question 8

Does Miter support onboarding for both office and field hires?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Miter can onboard hourly workers, office staff, union workers, temporary hires, and multi-state crews. The workflow includes e-signatures, document collection, background checks, E-Verify, role-specific packets, and automated reminders.

Question 9

Does Miter support companies that work in multiple states or entities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Miter is built for multi-state, multi-entity construction organizations. The platform adapts onboarding forms, tax rules, documents, pay rules, and compliance requirements automatically for each location or entity.

Question 10

Does Miter support multi-step approval processes for time off requests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can create custom, multi-step approval policies for time off requests. The approval flow builder enables you to set conditions with and/or logic and set multiple levels of approval, for example, direct manager approval first then department head approval second. Approvers are automatically notified and reminded when submissions are pending their approval.

Question 11

Can employees accrue PTO by hour worked on prevailing wage jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Miter has flexible time off policies that include the ability to have employees accrue time off on hours worked on PW jobs.

Question 12

How does Miter handle employee documents and compliance?

Accepted Answer

Miter stores all HR documents in each employee profile, including I-9s, W-4s, licenses, certifications, safety documents, company policies, and onboarding forms. Everything is organized, searchable, and accessible for audits or compliance checks.

Question 13

Does Miter support background checks and drug screenings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Miter partners with Checkr to make it easy to order background checks and drug screenings through the same platform you use to recruit and onboard employees.

Question 14

Does Miter support E-Verify?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Miter is integrated with E-Verify and you can submit E-Verify cases directly from your dashboard.

Question 15

Can Miter track certifications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Miter makes it easy to keep track of employee certifications and get notified when certifications are expiring. Employees can upload proof of certifications directly into Miter eliminating the need to maintain paper files.

Question 16

How does Miter track certifications and expiration dates?

Accepted Answer

Miter tracks both learning-based certifications and external licenses (such as equipment cards, OSHA certifications, and trade licenses). The system shows active, missing, and expiring certifications and sends automated reminders to supervisors and employees.

Question 17

Does Miter integrate with our accounting or ERP system?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Miter integrates with Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and more. These integrations keep your jobs, cost codes, GL accounts, and employee data in sync, and send detailed payroll and job costing information back to your ERP so your financials stay accurate. Miter handles payroll, and your ERP continues to manage accounting, so the two systems work together without extra manual steps.

Question 18

Do we need a separate payroll provider if we use Miter?

Accepted Answer

No. Miter is also offers a full-service payroll software. The platform calculates wages, overtime, fringes, deductions, and job costing automatically, and processes payroll for all states and entities. Taxes, payments, and compliance filings are handled directly in Miter and stay connected to your jobs, crews, time tracking, and HR workflows.