Founded in 2001, Green Automation specializes in aquaculture technologies, with roots in the world of industrial automation. Over the years, Green Automation has developed innovative systems that enable the cultivation of plants, particularly lettuce and herbs, in fully automated greenhouses. The company holds three main patent families, which are central to the processes and methods used in plant growing. These patents are a significant part of the company’s competitive advantage and have enabled automation to a degree where the greenhouses can operate entirely without human labor.
Today, Green Automation is a market leader in its field and has achieved a significant foothold, particularly in North America. The company, which is heavily invested in product development and international growth, currently employs around 40 people in Finland and the United States, and has doubled its revenue for several consecutive years. The goal for the future is to continue developing automation solutions and to meet growing customer needs around the world.
The goal is to achieve as much automation as possible - also in payroll and HR functions
Before the implementation of Heeros solutions in 2024, Green Automation had outsourced payroll processing to an accounting firm and HR data was kept in Excel spreadsheets.
Outsourcing payroll processing to an accounting firm took a lot of time, both in gathering and checking the information sent there and in correcting mistakes afterward. Therefore, despite the company’s general aim to outsource everything that is not core to its operations, Green Automation decided to bring payroll processing in-house.
A few years ago, the company successfully completed an ERP project. With the lessons learned from that experience, Green Automation had clear guidelines and objectives for the HR and payroll software and their implementation:
- Get rid of Excel spreadsheets.
- Improve tracking of absences.
- Reduce payroll errors and the time spent resolving those errors.
Green Automation's software selection process was thorough, during which they evaluated several different options.
The implementation of Heeros has been a smooth process for Green Automation. In addition to their expertise, Heeros specialists are particularly praised for their quick responsiveness and problem-solving skills.
The benefits and future prospects of Heeros solutions
Since the implementation of Heeros, Green Automation has noticed many advantages, particularly in the efficiency of HR and payroll processes. Within a few months, the company has reached a point where payroll management now takes significantly less time than before.
The use of Heeros solutions has delivered the following benefits:
- Employee information is now centralized in one system, which makes data management and maintenance easier.
- Payroll processing has become more accurate and efficient.
- Tracking of employee absences and leave has improved.
- Reliable, real-time visibility into HR and payroll data.
- Time spent on HR and payroll tasks has decreased.
Next, Green Automation looks forward to further advancements in the employee self-service portal.
It is an honor and a pleasure for Heeros to collaborate with innovative and determined companies like Green Automation.
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