What collarwork.io - formerly HAUZ does

Collarwork.io (legal entity HAUZ Enterprise Sdn Bhd, formerly operating as HAUZ) is a Kuala Lumpur-headquartered SaaS company that provides a cloud-based workforce and operations management platform targeting blue-collar industries with distributed and field-based workforces. The platform unifies scheduling, attendance tracking, e-leave, task management, fieldwork tracking, asset management, contract tracking, and payroll into a single system, accessible via web portal and native iOS and Android applications. The product is sold via tiered subscriptions (Starter RM5/month, Standard RM8/month, Premium RM10/month, with annual discounts up to 25%), supplemented by add-on modules (Checkpoint Patrolling at RM 700/license/year, E-leave & Announcement at RM 3/month, Payroll integration) and a one-time RM 2,000 onboarding fee. The company also operates an outsourced payroll services line serving 500+ clients and processing approximately $30 million USD in monthly wages across 150+ businesses globally, with ISO 27001-certified infrastructure. Collarwork reports serving over 30,000 businesses and 50,000+ active users across primary verticals of security companies, retail, F&B/restaurants, cleaning services, and outsource HR/payroll providers, with named enterprise references including Sungei Wang, Parlimen Malaysia, Tealive franchisee, Hamleys, Metro Parking, and Bangi Resort Hotel. The company is venture-backed by Quest Ventures, ScaleUp Malaysia, NEXEA, Cradle Fund, MTDC, WingArc1st, Ipsec, Draper University, and MYStartup, with total disclosed funding of approximately $188,599 across four 2019-2021 rounds. Operations span three offices (Kuala Lumpur HQ, Singapore, London) and the company claims 10x year-on-year revenue growth since its mid-2022 market launch, though this is not independently verified and headcount is reported at only 1-10 employees.

Name

collarwork.io - formerly HAUZ

Legal name

HAUZ Enterprise Sdn Bhd

Website

https://collarwork.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Management Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Management & Scheduling (BPACAPAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll, Time & Attendance (BPACAPAB), Payroll Outsourcing & Pay Administration (Multi-country/Managed Payroll) (BPACAKAD), Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

Keywords

• Workforce management software
• Employee scheduling software
• Time and attendance tracking
• Payroll management platform
• Field operations management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (SaaS): Monthly and annual subscription fees for platform access across Starter, Standard, and Premium tiers. Includes onboarding fees for new customers. Revenue from tiered pricing with annual billing discounts of up to 25%.
2. Outsourced Payroll Services: Managed payroll processing services for businesses seeking hands-off payroll management. Supporting 500+ clients with $30 million in wages processed monthly.
3. Add-on Feature Licensing: Additional revenue from optional features including Checkpoint Patrolling (RM 700/license annually), E-leave & Announcement module (RM 3.00/month), and Payroll add-on. Volume-based pricing with discounts for larger deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Collarwork.io provides a unified, cloud-based workforce and operations management SaaS platform that combines shift scheduling, attendance tracking, e-leave, task management, field tracking, asset monitoring, contract tracking, performance tracking, and payroll processing in a single system, accessible via web and iOS/Android mobile apps. The platform is purpose-built for blue-collar and field-service industries such as security, retail, F&B, and cleaning, with 50+ customizable reports, multi-location support, and an Open API. Collarwork also offers an outsourced payroll service that handles payroll preparation, statutory compliance checks, and monthly runs for businesses seeking a hands-off payroll function.

Product overview

Collarwork.io is a unified workforce and operations management platform formerly known as HAUZ. The platform consists of a core product with modular subscription tiers (Starter at RM5/month, Standard at RM8/month, Premium at RM10/month) and optional add-on modules. Core platform capabilities include attendance tracking, e-leave management, payroll processing, HR hub, task management, scheduling, fieldwork tracking, asset management, contract tracking, performance monitoring, and 50+ reporting types. Add-on modules include Checkpoint Patrolling (RM700/license annually) for security operations, Payroll integration, and E-leave & Announcement functionality. The company also offers dedicated sub-brands: Collarwork.io Enterprise (for large organizations), Collarwork.io Insights (analytics), Collarwork.io Payroll (dedicated payroll), and Collarwork.io Profiling (employee management). Additionally, outsourced payroll services are available for businesses seeking hands-off payroll management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collarwork.io Platform An all-in-one cloud-based workforce and operations management platform that combines shift scheduling, attendance tracking, e-leave, task management, fieldwork tracking, asset management, contract tracking, performance tracking, and payroll in a single system. Delivered via web portal and iOS/Android mobile applications and designed for businesses coordinating blue-collar and field-service workforces such as security, retail, F&B, and cleaning companies.
• Checkpoint Patrolling Standalone add-on product for real-time monitoring of security checkpoints and patrol routes, with configurable sequential settings, unlimited points, offline mode, in-app notifications, and compatibility with any mobile device (no proprietary device required). Targeted at security guard and patrol service providers needing proof-of-presence along patrol routes.
• Outsourced Payroll Services Managed payroll service in which Collarwork's team handles payroll preparation, statutory compliance checks, and monthly payroll runs on behalf of client businesses. Supports multi-country payroll via ISO 27001 certified infrastructure and currently serves 500+ outsourced payroll clients across 150+ businesses globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30%+ operation cost saved monthly
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deputy: Cloud-based workforce management and scheduling platform targeting shift-based industries (retail, hospitality, healthcare). Closely comparable to Collarwork in core scheduling, time tracking, and shift worker focus, though Deputy operates at much larger global scale.
• When I Work: Employee scheduling and time-tracking SaaS for hourly and shift-based workforces in retail, hospitality, and healthcare. Directly comparable in target customer (blue-collar/hourly workers) and core feature set (scheduling, attendance, mobile-first).
• Connecteam: Mobile-first employee management app for deskless and frontline workforces, offering scheduling, time tracking, checklists, and internal communication. Highly comparable in product scope and target user (non-desk workers) to Collarwork.
• WorkJam: Frontline workforce management and employee engagement platform for shift-based industries including retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. Comparable in targeting distributed frontline teams and unifying scheduling, task management, and communication.
• BambooHR: Cloud HR and people management platform covering employee records, onboarding, time-off, and reporting. Overlaps with Collarwork's HR hub, e-leave, and employee profiling modules, though it is more generalist across white- and blue-collar workforces.
• Planday: Workforce management SaaS for shift-based industries with scheduling, time tracking, and employee engagement features. Comparable in target verticals (retail, hospitality, cleaning) and SMB-friendly positioning.
• Quinyx: AI-powered workforce management platform serving industries with large shift-based workforces. Comparable in WFM functionality (scheduling, time & attendance, task management) though oriented toward larger enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Swingvy: ASEAN-based HR and payroll platform headquartered in Singapore serving SMEs across Southeast Asia. Comparable in combining HR, payroll, and leave management and operating in the same regional market, though without Collarwork's operations/task management layer.
• Kakitangan.com: Malaysian cloud HR and payroll platform focused on local statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB). Closest direct regional competitor in the Malaysian SMB market, overlapping heavily with Collarwork's payroll and HR hub features.
• HR.my: Malaysian online HR and payroll software tailored to local statutory requirements. Comparable in serving Malaysian SMBs with payroll, leave, and claims management — overlapping with Collarwork's core Malaysian customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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