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- Industry: Machinery
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Best HCM software I've used!
Reviewed on 10/05/2021
This is the best HCM software that I've used compared to ADP, Sage Abra, Paychex, and PlanSource.
This is the best HCM software that I've used compared to ADP, Sage Abra, Paychex, and PlanSource.
Pros
The ease of use is great, the software is so user friendly and easy to learn.
Cons
There are a couple of functionalities that I wish we had within the system and that the report write tool would be easier to use.
Reasons for Choosing Paylocity
We wanted a more user friendly and update software planform.Switched From
PlanSourceReasons for Switching to Paylocity
It had all the product features and planforms we were looking for.- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Paylocity simplifies HR and payroll administration
Reviewed on 24/08/2023
Paylocity allows us to centralize our human resources and payroll data, making management more...
Paylocity allows us to centralize our human resources and payroll data, making management more simpler. Our efficiency and precision will both increase as a result of this. The unified system not only helps us save time, but also lowers costs.
Pros
Paylocity's user-friendly interface streamlines and automates HR and payroll processes for better management. Our platform provides streamlined processes and thorough reporting tools, guaranteeing effective administration and meeting regulatory benchmarks. Because of this, Paylocity is an essential tool for any company.
Cons
Paylocity's mobile app is currently more limited in functionality than the desktop version. If the app were upgraded and expanded, the user experience would be more in line with that of the desktop version.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Paylocity last and easy to use
Reviewed on 24/08/2024
I had a great experience being able to have my time clock on my phone. Being able to view my check...
I had a great experience being able to have my time clock on my phone. Being able to view my check stubs, and request days off on my phone fast and easy.
Pros
Being able to clock in and out on my phone, viewing my check stubs, and viewing my W2's for tax season.
Cons
There was nothing that I did not like about Paylocity.
- Industry: Public Relations & Communications
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
Trying to get in my app.
Reviewed on 04/09/2024
Sometimes it worked like it was supposed to
Sometimes it worked like it was supposed to
Pros
I thought it was a good idea and many of my other team mates seem to have no problems with the app.
Cons
It took to long to open the app sometimes i didn't have a problem with it but trying to make copies became a task.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Payroll and HR tools made easy
Reviewed on 17/06/2024
Pros
Paylocity makes all of our scheduling super easy. We have the ability to track all employee documentation. The learning portion is great as well since we can include our learning tools and create tests for understanding. Having a central place for the on-boarding process also makes it easy when hiring new associates. The entire platform is very user friendly and by far one of the best I have used.
Cons
There is nothing that I can say I disliked about the platform.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
An absolute disaster of a software
Reviewed on 18/02/2022
Gets the job done but Gusto is way, way better/more intuitive.
Gets the job done but Gusto is way, way better/more intuitive.
Pros
- Pay breakdown visualization is very useful
- Customer service is good
- Feature rich, and i'm told the pricing is fairer than Gusto
- Paperless
Cons
- UI is terrible. Dated, and a pain to use. I used to look forward to opening gusto. I dread opening paylocity.
- No export for company directory
- No company holidays calendar
- The time off request input form is extremely confusing. Setting up an approval chain is near impossible.
- Navigating the interface is a pain, I shouldn't have to read a help article each time I want to figure out how to edit a small field.
- Why do we need to enter the company ID each time we login?
- Industry: Capital Markets
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Tracking w-2’s
Reviewed on 26/09/2024
Paylocity is easy to see how many hours you started with the company, easy to add all your checks...
Paylocity is easy to see how many hours you started with the company, easy to add all your checks and easy to see all your co workers names
Pros
It’s super easy to track my W-2’s , and see how much a check would be if I missed certain hours
Cons
Paylocity sometimes locks me out if you enter the password to many times
- Industry: Warehousing
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Satisfies The Employer and The Employee
Reviewed on 20/09/2024
Overall, The platform is easy to use and it covers everything between an organization and its...
Overall, The platform is easy to use and it covers everything between an organization and its employees from HR, payroll, benefits, and a lot more.
Pros
I like seeing time accrued and used for vacation, personal, and sick time.
Cons
I do not like logging in every time to clock in.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Pros of Paylocity
Reviewed on 14/08/2024
Pros
The ease of everything being done in one place. I can view my paycheck breakout, I can edit my address and tax codes, update my checking account information and the % allocation of my paycheck between accounts, etc.
Cons
The one thing I can think of is that last year I updated my address in Paylocity and it didn't update my tax codes. I had moved from one state to another, and my paycheck didn't switch from taxing me from the previous state to the new one. I didn't realize this until reviewing my W2 once the year was done. I asked HR and they let me know that I have to flag to them when I change my email address so that they can go in and manually update the tax codes. I would think those should automatically update with the change of address, so that's my one recommendation!
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Paylocity is great with room for improvement.
Reviewed on 03/09/2024
Pros
It's ease of use and streamlined platform.
Cons
A little glitchy at times and I have had the program crash on me before.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Paylocity is a game changer
Reviewed on 16/02/2021
This software has transformed how we work as an HR team. Further, it has made day to day processes...
This software has transformed how we work as an HR team. Further, it has made day to day processes easier and put data in the hands of leaders quickly, where in the past both things would have been highly time consuming and often paper based.
Pros
Everything? We are using time and attendance, payroll, benefits administration, learning, surveys, applicant tracking, and onboarding. We also use data insights frequently. If I had to pick a favorite right now, it would be learning (the LMS), as we have used that a great deal over the past year of working and training as a remote workforce.
Cons
None that I can think of. When we have had an issue, the support team is quickly able to address the issue and we are always seeing system improvements.
Reasons for Choosing Paylocity
Needed a system more agile for use in higher education and which could meet our new progressive HR team where they are now and in the future.Switched From
Dayforce HCMReasons for Switching to Paylocity
Agility, functionality, progressive orientation, pricing, and prior positive experiences on this software.- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
So good, selected a 2nd time
Reviewed on 17/02/2021
I first used Paylocity 10 years ago at a prior employer when we were changing our payroll system....
I first used Paylocity 10 years ago at a prior employer when we were changing our payroll system. When I left that company last year, we were still using Paylocity and happy with the services it provided. At my new employer, I was tasked with finding a way to leave a P.E.O. and researched several other systems before settling on Paylocity again. For the functionality and the pricing, Paylocity was very competitive for what we needed.
Pros
The features that Paylocity offers for an entire HCM system is very easy to use and implement.
Cons
It isn't always scalable. Some features that get rolled out are in the early stages making them difficult to implement all the time because the pieces desired are missing. We had originally planned to use the recruiting and applicant tracking system but it would take so long to set-up, it doesn't make sense to move from what we have been using that has so much of our previous history already available.
Reasons for Choosing Paylocity
We wanted to leave the PEO and ADP was so expensive. It also wasn't user-friendly and required a lot of calls to the service team for assistance. When the customer service person is #2 on your frequently called list, it is time to find a new service.Switched From
ADP Workforce NowReasons for Switching to Paylocity
Ease of use and familiarity were what eventually swayed the decision. Having used it in the past would make the transition easier for me and would allow me to get the system up and running quickly and utilize the features effectively.- Industry: Wholesale
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Very Satisfied
Reviewed on 01/03/2021
Having our payroll taxes and tax returns taken care of and the assistance in resolving problems. ...
Having our payroll taxes and tax returns taken care of and the assistance in resolving problems. Saves us time and worry.
Paylocity can accommodate the employees with every deposit needs and changes, which again save us time in trying to meet those requests.
Pros
The ease of processing is what I like most about the software.
It is functional to our needs, especially the tracking of hours, wages, and benefits which make reporting and budgeting easier.
Best customer service.
Cons
The most difficult to understand is the ACA tracking. Some employees always need fixing.
Entering Holidays from year to year sometimes has issues in making sure that it automatically loads into employee files.
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Very Intuitive and User Frendly System
Reviewed on 04/05/2021
I have worked in many systems and Paylocity is by far my preference. Their implementations are...
I have worked in many systems and Paylocity is by far my preference. Their implementations are smooth and their product is exactly what they promote it to be. Their robust reporting features have allowed us to better support our finance team in creating more accurate financial backup. The ease of use for our users has created more accurate timekeeping and labor cost allocations.
Pros
Paylocity is very a very intuitive system. All of our team members, from the more computer savvy to the infrequent computer users liked the ease of use of Paylocity.
Cons
I really don't have any negative feedback. Paylocity is very good about collecting feedback from customers and working to implement changes in the software to meet their clients needs. Many companies say that, but I have witnessed in many instances that Paylocity has DONE it.
Alternatives Considered
ADP Workforce NowReasons for Choosing Paylocity
Completely dissatisfied with previous solution. I had previously used Paylocity in a prior company and knew Paylocity was a good fit for Blue Sky Vision.Switched From
Asure Payroll & Tax ManagementReasons for Switching to Paylocity
Flow of the system and ease of use for the end user.- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Pros and Cons
Reviewed on 04/05/2021
Overall it has been a good experience and a good value for the price.
Overall it has been a good experience and a good value for the price.
Pros
We are a small firm (10 employees), so we did not need a robust system to manage our current payroll. We were looking for something which would grow with us, so we wouldn't need to change systems. Paylocity offers many tools which we are not currently using, but will need in the future. It is very easy to run Payroll, Customer Service is timely in their responses and keeping the customer updated if an issue takes a little more time to resolve.
Cons
The connection to our financial software system, QuickBooks Online, is not intuitive. Even after a year and a half of using Paylocity, the connection is still not set up properly because the heavy lifting is done by the user. It would be helpful if Paylocity would take a more active role in setting up the link.
Alternatives Considered
QuickBooks Online AdvancedReasons for Choosing Paylocity
Mainly because of priceSwitched From
RUN Powered by ADPReasons for Switching to Paylocity
Paylocity is more advanced and better suited to serve us as we grow.- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great product; a lot of personnel changes recently
Reviewed on 19/05/2021
Overall, Paylocity has really helped my organization come out of the "dark ages". I love that we...
Overall, Paylocity has really helped my organization come out of the "dark ages". I love that we are no longer a paper and pen company!
Pros
I love the Paylocity platform! It's intuitive and I like how most of the functionality "speaks" to each other (i.e. you can send hires in the recruiting function over to the onboarding function and then over to payroll).
Cons
Within the last year I have had a LOT of change in my account managers - both my main rep and my benefits rep. It's a bit frustrating because I was working with my old reps on stuff that the new folks don't necessarily know about and then I have to explain the issue all over again.
Alternatives Considered
PaycomReasons for Choosing Paylocity
The iSolved system was not keeping up to date with changes that needed to be made (i.e. mobile friendly, etc)Switched From
isolvedReasons for Switching to Paylocity
I loved Paylocity's data analytics!- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Better than most HR Systems for the price
Reviewed on 02/12/2021
Overall, I truly like using Paylocity and feel that it is much more user friendly for both...
Overall, I truly like using Paylocity and feel that it is much more user friendly for both employees and admins. I would definitely recommend Paylocity to my peers in HR.
Pros
I use Paylocity for onboarding, employee record management, benefits, payroll, reporting and status changes (LOAs, terms, etc.) Paylocity's features can do almost everything that an HR team would need, with only a few lapses that we hope they can improve. The service team is easy to reach and pretty knowledgeable/helpful. Additionally, I assisted with implementation of the product, and I feel that it was pretty smooth and easy to do compared to other HRIS's I've assisted with implementing.
Cons
There are only a couple cons with the software, which are really more of "nice to haves" rather than necessitates. One being that the system does not allow for bulk imports of certain information past implementation. We recently discovered we wanted to start tracking something in the system, and without the ability to bulk import it we had to enter everything manually. Additionally, there are random glitches that the service team is working to resolve, like issues with requesting time off on the App and tracking employee documents in the system. I hope that these issues will be resolved soon.
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Terrible implementation, customer service, and not user friendly. I'd give 0 stars if I could
Reviewed on 09/03/2021
If it weren't a hassle to switch systems, I would switch in a heartbeat. This is a terrible...
If it weren't a hassle to switch systems, I would switch in a heartbeat. This is a terrible platform and I am unimpressed with the company as a whole.
Pros
We needed an HRIS that would house all employee info, reviews and process payroll. It does this. Barely.
Cons
Customer service is horrendous. We were told we would have an "Account Manager" That indicated to me that I'd have one person who answer my emails or phone calls. That is not the case. It's a customer support center staffed with new employees who don't know the system. I have walked them through their own system on multiple occasions. We have had a handful of critical payroll processing mistakes made because the "account manager" walked me through the process incorrectly. I spend about 2-3 hours a week on the phone with customer support to get answers to what should be simple questions. I've requested supervisors multiple times, they have promised to get back in touch, but no one reaches out. You are on your own.
Implementation was a disgrace. Our first implementation consultant disappeared and no one knew where she went. The 2nd one started but disappeared for 2 weeks and suddenly reappeared. Despite hours upon hours to meetings to implement the system, the most basic things like PTO policies were still incorrect. I've been fixing implementation errors for over a year now.
Complete lack of good UX. They need a new UX team. The Help Section is laughable. Not even their customer service can find help articles that are applicable.
They have a lot of reports, but finding what you need is nearly impossible.
Alternatives Considered
ADP Comprehensive ServicesReasons for Choosing Paylocity
Needed to move from a PEO to HRISReasons for Switching to Paylocity
They had better reviews and referrals and they integrated seamlessly with our ben admin tool- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Review for Paylocity
Reviewed on 16/02/2021
I am satisfied with the product but the service aspect of it can be improved.
I am satisfied with the product but the service aspect of it can be improved.
Pros
The product has great payroll ability, and it has been mostly reliable so far. I like that it is easy to maintain data integrity in the system, and the self-service portal is also very helpful. Being able to manage benefits and payroll in one system is a big plus.
Cons
Wish it has more integration such as BambooHR. It also takes a long time to build an integration(3+ month for our 401k vendor). The spending accounts function also needs to be improved as it operates on a separate platform and the employee experience is subpar.
Reasons for Choosing Paylocity
We needed more control over benefits and overall payroll process.Switched From
GustoReasons for Switching to Paylocity
Functionality, potential to operate both payroll and benefits in one tool.- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
All in One HR Software
Reviewed on 05/10/2022
Pros
Paylocity makes it easy for us to manage everything from onboarding, timekeeping, PTO, and payroll. We had two separate systems for timecards and payroll and no system for onboarding before and Paylocity has helped us go almost completely paperless. Timekeeping is easy and the mobile app is excellent for the employees.
Cons
Since the product is modular (pick and choose which modules you would like), some processes require a little hopping between applications but everything works very well together.
Reasons for Choosing Paylocity
Our timekeeping app was awful and not well integrated with our payroll systemSwitched From
Sage 100Reasons for Switching to Paylocity
Paylocity offered the best pricing and best set of features for our needs.- Industry: Environmental Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Paylocity really works for us
Reviewed on 17/05/2021
Overall the customer support is one of the best I ever dealt with.
Overall the customer support is one of the best I ever dealt with.
Pros
all the features for the price...I can post jobs, manage applicants, onboard them, and move them to Payroll with one system...
Cons
The employee training and compliance training is lacking and I don't appreciate them charging a price for these features that seem to me should be included.
Reasons for Choosing Paylocity
ADP was very basic, and their next level up was very expensive and did not due as much as PaylocitySwitched From
RUN Powered by ADPReasons for Switching to Paylocity
Price and the potential and innovation the company showed...- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
All HR processes can be automated using Paylocity
Reviewed on 15/09/2023
One-stop payroll processing for maximum convenience. It files payroll taxes and does the math...
One-stop payroll processing for maximum convenience. It files payroll taxes and does the math automatically. It's also a great tool for getting new hires up and running. Because of how easily it can be done now, no special training is required.
Pros
Excellent service is provided to customers. Every time I've had to contact customer support, I've been blown away with the kind of service I've received. I've never had to wait more than a minute to get an answer to a query I've had.
Cons
There isn't anything about Paylocity that bothers me. Everything is explained clearly and in terms that a newbie can grasp. Those links to assistance are a big help. Additionally, navigating the menus and links is simple. Simple and obvious in its construction.
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Using Paylocity, I can efficiently manage HR
Reviewed on 02/08/2023
The ability to set goals is Paylocity's strongest suit. It helps the user stay focused and...
The ability to set goals is Paylocity's strongest suit. It helps the user stay focused and accountable while also providing insight into the priorities of employees and how those priorities relate to the overall goals of the business.
Pros
I like how user-friendly the system is and how readily available the data about employees is for study. Another positive is that it may be customized to become your company's complete human resources and payroll solution.
Cons
Customer service has been frustrating and useless in the past, but we've now built constructive partnerships and are seeing better results as a result. The reporting is similarly mediocre but serves its purpose.
- Industry: Civic & Social Organization
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Paylocity our trusted partner
Reviewed on 22/02/2021
Overall very positive. Implementation went very smoth
Overall very positive. Implementation went very smoth
Pros
Comprehensive HRIS system. We use for payroll, benefits, onboarding and time & attendance. Mobile app is good.
Cons
I can't think of anything at the moment.
Reasons for Choosing Paylocity
Paycom could not work with our 37.5 hour workweek. Our payroll analyst had to manually change all hourly from 80 hours per pay period to 75.Switched From
PaycomReasons for Switching to Paylocity
Bandwidth and cost- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Good product, terrible support
Reviewed on 07/07/2022
Our team has lots of experience migrating large systems from one software provider to another;...
Our team has lots of experience migrating large systems from one software provider to another; while these projects are always nuanced and challenging, we've never experienced the lack of support and integrity that we experienced with Paylocity.
Pros
The product is both well designed and executed. While implementation and support have been another story, the product's functionality and ease of use have been enjoyed by both our administrators and users.
Cons
Unfortunately, our organization had an extremely poor implementation experience. Like many, our industry has some unique payroll tracking and reporting requirements; however, through numerous meetings, Paylocity's salespeople and implementation specialists ensured the product could handle these requirements out of the box. With consultation from Paylocity's team, we scheduled over three months to implement and test the product before going live for a stress-free experience. Unfortunately, our experience was the opposite of what was promised. In addition to breaking numerous commitments and being misadvised by our implementation specialist on multiple occasions, we were not re-assigned an implementation specialist for over a month, which pushed us past our "go-live" date.
Ultimately, we had to self-implement the product to a large degree. After seven months with the product, we are still waiting on promised fixes to multiple issues. We have tried for months to address these experiences and concerns with Paylocity's [SENSITIVE CONTENT] of Implementation Services and other higher-ups. Unfortunately, our e-mails go unanswered for weeks, and the short responses we receive don't address the topics we have raised.