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# Apex HCM

Canonical: https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2063830/apex-hcm

> Apex HCM is a full-featured payroll and human resources software suite that includes time and attendance, payroll, tax, and workforce management tools. It is backed by the best support in the industry and user-friendly applications.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Apex HCM

 Industry-leading live support with a dedicated client success manager and data migration team.
 Advance cloud-based payroll technology with expanded tax management functionality.
 Full Human Resource platform including applicant tracking, onboarding, benefits enrollment, ACA, time \& attendance, employer and employee self-service, and mobile apps.
 Modern user-friendly and convenient client applications.
 Comprehensive reporting: real-time payroll reports, historical data, reports wizard, ability to create custom reports, etc.
 Software integrations with partners spanning every aspect of the HCM spectrum from payments, taxes, insurance, 401 (k), background checks and more.
 Flexible and scalable technology that cost-effectively grows with your business.
 Reduce your IT footprint and overhead costs while enabling fast and easy implementations.
 Superior security with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) data encryption and a solid backup infrastructure ready and in place in case of emergency.
 Real time, real reliable, real flexible, and real secure access for you and your clients 24 hours a day / 365 days a year.
 Proprietary tax engine
 GL integrations
 Role-based security

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 5 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: IRIS Software Group
- **Founded**: 2004

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User
- **Pricing Details**: • Initial Fee (Software, Training, Cloud-Hosting): $9,500
• Per Employee Per Month: $1.50
• W2/1099 Fee: $1.00
• Data Conversion Services: $50-$100 per Client
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- 1099 Preparation
- 401(k) Tracking
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Applicant Tracking
- Application Management
- Approval Process Control
- Assessment Management
- Attendance Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Auto Update
- Automated Scheduling
- Background Screening
- Benefits Management
- Calendar Management
- Candidate Profiles

## Integrations (9 total)

- Accounting Software
- Human Interest
- QuickBooks Desktop
- QuickBooks Online
- Sage Accounting
- Time & Attendance Tracking Software
- Time and Attendance
- Time and Attendance Software
- Xero

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Workforce Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/267/workforce-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Workforce Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/267/workforce-management/software)
- [Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/259/payroll/software)
- [Human Resources Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/256/human-resources/software)
- [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/253/applicant-tracking/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Rippling](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/112141/rippling) — 4.9/5 (4614 reviews)
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3. [Workday HCM](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/90783/workday-hcm) — 4.5/5 (1733 reviews)
4. [Paycor](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/108691/paycor-perform) — 4.3/5 (3033 reviews)
5. [Homebase](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/107497/homebase) — 4.6/5 (1142 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Human Capital Management" — 5.0/5

> **Dianeelaine Speros** | *20 January 2023* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The ease of use is probably the best feature.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing comes to mind.  Apex has done a phenomenal job of putting resources into making their product better, and offering integrated services.
> 
> The service is great\!  If I'm unable to find answers in the help section or within the community, support is always helpful in providing answers.

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### "Apex HCM has helped us grow our business" — 5.0/5

> **Jennifer** | *24 March 2023* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The client interface and its ease of use is one of the most important aspects of the platform.
> 
> **Cons**: They could be stronger with API integrations.
> 
> Out experience has been fantastic\! We can offer additional services that allow us to directly compete with the larger payroll companies.

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### "So so software.  Support isn't great so don't buy the sales pitch about them being available and responsive." — 3.0/5

> **Mellissa** | *21 February 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: SO much more efficient than Accounting CS by \[sensitive content hidden\]
> 
> **Cons**: Support, lack of built in efile ability, lack or responsiveness from sales/support, the fact that they sold me a product that wasn't built to file the forms in my state
> 
> so so at best.  \[sensitive content hidden\] (my "trainer") was great for the first few months.

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### "As a payroll provider" — 4.0/5

> **Michele** | *20 January 2023* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The self serve for clients and employees
> 
> **Cons**: The permission for managers is not where it should be
> 
> Nice people to work with

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### "Apex is a great software solution for the SMB marketplace." — 5.0/5

> **Shawn** | *9 November 2022* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's very customizable and they have a great team to work with.
> 
> **Cons**: none to report as I don't have feedback.
> 
> Excellent experience over all.

## Links

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