ADP TotalSource Features
Core HR (6)
Organization Management
Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. 28 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Time, Attendance, and PTO
Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. 30 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Expense Management
Based on 27 ADP TotalSource reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
Salary Structures
Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role 27 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Compliance
Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting 30 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Benefits Administration
Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options 30 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform (15)
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. 53 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Integration APIs
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. 49 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Internationalization
As reported in 49 ADP TotalSource reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 50 ADP TotalSource reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 51 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 51 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 52 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Dashboards
Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. 52 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting and Dashboards
As reported in 13 ADP TotalSource reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. This feature was mentioned in 13 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. 13 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Scalability
Based on 13 ADP TotalSource reviews. Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Tools
As reported in 170 ADP TotalSource reviews. Tools that manage time tracking, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
Management
Optimize employee life cycle management from onboarding to retirement. This feature was mentioned in 168 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Access
Access to a comprehensive range of services across HR, talent, benefits, and compliance. This feature was mentioned in 169 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
As reported in 14 ADP TotalSource reviews. Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
As reported in 14 ADP TotalSource reviews. Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. This feature was mentioned in 15 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Administration (9)
Payroll Entry
Based on 14 ADP TotalSource reviews. Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
As reported in 13 ADP TotalSource reviews. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. This feature was mentioned in 14 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Expense Reimbursement
Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. 11 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Pre-tax Deductions
Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. 14 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Wage Garnishment
Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. This feature was mentioned in 13 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Approvals
As reported in 13 ADP TotalSource reviews. Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.
Check/W-2 Printing
Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. 13 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Check/W-2 Delivery
As reported in 13 ADP TotalSource reviews. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
As reported in 13 ADP TotalSource reviews. Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. 13 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Automatic Tax Payment
Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. This feature was mentioned in 12 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Integration (4)
API / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. This feature was mentioned in 10 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Time Tracking Integration
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. 13 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Accounting Integration
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. 11 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Core HR Integration
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. This feature was mentioned in 12 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Benefits Administration Platform Features (20)
Benefits Record Management
Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. This feature was mentioned in 45 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Enrollment Planning
As reported in 45 ADP TotalSource reviews. Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
Third-Party Carrier Integration
Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. This feature was mentioned in 42 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Document Management
As reported in 44 ADP TotalSource reviews. Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.
Total Compensation Statements
As reported in 43 ADP TotalSource reviews. Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options.
Self-Service Portal
As reported in 44 ADP TotalSource reviews. Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 44 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobile Benefits Access
Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. 44 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Benefits Record Management
Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. This feature was mentioned in 45 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Enrollment Planning
As reported in 45 ADP TotalSource reviews. Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
Third-Party Carrier Integration
As reported in 42 ADP TotalSource reviews. Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees.
Document Management
Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. This feature was mentioned in 44 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Total Compensation Statements
Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. 43 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Self-Service Portal
Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. This feature was mentioned in 44 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Regulatory Compliance
Based on 44 ADP TotalSource reviews. Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Benefits Dashboards
An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of benefits data to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance. 30 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobile Benefits Access
Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. This feature was mentioned in 44 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Integrations / APIs
As reported in 34 ADP TotalSource reviews. The platform can integrate with HR and payroll software to manage employee data such as new hires, general profiles, salary changes, benefit deductions, and terminations into a single system of record.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. This feature was mentioned in 33 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 35 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Sourcing (5)
Candidate Search
Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites.
Career Page Configuration
Configures branded career page for the users website.
Social Sourcing
Enables the user to share job posting on social channels.
Job Posting
Posts job listings to job boards.
Candidate Sourcing Metrics
Reports where applicants are finding job listings.
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System (7)
Candidate Evaluations
Enables users to share feedback on candidates.
Applicant Data Management
Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team.
Hiring Processes Tracking
Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process.
Automated Resume Parsing
Analyzes resumes and applicant data based on user-selected preferences.
Scheduling
Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews.
Candidate-Facing Statuses
Enables candidates to view their position in the process.
Workflow Building
Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows.
Platform Content (9)
Forms Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process.
E-Forms
Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.
E-Signature
Enables new hires to sign forms electronically.
Background Checks
Enables the employer to perform background checks.
Offer Letter Approvals
Provides user with offer letter templates.
Offer Letter Templates
Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters.
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks.
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with employees.
Content Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable HR compliance content.
Platform Additional Functionality (4)
Self-Service Portal
Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
Compliance Training
Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
Provides workflows which track new hire progress.
Onboarding Notifications
Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager.
Platform Data (5)
Onboarding Process Reporting
Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Platform Search
Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.
Alerts and Notifications
Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.
Compliance (3)
Compliance Support
Compliance support for employer liability, HR best practices, legal and workplace risks and liabilities. 160 reviewers of ADP TotalSource have provided feedback on this feature.
Safety Program
Based on 147 ADP TotalSource reviews. Safety program that follows OSHA regulations, limits regulatory penalties, and includes a dedicated safety representative.
Certified Assistance
As reported in 150 ADP TotalSource reviews. Provides IRS-certified withholding, reporting, and payment of federal employment tax obligations as well as determining federal tax credits.
Support (7)
Scale
Scale PEO services to match every business's needs. This feature was mentioned in 160 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Specialist Guidance
Specialists provide guidance to help businesses evaluate all PEO service options. This feature was mentioned in 159 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Consulting
As reported in 154 ADP TotalSource reviews. HR consulting provides additional support and guidance around best practices when dealing with leaves of absence, terminating employees, corporate wellness, and managing overtime.
Invoicing
Detailed invoicing itemizes all costs and services. This feature was mentioned in 165 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Implementation
As reported in 165 ADP TotalSource reviews. Implementation services to help set up account, import data, and learn how to use associated platform.
Support
Administrator and employee access to help and support resources. This feature was mentioned in 170 ADP TotalSource reviews.
Assistance
Based on 167 ADP TotalSource reviews. Access to HR and payroll advice, support, and educational assistance.
Platform Basics (2)
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Recruiting and Onboarding (2)
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text
Onboarding
Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents.
Reports (4)
Score Cards
Score cards visually track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Customizability
Reports can be customized based on the intended audience, available data, length, and depth
Graphs and Charts
The outputs of reports are customizable in using graphs and charts
Dashboards
Real-time up to date outputs can be created to provide information to decision makers and leadership
Cleaning (3)
Filtering
Raw data is able to be filtered into outputs with only the data useful for the analysis
Levels of Measurement
Data structured as ratio, interval, ordinal, or nominal can be interpreted with the appropriate outputs
Transformation
Change the data format into csv., html, xml, etc.
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (1)
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Onboarding (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (2)
Predictive Insights
Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions.
AI Job Description
Users can generate job descriptions with generative AI.
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