[ APS Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) [ APS Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) # APS Features ##### ## Core HR (6) Organization Management Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. Time, Attendance, and PTO Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. Expense Management Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments Salary Structures Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role Compliance Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting 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 Show More ##### ## Platform (16) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. 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. User, Role, and Access Management 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. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Dashboards Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. Reporting Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. APIs / 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. 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. Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Offline Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. Reporting and Dashboards 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. 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. Scalability Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. Show More ##### ## Time Tracking (2) Ease of Completing Timesheets Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users Tracking Time to Project/Task Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects Show More ##### ## Mobile Time Tracking (1) Time Tracking Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. Show More ##### ## Administration (14) Business Tool Integration Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems Workflow Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer Automated Reminders Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets Policy Compliance Management Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Payroll Entry Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. Time Off Accrual Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. Direct Deposit Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. Expense Reimbursement Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. Pre-tax Deductions Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. Wage Garnishment Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. Approvals 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. Check/W-2 Delivery Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. Show More ##### ## Employee Self Service (3) Web Portal Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. Benefits Manager 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. Show More ##### ## Taxes (3) Tax Calculation 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. Automatic Tax Payment Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. Show More ##### ## 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. Time Tracking Integration Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. Accounting Integration Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. Core HR Integration Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. Show More ##### ## Workforce Management Platform Features (9) Labor Forecasting Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs. Shift Scheduling Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. Time & Attendance Tracking Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features. Absence & Leave Management Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform. Skills Management Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions. Workforce Analytics Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management. Self-Service Capabilities Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times. Mobile Shift Scheduling Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device. Team Communication Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. Show More ##### ## Benefits Administration Platform Features (19) Benefits Record Management Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. Enrollment Planning 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. Document Management Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. 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. 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. 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). Mobile Benefits Access Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. Benefits Record Management Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. Enrollment Planning 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. Document Management Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. 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. 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. 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). 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. Mobile Benefits Access Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. Integrations / APIs 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. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Show More ##### ## 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. Show More ##### ## 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. Show More ##### ## Platform Content (6) 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. Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (5) Self-Service Portal Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process. Automated Team Introductions Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. 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. Show More ##### ## Platform Data (3) Time-to-Productivity Reporting Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity. Onboarding Process Reporting Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. Show More ##### ## 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. Show More ##### ## Operations (5) Personnel Management Maintains, tracks, and reports on stored records and database of all medical employees and personnel Talent Management Assists HR responsibilities throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and hiring to offboarding Regulation and Compliance Ensures and maintains compliance across the health care organization Metrics and Reporting Tracks and generates metrics and reports regarding the health and vitality of the organization Third-Party Integrations Streamlines integration with third-party HR solutions for comprehensive employee, facility, and benefits management Show More ##### ## Performance reviews (3) 360 Reviews Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers. Customizable Forms Provides customizable employee review forms and questions. Review Status Tracking Tracks completion status of employee reviews. Show More ##### ## Goals (1) Goal-Setting Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals. Show More ##### ## Data (2) Dashboards And Reports Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data. Historical Data Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (1) AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Performance Management (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Onboarding (5) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience 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 Show More ##### ## AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3) Predictive Insights Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions. 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