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Becca R.
HR Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Frustrating Limitations Outweigh Benefits"
0.5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

I like that Paychex doesn't require a fixed contract. The employee self-service options are decent, if not robust. It's pretty easy for employees to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

I've used 5 different payroll systems/HRIS and Paychex has the most limitations. It isn't the worst system I've ever used, but the worst system I've used set a pretty low bar. Capabilities that I would have considered to be standard are impossible for them. The leave tracking capabilities are awful. The customer service is good but unfortunately they have no real solutions for the problems we experience. There are limitations on approval workflow for employee leave. The system can only accommodate one workflow. PTO gets approved the same way as jury duty, bereavement, or statutory leaves, which doesn't work for different types of approvals needed. It doesn't allow you to attach a document to a time off request. The schedule feature doesn't export to Outlook, making it basically useless. The user experience/layout of employee data doesn't make sense the way it's segmented. Timecard changes are a nightmare. We use Employee Navigator, but we can't connect it to Paychex because it shows incorrect pay data. We are a school, so our employees don't work 12 months, they work 10. Paychex can't factor that in when calculating employee pay, leading to incorrect compensation information and no fix, only a workaround. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Lexi Suarez-Bello of Paychex

We sincerely regret to learn about the difficulties you've encountered and apologize for any inconvenience caused. At Paychex, we are committed to providing exceptional service to all our clients, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our offerings. Should you require any further assistance or wish to discuss your experience in greater detail, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at reviews@paychex.com. We are eager to address any concerns and look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
UT
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"All-in-One HR, Benefits, and Payroll with Easy Custom Reporting"
4/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

I liked that everything is in one software. HR forms, benefits and payroll are in one software and easy to find. I like the custom report feature which allowed me to easily do custom reports to see the info I wanted to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

The payroll entry was a little more difficult than our other software. I did not like the limited timeframe of making changes to a paycheck. Also, customer service was not always easily reached. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Lexi Suarez-Bello of Paychex

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please email us at reviews@paychex.com.

Raymond M.
RM
Raymond M.
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Paychex Has Been a Trusted Partner for 30+ Years"
5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

Being with Paychex for over 30 years, they have been there for us in both growth and downscale stages for our company. They have all the services we could possibly need and the expertise to make sure everything runs smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

With so many services, it can be difficult to understand all that Paychex has to offer, but they do have a lot of resources to help us learn more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michelle Van Ornum of Paychex

Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please email us at reviews@paychex.com.

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Shannon P.
Manager of Payroll & AP
Oil & Energy
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Multi-Company Payroll and Streamlined Hiring with Paychex"
5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

Paychex makes it easy to pay employees across multiple companies, and it also streamlines the hiring process from application to hire. There are many features you can choose from as well, such as Flex, Benefits, 401K, and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

The analytics is most least favorite feature as running the report you need always seems to take longer than it should. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michelle Van Ornum of Paychex

Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please email us at reviews@paychex.com.

Beverly P.
BP
Beverly P.
Finance, Human Resource and Admin Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Paychex Makes Biweekly Payroll and Quarterly Taxes Effortless"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

Paychex has been great for managing our biweekly payroll, quarterly payroll taxes, and any garnishments that need to be processed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

I haven’t found any downsides to Paychex. We’ve been using it for over six years now, and it’s still just as helpful and reliable as it was when we first started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jill Sexton of Paychex

Hello. Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please email us at reviews@paychex.com.

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Amanda N.
HR & Operations Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Dated Interface Holds Back an Otherwise Solid Payroll and Onboarding Tool"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

It has the basics we need when it comes to payroll and onboarding. It generally isn't hard to find features. There's customer support through both chat and phone. It's reasonably priced given it's features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

It doesn't feel like a modern system. It's interface feels a bit dated. Some of it's onboarding features are not easy to use, such as assigning documents for signing. It does periodically update features, but I feel it's performance is lacking compared to other payroll services I've used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michelle Van Ornum of Paychex

Hello, thank you for your feedback. We'd like the opportunity to speak with you regarding some of your concerns. If you are open to it, please email reviews@paychex.com with your Company Name/ID, your name, and the best way to contact you. Thank you!

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible Platform, Helpful Staff, and Employer-Friendly Reports"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

The reports that are available to me as an employer. I also like the flexibility of the platform and how helpful the staff have been with responding to my questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

the number of staff who have been assigned to me. I think sometimes the staff do a great job introducing themselves and as is the case with my current rep., he transistioned into his role and I have yet to hear from him. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michelle Van Ornum of Paychex

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please email us at reviews@paychex.com.

Rahul A.
RA
Rahul A.
Data analyst
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly Payroll & HR Platform That Saves Time and Boosts Efficiency"
5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

What I like best about Paychex is its user-friendly payroll and HR platform, which simplifies employee management, tax filing, benefits administration, and compliance tasks. Reliable customer support, automation features, and accurate processing save time, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

One drawback of Paychex is that some advanced features can be expensive for small businesses. The platform may also have a learning curve for new users, and occasional delays in customer support response times can make resolving complex issues more challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jill Sexton of Paychex

Hello. Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please email us at reviews@paychex.com.

Tim H.
TH
Tim H.
Chief Executive Officer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Overpriced, over promises and under performs"
0/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

The thought of finding another payroll provider in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

They are overpriced. They over promise and under perform. The customer service is horrible and they do nothing to correct the problems internally and ignore the issues you present. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michelle Van Ornum of Paychex

We are sorry to hear about your experience with Paychex. We would like the opportunity to speak with you regarding the concerns you have. Please email reviews@paychex.com with your Company Name/ID, your name, and the best way to contact you. Thank you! We are looking forward to speaking with you. 

Karen R.
KR
Karen R.
Bookkeeper
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Paychex Flex Super Easy to Use"
5/5
What do you like best about Paychex?

Now I can fix some problems myself in the flex app. dont use any of the other services Paychex offers cuz we are small company but I am sure they have added a bunch of stuff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paychex?

Showed me how to set up my own reports in Paychexflex app. now I dont feel they need to improve anything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Lexi Suarez-Bello of Paychex

Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please email us at reviews@paychex.com.