Payfactors Features
Platform (16)
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. 259 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
Integration APIs
Based on 199 Payfactors reviews. 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.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. 198 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
User, Role, and Access Management
As reported in 275 Payfactors 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. 286 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 188 Payfactors reviews.
Reporting
Based on 280 Payfactors reviews. 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. 284 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
Reward Structuring
Define compensation packages and allowance plans within the system. Specify the various components of compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and equity. Structure compensation pools and hierarchies for continual planning. This feature was mentioned in 235 Payfactors reviews.
Workflow Automation
Based on 230 Payfactors reviews. Streamline the flow of work processes by establishing triggers and alerts that notify and route information to the appropriate people when their action is required within the compensation process.
Compensation History
As reported in 280 Payfactors reviews. Access employee compensation history and talent records when evaluating compensation adjustments to inform decision making.
Performance Management Integration
As reported in 183 Payfactors reviews. Integrate employee performance data from a third-party performance management solution to supplement compensation history and establish pay-for-performance compensation structures.
Embedded Analytics
Based on 261 Payfactors reviews. View budgetory allocations across the organization, compensation information related to individual employees or departments, and underlying compensation trends in analytics dashboards embedded in the system.
Reporting Capabilities
Create standard and ad-hoc reports of compensation data within the system. Trends and other graphical representations of data displayed by analytics dashboards can be included in reports. This feature was mentioned in 328 Payfactors reviews.
Compensation Data Management
As reported in 331 Payfactors reviews. Easily import data into or export data from the system, and access employee compensation data quickly within the system. Create compensation hierarchies so that managers can access relevant team information.
Internationalization
Based on 188 Payfactors reviews. Extend compensation configurations around the globe using flexible location profiles, multiple language options, and automatic currency conversion tools within the system.
Basics (1)
Performance
As reported in 62 Payfactors reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Content (2)
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks 58 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
Content Creation
Contains tools that allow users to create original content directly within the application This feature was mentioned in 48 Payfactors reviews.
Logistics (2)
Integrations & APIs
As reported in 57 Payfactors reviews. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
User, Role and Access Management
As reported in 61 Payfactors reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. to both internal and external users.
Basic Features (2)
High level regression analysis
Compares cohorts with complex, customizable logic for deeper analysis. This feature was mentioned in 79 Payfactors reviews.
Dashboard
Contains customizable dashboard enabling users to visualize pay gaps. This feature was mentioned in 89 Payfactors reviews.
Risk Mitigation (1)
Budgeting
Forecasts potential budgets necessary to remediate pay inequities. This feature was mentioned in 77 Payfactors reviews.
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management (3)
Benchmarking Data
As reported in 133 Payfactors reviews. Displays and compares pay equity information, comparing the parity of pay across demographics.
Pay Equity
Based on 122 Payfactors reviews. Comes with native pay equity module or capabilities.
Salary Bands
Facilitates organizing workers into salary bands and comparing or contrasting across different levels in the organization. This feature was mentioned in 124 Payfactors reviews.
Core Features - Salary Benchmarking Software (3)
Dashboard
As reported in 83 Payfactors reviews. Presents customizable compensation dashboards with data visualizations.
Industry Benchmarking
Based on 89 Payfactors reviews. Sets compensation benchmarks based on data from industry competitors.
Hierarchy
Includes pay or crediting rules to organize salary structure into relevant hierarchy. 78 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
Auditing - Salary Benchmarking Software (1)
Reporting
As reported in 75 Payfactors reviews. Enables users to create customized reports on compensation packages for auditing purposes.
Advanced Features - Salary Benchmarking Software (3)
Structure
Based on 79 Payfactors reviews. Includes pay rules to organize salary structure into relevant hierarchy.
Salary Survey
As reported in 79 Payfactors reviews. Generates internal or external surveys for organizations to conduct indepedent salary reach when determing benchmarks.
AI
Uses AI to project an appropriate salary based on job description or other datasets. 68 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform - Compensation Planning (6)
Compensation Budgeting
Structures compensation pools and pay brackets that include the pay rules to facilitate continual planning for the organization. This feature was mentioned in 63 Payfactors reviews.
Merit Cycle Planning
Based on 60 Payfactors reviews. Manages compensation for merit cycles and transparently shares payscales when employees are eligible for raises and bonuses.
Pay Transparency
As reported in 63 Payfactors reviews. Provides open access when it comes to company salary ranges, as well as displaying reasoning for salary decisions from management.
Automated Compliance
Maintains compliance with corporate policies, state mandates, and federal regulations regarding compensation with builtin compliance features, including automated identification and flagging of unapproved behaviors. 60 reviewers of Payfactors have provided feedback on this feature.
Reward Structuring
Defines the various components of compensation packages, allowance plans, base pay, bonuses, and equity. This feature was mentioned in 60 Payfactors reviews.
Compensation History
Based on 63 Payfactors reviews. Accesses employee compensation history and talent records when evaluating compensation planning strategies.
Additional Features - Compensation Planning (3)
Reporting Capabilities
Based on 62 Payfactors reviews. Creates standard reports on compensation data from the company, as well as graphical representations of data displayed by analytics dashboards.
Workflow Automation
As reported in 58 Payfactors reviews. Streamlines compensation planning processes by establishing triggers and alerts that automatically notify users when their input is required.
Integrations
Intergrates with other pay tools such as compensation management, salary and benchmarking, and pay equity software - as well as other HR solutions. This feature was mentioned in 58 Payfactors reviews.
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
Compensation history is the private information that some companies may choose to ask candidates for during the interview process. Learn about states where asking salary history is banned, the benefits of having this data, and more.
Compensation statements outline an employee’s compensation history, including all employer-provided benefits and rewards, throughout the fiscal year. Learn more about the elements included in a compensation statement and why it’s important to create one.





