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Paylocity Demo - HR Compliance Dashboard
Paylocity’s Compliance Dashboard will change the way you view HR compliance. Through its intuitive interface, stay on track with your company’s data completeness and visualize important employee compliance items, all in one place.
Paylocity Demo - Employee Self Service (ESS)
Employees want secure and easy access to their information, 24/7. With Employee Self Service (ESS), they can view checks, request time off, clock in and out, update personal data, collaborate, and interact with each other.
Paylocity Demo - Flexible Benefits, Made to Order
Administer third-party benefit services like FSAs, HSAs, TMAs, and COBRA with ease, and supplement your standard plans with complementary programs, giving your employees the benefits options they need.
Paylocity Demo - Data Insights: Modern Workforce Index
Our unified dashboard shows you how well you’re doing with step-by-step ways to improve engagement. See your overall score and compare your performance to peers—then, break down results across tool utilization, employee sentiment, and organizational health.
Paylocity Demo - Recruitment: Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Find candidates that can jump right in because they’re just the right fit. From application creation to communicating with candidates, our tool improves the hiring process for you and your future employees.
Paylocity Demo - Workforce Management
Our Workforce Management tools help get you out of juggling spreadsheets, bulletin boards, and multiple emails. Eliminate unplanned labor costs, minimize compliance risks, and deliver a mobile and connected experience for on-the-go managers and employees.
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Kate H.
KH
Human Resources Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless HR & Payroll Management with Paylocity"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

Our organization uses Paylocity as our main HR and payroll platform for all employees. We rely on it for payroll processing, time and attendance tracking, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee self-service. Changing over from ADP to Paylocity was a long process, but the transition went smoothly and the system has been very easy to navigate.

Paylocity helps us streamline many of our HR functions in one place — from processing payroll accurately and on time to keeping employee data organized and accessible. The self-service features have reduced the amount of manual work for HR and allowed employees to manage their own information easily. Overall, our experience with Paylocity has been excellent, and it has made day-to-day HR and payroll management much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

Not many people know about it. I would suggest more marketing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adilene M.
AM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined HR and Payroll Integration"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

I enjoy using Paylocity for its seamless integration capabilities, especially with other vendors like our 403b provider, which makes HR and payroll processes incredibly smooth. The platform's capability to keep all employee data in one place is extremely helpful, as it simplifies data management and feedback collection through surveys. I also appreciate Paylocity's user-friendly interface and ease of use, which were significant factors in switching from ADP. These features enhance the overall efficiency and usability of the software, making it an indispensable tool for our HRIS needs. I am very likely to recommend Paylocity, as evidenced by my high recommendation rating of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

I dislike the extended hold times to get a representative on the phone and the delayed response time to emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dave L.
DL
Director of Information Technology
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable HR & Payroll Solution with Stellar Support"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

I have a deep appreciation for Paylocity's organized migration plan, which made the transition seamless and not difficult for us. It effectively solved significant issues we had with our previous provider, such as tax problems and unsatisfactory customer service. I'm impressed with the superior reporting capabilities Paylocity offers, which stand out compared to other systems we've evaluated. The mobile app is notably better and more functional, enhancing usability for our team. Features like recruiting, onboarding, and time and labor management are outstanding, with performance management being very good. The reliability, accuracy, and intuitiveness of the system make it user-friendly, especially the benefits module, which I find particularly strong and easy to manage for our staff. Additionally, the competitive pricing and much better customer support compared to previous providers are noteworthy. Overall, most of these features are superior to alternatives we've considered, contributing to an overall positive experience with Paylocity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

I find it challenging that the benefits module in Paylocity is treated almost completely separate from HRIS and payroll. This separation can create inefficiencies, as I would prefer these functionalities to be more integrated. Additionally, the support is separated between benefits and the rest of the system, which sometimes makes it less helpful. It would be significantly more beneficial to have a unified support system that can address all aspects comprehensively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DG
Sr Human Resources Generalist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Outstanding Efficiency and Seamless Self-Service with Paylocity"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

The Paylocity platform has been outstanding; it has significantly improved efficiency within our HRIS process with the workflows, data insights, and reduced paper-based tasks with the onboarding and recruiting modules. We attempted to use other platforms and ended up coming back to Paylocity, it was truly the best HRIS for our company's needs. From consultation to development and implementation,and going live, the process was easy to follow. In addition, it is an easy platform that has supported our employees for self-service needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

An area of improvement for Paylocity is their enhancements; while updates and new features are implemented regularly, they are not always regularly or frequently communicated to all users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TK
Administrative Assistant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to Use, Versatile Software with Excellent Customer Service"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

I really like that it is so easy to use and more than just a payroll software . As an Ops mgr for a small business, we utilize the HR, onboarding, and look for more ways to use the features we aren't currently using. Also, the customer service is amazing! Always so helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

I'm not really sure there is anything I dislike, but would love to see the reviews feature updated to where you can utilize more than one rating system (we use 1-5 rating and a +/- system). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DS
Payroll Benefits and HRIS Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to Use and Reliable! I would recommend!!"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

The product is very easy to use. I have had zero issues with the site being down and the employees really enjoy the app experience (it is only one app ... unlike competitors where we used to have to deal with "you downloaded the wrong XYZ app").

I am in the product every day almost all day. It really is refreshing to not have to deal with site connectivity issues. The implementation was very smooth. Honestly one of the 1st implementations where the vendor actually did the bulk of the work. I am use to getting a lot of data myself and converting. Paylocity took care of most of that for me!

My customer support rep is quick to respond. In the event they are not available, Paylocity's support model allows for other members of my reps team to step in.

We use the API functionality for in house system integration and I find their SFTP process very easy to use (for those vendors that still requite it!) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

While still a great experience, I wish the reporting writer tool was a bit more configurable. I am use to writing within SQL and am familiar more with those sort of reporting tools. As is, I find myself often creating a report and then having to manipulate within Excel Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BG
Senior Director, Human Resources
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly System with Helpful Support"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

The screens are user friendly and once you learn the ins and outs of the system it is easy to navigate as a manager and/or an administrator. Paylocity was definitely an upgrade from our prior HRIS. It is easy to get assistance when you call into to their support line. They also make the open enrollment process easy by partnering you with a benefits specialist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

We had some growing pains when we first started with Paylocity, but some of that was just a learning curve. And the other issues were due to a misunderstanding of how Paylocity processes certain items. Once we got past the issues, working with Paylocity has been much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JS
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Customer Support, but Full Access Is Pricey"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

I love that I can always talk to a customer service rep. The online help has become increasingly intuitive over the years, but sometimes I like to talk to someone to point me in the right direction. They are always willing to help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

Accessing all of the modules (features) would be expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lori B.
LB
HR Director
Banking
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"All encompassing HRIS system for HR needs"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

The Paylocity platform is user-friendly and straightforward to navigate. We started with Paylocity over 10 years ago with a very smooth implementation process. Our team was exceptional to work with. We utilize the Time and Attendance feature on a daily basis, which has been especially helpful for our managers and employees by streamlining processes, while the HR and Payroll module has made bi-weekly payroll processing much simpler. The system offers a wide range of reporting options, allowing us to generate reports automatically or on demand. We have also implemented the Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, and Compensation modules, all of which have contributed to greater efficiency in managing recruitment, onboarding, and employee performance. When needed, we are able to reach out to our account manager or customer service for support questions. We not always get the same dedicated person but one that is knowledgeable to help us with questions. Paylocity stands out as an innovative company that continually seeks new ways to support HR professionals in retaining and engaging employees. We highly recommend considering Paylocity as an HR platform solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

Paylocity is an innovative company continuously looking to keep thing fresh and efficient. There have been some process changes, but I actually see this as a positive, so I can't say it's a bad thing! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

paul A.
PA
HR manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"HR manger"
What do you like best about Paylocity?

What I like best about Paylocity is how user-friendly and organized the system is. It makes managing payroll, employee records, and time tracking much easier. The self-service options are also very helpful because employees can access their pay stubs, benefits, and schedules anytime. Overall, Paylocity helps save time, keeps everything accurate, and improves communication between HR and employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Paylocity?

What I dislike about Paylocity is that some features can be a bit slow or complicated to navigate, especially when switching between different sections like reports and approvals. Certain functions, such as customizing forms or uploading multiple documents, could be more efficient. It also takes time for new users to learn all the tools available. Overall, while it’s a great system, there’s room for improvement in speed and ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

14 months

Average Discount

9%

Perceived Cost

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Paylocity Features
Reporting
Performance and Reliability
Reporting and Dashboards
User, Role, and Access Management
Payroll Entry
Time Off Accrual
Web Portal
Tax Calculation
Tax Filing
Automatic Tax Payment
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