# XCD HR Reviews
**Vendor:** Xcdhr  
**Category:** [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr)  
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 7
## About XCD HR
The xcd people platform is a single solution for HR &amp; Payroll. Our founder is Chris Mitford-Slade, a seasoned HR Director, who wanted a cloud-based solution catering to HR and Payroll needs. This singular application was designed with the practicalities of day-to-day HR operations in mind. The xcd software is built to make accessing analytics easy, relieve the admin burden, and offer self-service to employees. From its inception, xcd was designed to revolutionise the management of your workforce. Our solution is built on Salesforce technology enabling it to be fully flexible and endlessly configurable so that it can be tailored to your unique processes, while also offering best-in-class security and integrations.



## XCD HR Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users praise the **excellent customer support** of XCD HR, helping smooth implementations and enhancing user experience. (6 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **intuitive design** of XCD HR, making navigation easy for both users and administrators. (4 reviews)
- Users commend the **easy integration** of XCD HR with Salesforce, simplifying processes and enhancing overall efficiency. (3 reviews)
- Users highlight the **easy onboarding** with XCD HR, praising smooth implementation and comprehensive training support. (3 reviews)
- Users value the **simplicity and excellent support** of XCD HR, making navigation and reporting effortlessly efficient. (3 reviews)
- Implementation Ease (3 reviews)
- Simplicity (3 reviews)
- Comprehensive Features (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Implementation (2 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find XCD HR has **complex reporting** that can complicate processes and obscure problem origins. (2 reviews)
- Users find **limited customization** options in XCD HR, making it challenging to tailor the system to specific needs. (2 reviews)
- Users express concerns about **slow customer support** , particularly for HR-related inquiries that impact timely resolutions. (2 reviews)
- Users find that **HR support response times are slower** during implementation, impacting the overall experience. (1 reviews)
- Users face **ineffective HR management** due to delayed support responses and training timing issues impacting user experience. (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Lack of Mobile App (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (1 reviews)
- Limited Options (1 reviews)

## XCD HR Reviews
  ### 1. XCD - HR, Payroll & Performance Modules

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Henry  H. | Chief People Officer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 30, 2025

**What do you like best about XCD HR?**

XCD is a great fully integrated HR & Payroll solution. We have transformed our payroll from taking weeks in month to being able to complete it within hours. 

There is a really easy User Interface which takes very little training to help user navigate themselves and utilise the platforms functionality. 

We implemented XCD at a challenging time for our organisation with little internal knowledge due to a new HR team being hired. The implementation team at XCD were incredibly patient in working with us. We ended with a seamless implementation.

**What do you dislike about XCD HR?**

There aren't many things to dislike about XCD. Maybe the Customer Support function could provide slightly more comprehensive responses but i am yet to have an issue not resolved. Just perhaps could have been resolved quicker with more detail in the explanation.

**What problems is XCD HR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We previously had seperate HR & Payroll solutions, generating a significant amount of errors each month. Alongside these errors there was an extensive manual processing requirement meaning a member of the team was dedicated to Payroll processing for 3 weeks of the month. 

We have almost entirely eliminated payroll errors and we now calculate the time taken to complete payroll in hours.

  ### 2. Easy to use and continually improved with each release

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Tuba G. | Lead People Partner, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 31, 2025

**What do you like best about XCD HR?**

It is relatively easy to implement and use. The support you receive during the implementation period is great. the training provided is comprehensive. 

Its continually improved with each release.

Its easy to use. can make custom made reports too.

**What do you dislike about XCD HR?**

Training is provided before the implementation takes place, would be easier to have the product, get the implementation done and have the training before the UAT period as the training is comprehensive and you somehow forget things between implementing the data / product and UAT period. 

Customer support provided in general is good however  it takes longer to get a response for the HR related cases raised in comparison to the UAT period.

**What problems is XCD HR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We have HR and Payroll under the same platform since the implementation and this made it easier for the team

  ### 3. XCD: The final piece to our ecosystem

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Manufacturing | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 31, 2025

**What do you like best about XCD HR?**

ne of the best things about XCD is that it’s built entirely on Salesforce. This means there’s no need for complex third-party integrations or syncing data across systems. Everything—from managing users to reporting—is done within Salesforce, which really helps to eliminate data silos and reduce admin overhead.

Since XCD uses Salesforce’s security model, setting up user permissions is a breeze. Our teams can only see the employee data they need, without the hassle of adding extra layers of security.

We found the implementation process really smooth, especially for the Core HR module. XCD provides upload templates that make importing HR data, like employee records and job details, much easier.

One feature that really stood out to us was XCD’s customer portal. It offers quick responses to any questions we had, so we always felt supported when we needed help.

On top of that, the portal has a huge library of help materials. These resources focus on how to use the system day-to-day, with easy-to-follow guides on everything from navigating the interface to using specific HR modules. They’ve been super helpful for our HR team to get up to speed and solve any small issues on their own.

**What do you dislike about XCD HR?**

As of this review, the XCD My HR page is built entirely using Lightning Web Components, meaning it’s not easy to customise to fit our organisation's specific needs. However, XCD is aware of this and has it on their roadmap, so we’re hopeful for improvements in the future.

At the moment, XCD lacks strong mobile support, which has posed a challenge for us. To work around this, we had to create our own Salesforce Lightning app to manage mobile-enabled items from XCD. This was necessary because XCD items were mixed in with other items from our managed packages, making them difficult to locate within the "All Items" section. Like the My HR page issue, mobile support is also on XCD’s roadmap, so we’re expecting improvements in future updates.

**What problems is XCD HR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

XCD HR has really helped us address a few key challenges in managing HR processes. Here’s how it’s benefiting us:

1. Consolidating HR Data
Before XCD, our HR data was scattered across different systems, making it difficult to get a clear view of employee information. Now, everything is integrated into Salesforce, so we have everything in one place, making it easier to access and manage.

2. Better Reporting
Generating HR reports used to be a hassle. With XCD’s integration with Salesforce’s reporting tools, we now have customisable dashboards and real-time reports, making it easier to track key HR metrics.

3. Improved Data Security
Managing who sees what information has always been important. Since XCD uses Salesforce’s security model, setting up user permissions is straightforward, and we don’t need to add extra layers of security.

4. Mobile Access
Before XCD, it was difficult to access HR tools on mobile devices. While mobile support is still improving, we’ve been able to create our own Salesforce Lightning app for mobile access, making it easier for employees to access HR features on the go.

  ### 4. Great overall but can sometimes be limiting for our team

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Darrin  W. | People Partner, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 31, 2025

**What do you like best about XCD HR?**

I like that is constanlty changing and up dating for the better. The team at XCD are super helpful and always looking to see how it can improve and work better for us.

**What do you dislike about XCD HR?**

XCD is a highly complex tool, sometimes to it's own detriment. One thing out of place and the domino effect it can have can be quite significant. It's hard sometimes to see where the problem stemmed from as it's usually humar error. But sometimes thing go on behind the scenes and even Xcd support are a little baffled. We always manage to find a solution though.
And the only reason I mentioned that it was limiting was mainly down to our own restrictions and access rights that we put in place because  of the  complicated back end end work and reports built in by our Salesforce Team. So not a reflection on Xcd - just frustrating for us at times.

**What problems is XCD HR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The Auto enrollment is almost working 100% and there are just a couple minor glitches to iron out. This will massively help bring down admin time when working correctly

Hopefull y we will hear soon how we can submit out benefits through payroll which will also be a big help.

The recent feature for selecting the period for the payment toemployee has hugely helps with bringing down the retros for the month,

  ### 5. Excellent HR System & Support

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Financial Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 20, 2025

**What do you like best about XCD HR?**

The best thing about the XCD HR system is its simplicity.  It is very easy for both self service users and system administrators to navigate and use and they have an excellent support system, user guides and online training available.  I particularly like the reporting functionality.  If there is a field that exists in the system, it can report on it.  it also integrates with other products and has data loading functionality to help with bulk changes.

**What do you dislike about XCD HR?**

A few issues with integration that weren't as easily resolved as the majority of other queries.

**What problems is XCD HR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

HR, Payroll, Learning & Recruitment

  ### 6. XCD Payroll Review

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Manufacturing | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 13, 2025

**What do you like best about XCD HR?**

The system is user friendly and has a great customer support service. We are lucky to have a great account manager on our side too - Jamie Hubbard. I use the system everyday and have used many systems in the past and I am happy we use XCD.

**What do you dislike about XCD HR?**

The system can over complicate things but they are making some great updates regularly

**What problems is XCD HR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

XCD has helped us have one place for our HR data base and payroll. Reporting and employee's access all in one place.

  ### 7. HR Software- relatively easy to use but can be unreliable

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Mindy G. | Internal Operations Technician, Insurance, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 25, 2019

**What do you like best about XCD HR?**

Overall XCD HR combines necessary items quite well. We use this to combine sales force with our performance system. It also holds our internal vacancies screen. Overall its pretty simple to navigate and utilize without direction. 

**What do you dislike about XCD HR?**

XCD HR can be unreliable. We have had it go down for weeks at a time with issues caused on their end and not our own. That is frustrating when attempting to meet review deadlines. 

**What problems is XCD HR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

XCD HR holds our objectives and reviews for employee performances. 


## XCD HR Discussions
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## XCD HR Features
**Core HR**
- Organization Management
- Time, Attendance, and PTO
- Expense Management
- Salary Structures
- Compliance
- Benefits Administration

**Expense Reports**
- Ease of Creating Expense Reports
- Bank / Credit Card Integration
- Smart Categorization
- Digital Receipt Management
- Employee Reimbursement
- Currency Conversions
- Credit Card Integration

**Employee Self Service**
- Web Portal
- Benefits Manager
- Mobile

**Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance**
- Autonomous Task Execution

**Agentic AI - Expense Management**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Cross-system Integration

**Travel Management**
- Ease of Booking
- Itinerary Management
- Trip Notifications
- Advanced Integrations

**Administration**
- Payroll Entry
- Time Off Accrual
- Direct Deposit
- Expense Reimbursement
- Pre-tax Deductions
- Wage Garnishment
- Approvals
- Check/W-2 Printing
- Check/W-2 Delivery

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Summarization

**Taxes**
- Tax Calculation
- Tax Filing
- Automatic Tax Payment

**Client Invoicing**
- Invoice Creation and Delivery
- Electronic Payments
- Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition

**Integration**
- API / Integration
- Time Tracking Integration
- Accounting Integration
- Core HR Integration

**Generative AI - Expense Management**
- Image-to-Text
- Text Generation
- Text Summarization

**Platform**
- Customization 
- Integration APIs
- Internationalization
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Performance
- Mobility
- Reporting
- Dashboards

**Platform**
- Reporting and Dashboards
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Performance and Reliability
- Scalability

**Mobile**
- Receipt Capture
- Mileage Tracking
- Travel Itinerary and Flight Status Updates

**Platform**
- Embedded AI / Machine Learning
- Complex Approval Workflow

**Administration**
- PCI Regulation Compliant

**Administration**
- Business Tool Integration
- Workflow
- Automated Reminders
- Policy Compliance Management
- User, Role, and Access Management

**Platform**
- Reporting
- APIs / Integration
- Internationalization
- Performance and Reliability
- Mobile User Support
- Offline

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