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Payroll software automates the calculations, and provides tracking of, employee payrolls. Systems usually provide interfaces with the company’s accounting, HR and employee benefits systems.
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UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
UKG Pro
UKG Pro™ (formerly Ultimate Software UltiPro) is a powerful, global human capital management (HCM) solution. Transform your business with a connected global workforce experience delivered through resilient and mindful HR technology. From payroll to talent to service delivery to surveys, and everything in between, UKG Pro is the powerful HCM suite you need to drive people-focused results.
8.2
Composite Score
8.3
CX Score
+81
Emotional Footprint
90%
Likeliness to Recommend
29
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Intuit
Intuit Quickbooks
QuickBooks is an accounting software package developed and marketed by Intuit. QuickBooks products are geared mainly toward small and medium-sized businesses and offer on-premises accounting applications as well as cloud-based versions[2] that accept business payments, manage and pay bills, and payroll functions
8.2
Composite Score
8.5
CX Score
+86
Emotional Footprint
85%
Likeliness to Recommend
30
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Ceridian
Ceridian Dayforce
Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) platform that transforms the employee experience. It unifies data from across the entire employee lifecycle to enable better decision-making at every level. Dayforce is a comprehensive cloud platform that combines HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management in a single application. Our scalable platform is built with a single, flexible rules engine combined with real-time updates and calculations that help address complex regulatory requirements.
8.1
Composite Score
7.9
CX Score
+75
Emotional Footprint
87%
Likeliness to Recommend
72
Reviews
Paycom
Paycom HCM
Paycom helps businesses streamline their employment processes from recruiting to retirement and everything in between. Our Talent Acquisition, Time and Labor Management, Payroll, Talent Management and HR Management systems operate from a single database, eliminating redundant data entry and the integration of multiple systems.
8.0
Composite Score
8.3
CX Score
+82
Emotional Footprint
81%
Likeliness to Recommend
20
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Workday, Inc.
Workday Human Capital Management
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.
7.9
Composite Score
8.3
CX Score
+83
Emotional Footprint
80%
Likeliness to Recommend
31
Reviews
ADP
ADP Vantage
ADP HR Solutions provide a system of human resource management software solutions to streamline the management of human capital and payroll needs for any sized business.
7.9
Composite Score
8.2
CX Score
+80
Emotional Footprint
82%
Likeliness to Recommend
27
Reviews
ADP Canada
ADP TeamPay
With TeamPay by ADP®, you can expect an easy-to-navigate cloud-based payroll solution that’s ready when you are, with wizards to guide you through key tasks as you go. The simple, single screen interface makes it easy to get things done fast, so you can set up new employees in just minutes.
7.8
Composite Score
7.9
CX Score
+80
Emotional Footprint
80%
Likeliness to Recommend
25
Reviews
Paylocity
Paylocity
Our all-in-one software platform gives HR pros a way to easily manage daily tasks in payroll, benefits, talent, and workforce management. But what makes us different is that our technology is backed by a culture that truly cares about our clients’ success. Providers will merely sell you a product. But a partner actually cares about you and your business. A partner takes the time to get to know you and understand your needs. We work with you to identify the best solutions that will benefit your business today, while paving the way to a better tomorrow. And tomorrow is all about your team. Let's go forward together.
7.3
Composite Score
7.3
CX Score
+74
Emotional Footprint
73%
Likeliness to Recommend
31
Reviews
ADP
ADP Workforce Now
ADP HR Solutions provide a system of human resource management software solutions to streamline the management of human capital and payroll needs for any sized business.
7.3
Composite Score
7.2
CX Score
+68
Emotional Footprint
78%
Likeliness to Recommend
47
Reviews
Team Labs Inc
TeamPay
We help companies focus their resources on growth, not overhead. Teampay is the first purchasing software built for modern, technology-enabled businesses. Our products enable companies to request, approve and track expenditures in real-time. We give finance teams control and transparency, while empowering workers to be successful. Through automation we reduce the torment of manual processes, allowing our customers to concentrate on building the business.
9.1
Composite Score
9.7
CX Score
+98
Emotional Footprint
97%
Likeliness to Recommend
5
Reviews
Justworks, Inc
Justworks
Payroll, benefits, HR and compliance - all in one place. Justworks simplifies your business's back office complexities, so you can work fearlessly.
9.0
Composite Score
9.5
CX Score
+99
Emotional Footprint
91%
Likeliness to Recommend
5
Reviews
CanPay Software Inc
eNETEmployer
Work online from any location at any time of day with eNETEmployer, our Total Employee Management system. This web-based solution includes full-featured payroll and is perfect for Canadian companies of all types and sizes. Enjoy the convenience of calculating payroll at a time that's convenient to you - in a fully secure environment.
8.5
Composite Score
8.8
CX Score
+85
Emotional Footprint
86%
Likeliness to Recommend
5
Reviews
BambooHR
BambooHR
The online Human Resources Information System that makes time for the work meant to do. BambooHR guarantees your success when changing from spreadsheets to our HR software.
8.2
Composite Score
8.5
CX Score
+87
Emotional Footprint
84%
Likeliness to Recommend
9
Reviews
Ascentis
Ascentis HCM
Ascentis HR / HRIS software is wizard-driven and very intuitive, and walks the user through simple steps so complex processes can be automated and reported on. Ascentis automates communication, keeping managers in front of employees' needs. We have 300+ standard reports within Ascentis HR, plus the ability to create unlimited custom reports, giving you extremely deep access to your employee data.
7.7
Composite Score
7.8
CX Score
+80
Emotional Footprint
80%
Likeliness to Recommend
7
Reviews
Namely Inc
Namely
Namely allows you to save time, reduce costs, and manage your entire HR process with one integrated platform.
7.7
Composite Score
8.3
CX Score
+82
Emotional Footprint
74%
Likeliness to Recommend
9
Reviews
ADP
RUN Powered by ADP
ADP HR Solutions provide a system of human resource management software solutions to streamline the management of human capital and payroll needs for any sized business.
7.6
Composite Score
7.9
CX Score
+70
Emotional Footprint
79%
Likeliness to Recommend
5
Reviews
Oracle
Oracle PeopleSoft HCM
Oracle's PeopleSoft Human Capital Management enables you to architect a global foundation for HR data and improved business processes. PeopleSoft Human Capital Management delivers a robust set of best-in-class human resources functionality that enables you to increase productivity, accelerate business performance, and lower your cost of ownership.
7.1
Composite Score
6.9
CX Score
+56
Emotional Footprint
83%
Likeliness to Recommend
7
Reviews
Automatic Payroll Systems Inc
APS HR Unified Services
APS OnLine delivers flexible tools for managing core human resources (HR), payroll, time and attendance and absence management. By automating workflows, APS reduces time-consuming payroll tasks, elminates paperwork and provides an electronic audit trail for all data changes.
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Composite Score
10.0
CX Score
+100
Emotional Footprint
100%
Likeliness to Recommend
2
Reviews
PDS
Vista
PDS’ Vista® solution solves HCM challenges for organizations with employees across the U.S. and Canada. PDS provides a recruiting, onboarding, human resources, benefits, and payroll solution that can manage your business practices and processes more efficiently. Woven into the framework of Vista are powerful self-service, workflow, reporting, interface, and analytic tools that can be adopted for individual organizations. Recharge your employee experience with the PDS Vista suite of products.
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0
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Blue Marble Payroll
Blue Marble Payroll
Blue Marble provides payroll services in over 135+ countries around the world. Stay organized and compliant with monthly aggregated reporting that gives you real-time access to your payroll across all countries and currencies. No more spreadsheets and faxing – just a click of the mouse and you have the reports you need.
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Composite Score
10.0
CX Score
+100
Emotional Footprint
89%
Likeliness to Recommend
2
Reviews
Umana Carver Technologies
Umana Payroll
UMANA allows you to pay employees easily and in a timely fashion by accurately calculating earnings, benefits and deductions. The application includes a Web portal enables employee access to view their pay slips. Umana Payroll complies with all Canadian Federal and Provincial government requirements. This module can be driven by Umana time and is fully integrated Umana HR.
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Composite Score
10.0
CX Score
+100
Emotional Footprint
94%
Likeliness to Recommend
2
Reviews
Paychex, Inc.
Paychex Flex
Save time and improve payroll accuracy. Paychex makes it easier to enter employee hours, calculate payroll taxes, and keep up with wage and hour laws – without taking time away from your business.
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0
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UZIO Inc
UZIO Payroll
We make Payroll processing and Tax Filings easier! Our cloud-based payroll platform integrates seamlessly with the rest of your HR and benefits data, 401(k), workers’ compensation, TIme-Off Management making payroll processing easier and fuss-free. This fully integrated payroll processing software calculates deductions accurately and generates payslips every month while keeping your business compliant. It adapts to changing tax laws and files payroll taxes on time. We help to determine if you’re meeting the requirements of the ACA and then make it super easy to track it.
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ADP is offering updates and webcasts to keep customers informed during the COVID-19 response. There’s a significant impact anticipated for employers, including complex compliance, financial, and strategic issues surrounding workforce management.
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The demand for a single suite for human capital management (HCM) solutions continues to grow. Kronos recently announced increased growth in the Kronos Cloud Payroll solution.