Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ADP TotalSource
Score 6.4 out of 10
N/A
ADP TotalSource is a professional employer organization (PEO) that provides strategic HR outsourcing. It includes services and technology to manage employee benefits, payroll, compliance, risk management, safety, and recruiting. Users have access to an online portal for things like self-service reporting, generating pay statements, and managing applicant resumes/interviews. Help from the service center and industry experts is available by phone.N/A
isolved
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
isolved is a SaaS-based, cloud-resident Human Capital Management (HCM) solution that provides Payroll, HR, Benefits Administration, Time & Attendance, Talent Management and Compliance. Employers have the ability to schedule an upcoming shift, view overtime levels, run a customized report, preview payroll in real time, write a performance report for a peer or elect benefits.N/A
TriNet
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
TriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR and payroll solutions tailored by industry. TriNet also offers specialized services through client access to HR representatives for advice and notifications on impactful regulatory changes.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ADP TotalSourceisolvedTriNet
Free Trial
NoNoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ADP TotalSourceisolvedTriNet
Considered Multiple Products
ADP TotalSource
isolved
Chose isolved
The customer service support level is vastly superior to that of ADP Workforce Now. The payroll reporting functionality is much more robust on ADP Workforce Now's end than that of isolved. isolved is easier to use for both the payroll practitioner and the employees than that of …
Chose isolved
iSolved is very user friendly and the reporting is great
Chose isolved
isolved has more focus on customer service than our experience with Paychex and ADP. The system is competitively priced and has all of the same bells and whistles that the other software had. We also find that the overall software is easier to navigate. In our experience with …
Chose isolved
I don't think I listed all of the HCM vendors we tried out; however, let me save you some time. If you want the most affordable option that's user friendly with the most options, go with isolved. One thing I need to mention is the communication they have with all the evolving …
Chose isolved
I find the isolved software more appealing than either ADP or Paychex. However, while I hated dealing with ADP because they are too big and very difficult to navigate as a result, we had very few issues (particularly tax-related) so, based on that alone ADP and Paychex were …
TriNet
Chose TriNet
We use Justworks quite a bit, but the difference is the designated support specialist. They only offer a general # to call into or a chat box. Also, they don't offer an audit prior to payroll processing, which I find helpful to keep accuracy and detect any errors. The JW …
Chose TriNet
My company has been using TriNet for over a decade. The decision was made before I joined; however, it was a good business decision for us at the time due to the size of our company.
Chose TriNet
In my opinion, TriNet is old and slow compared to some of the others.
Chose TriNet
TriNet was already in use when I started, I switched off of this software as soon as I was able to. ADP and Sequoia both had better customer support, though similar reporting functionality and UX. TriNet was better than both at payroll.
Chose TriNet
TriNet offered us a huge financial incentive to switch to their PEO. Benefit costs seem to be more expensive than competitors.
Chose TriNet
I didn't select TriNet, it was at my organization when I got here. No one at TriNet gave my company information on how hard it is to move companies in the middle of the quarter. Even UKG did that. I think that every other system works better.
Chose TriNet
TriNet has way more guardrails setup to avoid compliance issues. TriNet's knowledge center is immensely more helpful.
Chose TriNet
Response time is much better with TriNet. All parts of their site are well-designed for a smooth user experience. Administration costs are reasonable (some others are offensively high and remind you that you could just hire another FT employee to do this work).
Chose TriNet
Their service is way better than ADP. I was not impressed with the ADP PEO response times and provided support. I would recommend TriNet over them any day if you are looking for a reliable PEO. Oracle is outdated, when I was recently using it within a company, very clunky. Payl…
Chose TriNet
They both have their good and bad. The assistance with ADP was much faster.
Chose TriNet
did not have much experience with similar product
Chose TriNet
TriNet had more knowledge and experience with non-profit organizations, benefit rates were comparable or lower.
Chose TriNet
Frankly, I didn't select TriNet, I inherited it from our previous HR manager. I am not sure that I would have selected it. While I would not have selected Justworks, I have had amazing experiences with ADP and based on cost and options would have been more likely to choose them …
Chose TriNet
ADP is meant for very large organizations. Expensive and not very user friendly.
Chose TriNet
Trinet has more features than Gusto and QuickBooks Online as far as HR reporting, census, off-cycle payroll, tax reports etc. But the biggest thing it doesn't have that all of these other do is a live chat feature that is completely necessary for immediate payroll issues that …
Chose TriNet
They were about the same. We went with TriNet because of a bad experience I had with Paychex. However, TriNet started off strong and then the service went downhill. Finally, as I wrote, the state setup/final tax filings not being done makes me say I will not go back to Trinet.
Chose TriNet
ADP's cost, user interface, benefits offered etc. were not as good a match for our company as TriNet's offerings. TriNet appeared much more user friendly with a significantly easier learning curve. TriNet also offered a greater all-in package for our small business.
Chose TriNet
Three years ago, when I switched, TriNet was better because it had a better, easier website, more insurance choices, and it was a little bit cheaper at the time.
Chose TriNet
I found cheaper options but was confident in TriNet as a company. Your core business seemed like an "add-on" for others.

Ardelle Stoute did a great sales job as did Hope Webber as our customer service interface.
Features
ADP TotalSourceisolvedTriNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
7.8
189 Ratings
4% below category average
TriNet
7.2
721 Ratings
12% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.2165 Ratings7.6514 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.1158 Ratings6.9547 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.2150 Ratings7.4518 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.5156 Ratings7.3609 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.3100 Ratings6.7428 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.7130 Ratings7.0456 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.6120 Ratings7.6575 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
9.1
200 Ratings
11% above category average
TriNet
7.9
777 Ratings
3% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.2196 Ratings8.1752 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.596 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.8138 Ratings7.7270 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.4148 Ratings8.1761 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.6192 Ratings8.4709 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.2159 Ratings8.0627 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.0108 Ratings7.3389 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
8.7
167 Ratings
6% above category average
TriNet
6.8
509 Ratings
18% below category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.2137 Ratings7.2425 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings8.6164 Ratings6.6488 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.4133 Ratings6.7398 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
8.5
189 Ratings
4% above category average
TriNet
7.3
759 Ratings
12% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.1188 Ratings8.3736 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.9180 Ratings8.0751 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.7128 Ratings7.2644 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings6.574 Ratings5.7233 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings9.4150 Ratings7.1569 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
9.6
57 Ratings
18% above category average
TriNet
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.657 Ratings1.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
8.0
174 Ratings
6% above category average
TriNet
6.8
641 Ratings
10% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.0165 Ratings6.7554 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings8.3170 Ratings7.2608 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.793 Ratings6.4313 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
8.6
146 Ratings
8% above category average
TriNet
7.1
626 Ratings
12% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings9.1145 Ratings7.2624 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.2109 Ratings7.0391 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
7.7
55 Ratings
4% below category average
TriNet
6.5
117 Ratings
21% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.444 Ratings6.4103 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.547 Ratings6.4113 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.641 Ratings6.4101 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.052 Ratings6.6112 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
7.3
77 Ratings
8% below category average
TriNet
6.4
199 Ratings
21% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings7.867 Ratings6.5175 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.365 Ratings6.4163 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings7.370 Ratings6.4162 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings7.369 Ratings6.7171 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.064 Ratings5.99 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ADP TotalSource
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Ratings
isolved
7.5
51 Ratings
4% below category average
TriNet
7.0
93 Ratings
11% below category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.336 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.744 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings8.046 Ratings6.588 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings7.238 Ratings6.382 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
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Ratings
isolved
8.0
73 Ratings
3% above category average
TriNet
7.0
133 Ratings
10% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.558 Ratings6.6102 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.265 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings8.356 Ratings6.785 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.460 Ratings6.9104 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.055 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.961 Ratings7.0111 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.771 Ratings6.9119 Ratings
Best Alternatives
ADP TotalSourceisolvedTriNet
Small Businesses
Justworks
Justworks
Score 6.8 out of 10
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.3 out of 10
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Justworks
Justworks
Score 6.8 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises

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PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
ADP TotalSourceisolvedTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
(16 ratings)
8.4
(210 ratings)
7.3
(776 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(25 ratings)
8.6
(52 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(16 ratings)
7.4
(673 ratings)
Availability
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(0 ratings)
9.1
(7 ratings)
8.2
(19 ratings)
Performance
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(0 ratings)
8.7
(6 ratings)
6.9
(19 ratings)
Support Rating
3.3
(3 ratings)
7.9
(64 ratings)
7.1
(758 ratings)
In-Person Training
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(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
9.4
(6 ratings)
Online Training
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(0 ratings)
9.1
(7 ratings)
9.0
(8 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(14 ratings)
8.6
(28 ratings)
Configurability
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(0 ratings)
7.6
(6 ratings)
2.8
(12 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
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(0 ratings)
8.1
(3 ratings)
2.8
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.7
(5 ratings)
2.1
(8 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(7 ratings)
8.8
(18 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.9
(5 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(8 ratings)
7.8
(16 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
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(0 ratings)
9.1
(7 ratings)
7.0
(16 ratings)
User Testimonials
ADP TotalSourceisolvedTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
ADP
I would not use this company for anything. [I believe my] employees [absolutely] hate the software and there are constantly glitches in the software which occur every payroll run, benefits enrollment, etc. [I have spent] large amounts of time on the phone with outsourced customer support[,] so think twice when comparing [the] cost to other providers. [I feel] you [will] need someone full time to deal with all of their issues. We are currently in the process of setting up another PEO company. The amount of money and time to implement ADP has been a huge loss.
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isolved
I have not yet run into a scenario that isolved is not appropriate. There have been a few specific functionalities that isolved couldn't accommodate, such as paid PTO plans. If employees frequently switch between different legal companies with different EINs, isolved really isn't built to handle that, and we've had to come up with creative solutions.
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TriNet
I truly believe TriNet is the best PEO out there. Our specialist, [...], was top notch and always made me feel special. I appreciate all the features available, not just for my employees but for me, as an HR specialist. The benefits I am now able to offer is why we joined but all the features and ease of use is what will keep us clients moving forward. My only issue was feeling a bit rushed through training. I was told I would get written procedures but they were pretty antiquated.
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Pros
ADP
  • Payroll was easy to learn and use with time tracking in a short time frame
  • Tracking team members request offs and approving them were very easy
  • Customizing reports for specific periods of time. This made is very easy for end of year tracking for total hours worked and total dollars paid.
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isolved
  • The payroll processing has been a huge benefit in keeping our weekly payroll process on track and accurate.
  • The COBRA services are very beneficial and we do not have to do any tracking. I appreciate this process is no longer on my duty list.
  • I would say the third id probably the timekeeping. The system is effective for daily tracking and timecard review. The access to the time clock is exceptional with multiple access points. The adjustments for additional pay on holidays has been helpful.
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TriNet
  • Customer support is great when working with Amy Hoffman. She's always very quick to respond and helpful. I'd say she's the thing that makes me want to stay with TriNet the most.
  • The webinars are very helpful. I utilize those frequently and our CFO has signed up for some as well.
  • The expense management system has been very helpful. There are a couple issues with it, but it's leaps better than what the company was doing before this system through TriNet.
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Cons
ADP
  • Customer service is horrible
  • Follow up takes 7-10 days, and requires multiple inquiries from you, the client
  • The promised "dedicated team" doesn't exist
  • Onboarding is confusing to new hires
  • Explanation of benefits to new hires is useless and must be done in office, thereby negating any value.
  • They should not provide handling UI claims as as service. They have no ability to actually meet deadlines.
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isolved
  • Reminders/Notes to staff through the app that they have to read to be able to move forward to clock in or out.
  • More key words to search in the library/help desk.
  • Check boxes to delete Reports from the Que, rather than having to delete each one individually would be a nice enhancement!
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TriNet
  • The online interface for the annual benefits strategy is difficult to navigate and not intuitive.
  • Sometimes the payroll processing division provides explanations that are not very clear or accessible to non-HR professionals.
  • The cost of the service is at the higher end of the market offerings.
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Likelihood to Renew
ADP
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isolved
I believe Isolved has helped with allot of our previous payroll and HR issues but I am not the sole person responsible for making the decisions. If it were my responsibility to make the decision I would say yes, my input does weigh heavily on the choices but it's not guaranteed.
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TriNet
e are currently seeing a massive shift in HR tech, with rapid strides being made in the integration of AI and Machine Learning models. These advancements allow for:Predictive analytics for workforce planning.Automated, intelligent chatbots for instant employee support.Smart data synthesis that provides actionable insights rather than just raw numbers.TriNet appears to be lagging in these areas, missing opportunities to leverage AI to reduce administrative overhead and improve data accuracy
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Usability
ADP
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isolved
It is very intuitive and user friendly. iSolved is always updating and improving things before they even become a problem. I like how they inform us of the new updates and provide us with the details of what is changing and how it will improve the usuage.
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TriNet
The platform is highly intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate for both admins and employees when handling everyday tasks like payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and HR reporting. The flexibility in HR and payroll features does not require a need for extensive training. The mobile app stands out as amazing, with a great interface that enables quick access to employee related items
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Reliability and Availability
ADP
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isolved
Payroll due dates and send to us at the beginning of the year, with email reminders for holidays. The support email address is fairly fast, within 24-48 hours. But if something is needed immediately, I can just call and they help me out right then.
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TriNet
We had an issue with application errors - took TriNet 5 months to fix it, mean while we had someone manually tracking and keeping up with many requests and questions about the application error which affected time off. When we were all registering for Benefits during open enrollment there were lots of bugs that caused issues with registering for benefits or being able to see what benefits were available
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Performance
ADP
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isolved
We do not use the integration, so we have a csv file that I upload manually for payroll. That is our decision based on the software at our restaurants. Pages loaded fairly quickly, but reports to pdf lag about 15-20 seconds
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TriNet
For the most part pages load quickly. Working for a software company we understand performance is everything, even a few seconds delay can feel like a lifetime, that being said, we ran into a few times where pages didn't load, information didn't load correctly, and an influx in users (like open enrollment) cause things to slow down
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Support Rating
ADP
ADP is a great HR solution for most organizations. It is truly all-in-one. I rated it a 7, because of the issues we experienced during implementation and the high cost of service when issues do arise.
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isolved
They are very responsive and they have support for the specific issues. Clients receive a dedicated Support Representative with a back up dedicated support team. They also receive an Account Manager who follows up quarterly to discuss the company and future needs. They do have a support ticket hub, but it still needs a little work to fine tune it.
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TriNet
The support overall is very good. There seems to be a good number of customer support staff and they are knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with and it almost all cases are able to resolve the question or issue very quickly. My only complaint would be having to wait in some cases as I'm based in the UK and the correct department may not be open 24 hours.
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In-Person Training
ADP
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isolved
All over the phone, but it was comprehensive.
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TriNet
it's been awhile, but I recall them being helpful. I got through a lot of it and when I needed help, they can walk me through it over the phone. It's also pretty user friendly in general at a platform. I don't really know what else to type, but they came and helped me in person and also when there was something new, they came and talked to me. They have not done that since with the new model that I hate
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Online Training
ADP
No answers on this topic
isolved
We loved taking the course, we went through most of them before we went live and I believe that was very helpful. The online training helped us learn to navigate in the program. We still refer to the training and assign our managers and supervisors to it as well. I highly recommend using it. We have also been able to attend the Connect Conferences with are extremely valuable and we learn tips and tricks to help us better utilize our system.
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TriNet
Since this was already implemented. I have another employee briefly train me. Then Trinet rep gave me some training as needed for things that came up. For one payroll preview report I figured it could be done, but I had asked the rep to be sure. One important training was when there was an employee leaving the company.
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Implementation Rating
ADP
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isolved
The system was very cumbersome setting up as well as time consuming. There were times I just wanted to walk away and sometimes I did have to get up and walk away for a break and come back with a fresh perspective. The setup took me over a period of two to three months getting it to serve the purposes that we needed it two. I am very intuitive when it comes to computer software however getting all the right buttons checked in order for it to do what I needed didn't always work.
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TriNet
not applicable as I implementation was done 5 years ago and have no recollection of the details of the process. Above it says to skip question if not involved in the process but it will not allow me to skip it as it states explanation requitred thus making this process extremely frustrating.
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Alternatives Considered
ADP
At the moment, we have not investigated any of the products available in the drop-down list provided. However, we have evaluated some other (unavailable) products and have been intrigued by the potential decrease in fees along with the potential for a much more "rich" benefit plan. We can't speak to the level of customer service observed by current clients, only to apparent cost savings.
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isolved
isolved provides a system and capabilities right at the sweet spot for our organizations. It is not overly complex and feature laden as to make it confusing and complex. On the other hand, it is fully functional and effective at the core requirements of HR and payroll without requiring additional work outside of the system. All of the systems we have previously considered or used were with limited on functionality or prohibitively expense and complex.
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TriNet
I liked Rippling's software better than TriNet. However, the pricing on employee benefits was through the roof, and they don't offer many selections/options. If it was a software only decision, I would go with Rippling (the 2.0 version of Zenefits which TriNet offers). However, the software isn't a major need, compared to smooth payroll and benefits that I get from TriNet (and great service). I'm happy at TriNet long term as long as the health insurance rates aren't exhorbinant.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
ADP
No answers on this topic
isolved
Price increases do happen every year. I understand that the cost of living rises, but every year to us is a bit excessive.
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TriNet
I was not part of the process
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Scalability
ADP
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isolved
We are a company of about 135 people at 9 locations in 2 towns. We were able to set locations and departments, and also have each location seperate so only that manager can see their employees.
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TriNet
We are a small company, do we use it across departments and sites? Yes, we are all remote working, so there are as many sites as there are people. We also have our entire staff using TriNet, so every department from Accounting, Admin, HR, Development, QA, and Management are all using this. Can't say for sure how great the scalability is as we are only about 30 employees
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Professional Services
ADP
No answers on this topic
isolved
All of iSvoled services are conducted very professionally
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TriNet
Not sure it was used or not as the implementation was completed before I started working for the company
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Return on Investment
ADP
  • It has cost us more money from a financial aspect and then taken away my main/other job duties because I have to focus all of my time on ADP TotalSource and basically fixing errors that happen weekly/every time an employee is added or terminated (which is more than the normal company due to the nature of our business).
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isolved
  • When we had Paycom, we had 1/4 of our staff that were not logging in and using the system. That number is down to maybe 5% now
  • Employees love having the ability to easily view and verify their timecards prior to payroll submission.
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TriNet
  • Stay within HR Compliance - when the new laws about Salary change came into effect I received an email on impacted employees and how to address.
  • More involvement in employee benefits. With greater benefit selection more employees were able to find plans that suited their needs.
  • The TimeClock took a little time to get used to. It is still a little frustrating at times for hourly employees to be able to track how many hours they actually have for the week/pay-period. The off the clock meals count towards "hours" and employees have to subtract that out to be able to see what they need for the rest of the week.
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