BenefitMall PayFocus vs. PeopleGuru™

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BenefitMall PayFocus
Score 4.2 out of 10
N/A
PayFocus is a cloud-based payroll option from BenefitMall headquartered in Dallas, Texas. BenefitMall offers specialized payroll software for construction and restaurants as well, based on the PayFocus platform.N/A
PeopleGuru™
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
PeopleGuru is a cloud-based Human Capital Management solution designed for mid-market organizations. From recruitment to retirement, PeopleGuru HCM manages the entire employee life cycle. PeopleGuru's single platform, single database, solution includes: HR, Payroll, Benefits Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Reporting and Analytics, ACA Management, Salary Administration, Performance Management, and Social Collaboration Tools. In addition to PeopleGuru's next generation technology, PeopleGuru…N/A
Pricing
BenefitMall PayFocusPeopleGuru™
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BenefitMall PayFocusPeopleGuru™
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details
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Considered Both Products
BenefitMall PayFocus

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PeopleGuru™
Chose PeopleGuru™
PeopleGuru performs well against the other software. I find the PeopleGuru software to be more user-friendly and innovative compared to the others. Insperity TimeStar has a better layout for timekeeping and allows for more report options in regards to time and attendance.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
BenefitMall PayFocusPeopleGuru™
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
6.6
13 Ratings
17% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings6.412 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings6.111 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.510 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings6.411 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings4.99 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.69 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
7.3
12 Ratings
10% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings7.712 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.79 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings4.68 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.111 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.510 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
6.3
11 Ratings
25% below category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings7.111 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings5.611 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings6.39 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
7.8
13 Ratings
4% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings7.813 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.113 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.410 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.59 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
6.4
5 Ratings
19% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.45 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
6.5
13 Ratings
16% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings6.413 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.413 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.76 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
7.3
10 Ratings
9% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings7.510 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.26 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
6.4
4 Ratings
22% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
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Ratings
PeopleGuru™
6.1
2 Ratings
26% below category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings6.22 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
BenefitMall PayFocus
-
Ratings
PeopleGuru™
6.8
6 Ratings
13% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings6.65 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.65 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.33 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.44 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
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User Ratings
BenefitMall PayFocusPeopleGuru™
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(3 ratings)
7.2
(13 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(2 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(13 ratings)
User Testimonials
BenefitMall PayFocusPeopleGuru™
Likelihood to Recommend
BenefitMall
If you are new to payroll processing, start here. It is easy to use and you will be able to use it without a problem.
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PeopleGuru™
I'd say PeopleGuru is well suited for most businesses -- a more significant (200+ employees) company may want to use something with a sleeker design. This provider is willing to work with cannabis businesses, which is unusual for payroll providers now.
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Pros
BenefitMall
  • Easy to use
  • Making adjustments is a breeze
  • Allows custom adjustments
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PeopleGuru™
  • One system for all human resource functions.
  • Easy ticketing function if you have an issue with the software.
  • Cost effective option.
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Cons
BenefitMall
  • So far I see no disadvantages
  • I suppose they could offer health insurance group coverage as their competitors do but I did not find any cost advantage when we had it priced out with another system
  • The submit timeline is sometimes a problem because I need to submit at EST and that puts pressure on me to have done by 1 or 2 pm AZT.
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PeopleGuru™
  • Position change future dating
  • Timecard reporting including approval (multiple reports to show timecard with approval)
  • W2 Reconciliation Reports (had to calculate wages to verify accuracy)
  • Benefit Plan effective dating & how it affects the deduction effective dating (results in payroll errors if not careful)
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Likelihood to Renew
BenefitMall
No answers on this topic
PeopleGuru™
The software is cost-effective and exceeds our needs compared to the previous software.
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Usability
BenefitMall
No answers on this topic
PeopleGuru™
The software is intuitive and user friendly.
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Support Rating
BenefitMall
No answers on this topic
PeopleGuru™
The customer service is great for the most part. There are a few issues with tax filings but overall I am pleased with the customer service provided by PeopleGuru.
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Online Training
BenefitMall
No answers on this topic
PeopleGuru™
The trainer was difficult to understand.
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Implementation Rating
BenefitMall
No answers on this topic
PeopleGuru™
The implementation process was cumbersome and stressful. It took an extremely long time to complete this process. We had to learn a lot on the fly because this was the first implementation for all of us. The process would have been a lot easier if there was a third party that could assist with a lot of the work required to transfer and verify data.
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Alternatives Considered
BenefitMall
There was no place for me to track and store employees information. No HR back up. I had to email all the names and hours to my rep and hope I didn't forget anyone.
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PeopleGuru™
PeopleGuru is better than other cannabis-friendly payroll systems, like CheckWriters or MyPaperlessOffice (companies so small they were not available in your dropdown). It is not as good as bigger companies that are not cannabis-friendly, like ADP or Paylocity. ADP is super expensive but given the choice I would be with Paylocity over PeopleGuru.
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Return on Investment
BenefitMall
  • Great ROI. Allows me to save significant time.
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PeopleGuru™
  • Less platforms that need to be managed or maintained
  • Less platforms to pay monthly or annual fees for
  • More costly than Gusto
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ScreenShots

PeopleGuru™ Screenshots

Screenshot of A single employee profile panel stores all employee data including personal documents, PTO requests, banking, skills, certifications, and awards.Screenshot of PeopleGuru HCM is delivered with client defined dashboards which can be configured and controlled by an employee and/or administrator to improve the employee experience and drive user adoption. All dashboards can be exported to Excel.Screenshot of A user experience designed to help employees select the right benefits for themselves, family members, and dependents.Screenshot of The Employee Master, which can be used to manage a large, dynamic workforce. Filter by different locations, departments, or other various structures.Screenshot of the employee portal, available either via mobile or self-service, where employees have access to their pay stubs, W-2s, compensation statements, and PTO management.Screenshot of PeopleGuru's Daily Feed- communication platform to engage, reward, recognize, and collaborate with people. With the Daily Feed, employees can communicate with work groups, use direct private messaging, and publish posts for their peers.