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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ClayHR

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ClayHR (formerly BizMerlin) is an HR Management Solution targeted at small and medium-sized teams, allowing them to hire, onboard, manage, allocate and retain their team members. The application is cloud based and available via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. The vendor also offers 100+ integrations with JIRA, Salesforce, QuickBooks and others. According to the vendor, key capabilities include: Centralized database of people:…N/A

    Dayforce Powerpay

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ADayforce Powerpay allows small businesses to pay and manage employees. It is used to simplify and automate payroll processes with automatic payroll calculations and remittances to the CRA and RQ, and streamlines payroll with connected time and attendance tracking to help ensure people are paid accurately.N/A
    Pricing
    ClayHRDayforce Powerpay
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClayHRDayforce Powerpay
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ClayHRDayforce Powerpay
    Considered Both Products
    ClayHR
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    Dayforce
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    ClayHRDayforce Powerpay
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    8.9
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.115 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.79 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.013 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.812 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.97 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Balance details9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ClayHR and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    ClayHRDayforce Powerpay
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score5.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ClayHRDayforce Powerpay
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.9
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (10 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClayHRDayforce Powerpay
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ClayHR
    We took the trial of 3 HR software before going with BizMerlinHR. We wanted to have a comprehensive HR solution to cover our Paperless employee records, employee onboarding, PTO, Timesheets and Employee Performance Management. We were not looking for an Applicant Tracking system and Retention management module, but when we saw the functionality and easy use we were completely sold to those modules as well. It was like add-on but the price of everything was more economical than the other software that we were reviewing
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    Dayforce
    We are a small business - and even though we are small and don't make near use of all of the options in the program, I love it because all my remitting is done for me, all the calculating, all the vacation pay, holiday pay, overtime, everything is kept track of really well and I don't have to worry about missing information if I was to do this myself. I also love the direct deposit options and my employees love it and the paystubs and the ability to put messages on their paystubs! I honestly can't think of a scenario where Dayforce Powerpay wouldn't be suitable!! I wouldn't change companies, even if it saved me money as I love all the functions, the information and the ease of ROE and T4's.
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    Pros
    ClayHR
    • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
    • Payroll management.
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    Dayforce
    • Ceridian Powerpay simplifies the payroll process, very little manual work involved during each payroll run.
    • Ceridian Powerpay is mostly an intuitive interface with easy to understand workflows to allow for multiple users to be able to use the system if required.
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    Cons
    ClayHR
    • Wall of fame or the feedback given to the users cannot be controlled. The users cannot choose or control who can view their wall of fame.
    • The dashboard is customizable at organization and geography level but cannot be customized at the individual level.
    • The filter on archived goals does not work properly using text search.
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    Dayforce
    • Adjustment - Reversal sometimes gives an error
    • Emergency Contact Comments field - would be nice if it would accept more characters in this field
    • A warning that 'no ROE will be created' popup when EI or other related fields are marked Exempt
    • Rate history on an employee's page would be nice
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Powerpay exceeds my expectations: it's easy to use and does not 'eat' my time by wondering what the end result will be. I can see what each employee's pay statement will look like before I submit the payroll for processing. Monthly processing fees are not exorbitant and the service from support it top notch, quick and awesome when you need it! What's not to like? It's a terrific company to have on your side!
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    Usability
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Dayforce is easy to use and intuitive. When things are less familiar, the chat support is speedy and friendly, so I never have to worry or struggle to figure something out. Once support shows me how to do something, it is easy to remember and not need help next time.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    I have never experienced application errors or unplanned outages. I do know that I could phone Dayforce Powerpay and give them hours and other deductions and they would do the payroll and I could either have them deliver the completed payroll by courier (there are small extra charges for this) or I could download the completed payroll on pay day. I have also been able to complete payroll our payroll at home instead of at the office. Dayforce is very accessible by phone or online.
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    Performance
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Pages online load in seconds. Click and it's instantly there! I have never had pages not loading properly or taking time to load. Payroll reports also downloads quickly. We do not interface Dayforce Powerpay with anything else
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Regardless the issue, the Customer Support team is offering outstanding services! When I am calling, the wait time is reasonable, and the team members will ensure you receive the right support in a timely manner, with politeness and kindness. If you reach out the team that it's a guarantee that your issue will be solved!
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    Online Training
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    I have used Powerpay before (at a previous employer) but a few years had elapsed. I had a quick online training session (less that 30 minutes) to recover basic knowledge and I was away. I still from time to time have to do something that i am not quite sure of and pick up the phone! Every one that works at Ceridian - now Dayforce - have been able to answer my question and tell me where to go in the program, click on what and do what I need to do. The support is out-of-this-world good!
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    Implementation Rating
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    I initiated the implementation. I answered all the questions I was asked, prepared the documentation and sent it off and it was done! Quickly, efficiently and done well!
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    Alternatives Considered
    ClayHR
    We took the trial of 3 HR software before going with BizMerlinHR. We wanted to have a comprehensive HR solution to cover our Paperless employee records, employee onboarding, PTO, Timesheets and Employee Performance Management. We were not looking for an Applicant Tracking system and Retention management module, but when we saw the functionality and easy use we were completely sold to those modules as well. It was like add-on but the price of everything was more economical than the other software that we were reviewing. Also, they really mean when they say "No setup fees" - because they helped us move all of our legacy data into the new system at no extra charge and helped us integrate with QuickBooks online. They definitely provide the best value of money when comparing the same set of features.
    We have been using BizMerlinHR since 2018, and both our HR managers and users are very happy.
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    Dayforce
    Being able to remit payroll directly to CRA reduces the number of steps in payroll processing. It also means that there is no way for us to forget a remittance. This is important to us because it's all-in-one software. I did like that QB would have the entry directly there so that I don't need to record it.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Pretty standard contract terms. Unit pricing is about 30% less than the previous provider - service is about 150% better with Dayforce Powerpay that with the previous provider! We are billed twice per month as we do payroll twice per month.
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    Scalability
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    We have a small staff of less than 20 employees. We moved our payroll from a previous provided because of terrible and expensive service. Dayforce is much, much easier to use and costs about 30% less than the previous provider. Dayforce Powerpay also seem to have people that speaks clearly and are efficient in everything they do so that less time is wasted by phone calls that has you on hold for 3 hours!
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    They are all professional, knowledgeable, very pleasant to interact with and extremely helpful. They consistently take customer services to a higher level. Great people to deal with!
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    Return on Investment
    ClayHR
    • In terms of costs, it is a very accessible platform, it is flexible and very easy to process the payroll, we also synchronize it directly with Linkedin for job announcements.
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    Dayforce
    • The return on investment has been substantial for our company. Having a payroll system that calculates everything for you, processes important documents, and only takes minimal time and effort allows us to focus more time on running the business and generating revenue.
    • Instead of having a user spend half a day (or potentially a full day) processing payroll, it only takes a couple hours (obviously depending on how many employees need to be processed).
    Incentivized
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    Screenshot of the centralized People databaseScreenshot of feedbackScreenshot of where to publish positions openlyScreenshot of the Skill MatrixScreenshot of resource forecastingScreenshot of the project team interface