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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

    Iris HR Software

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AIris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.

    $1.50

    per month per user

    Pricing
    ClayHRIris HR Software
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClayHRIris HR Software
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Prices are in British Pounds.
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    Features
    ClayHRIris HR Software
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Employment history9.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Balance details9.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Approval workflow00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Update personal information9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    View job history9.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Report builder9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    New hire portal9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance plans9.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Review reminders9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate development9.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    ClayHR
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ClayHRIris HR Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClayHRIris HR Software
    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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    IRIS Software Group
    Our staff is kept updated with more company policies and we are able to track their holiday and sick days much better. The help and support of their contact support are super good. They reply super fast and are very kind. Also, their sales department isn't pushy like other services they are very knowledgeable and kind.
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    Pros
    ClayHR
    • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
    • Payroll management.
    Incentivized
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    IRIS Software Group
    • It's simple. I really appreciate that the layout of Octopus HR isn't something I have to question. I know where to look for something because it's clearly labeled, that's more than I can say for a lot of other HR systems I've seen.
    • Support. If I ever have a question about setting something up, or if something goes wrong, they're always on top of it. For instance, I had no idea how to set up employee photos on our accounts. I tweeted them and they responded right away, I'm based in LA and they're a UK company, I was impressed that they were able to respond right away. They make sure their customers are taken care of.
    • Great self guide. If there's ever an ordinary question I need answered their "Octopus Guide" is very thorough and walks you through everything.
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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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    IRIS Software Group
    • initial scope/setup support (outside of template)
    • Contacting support can be difficult
    • case sensitive username for end users (email addresses have to match exactly)
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    IRIS Software Group
    Employees don't complain about it! If anything they've commented on how nice of a tool it is to have.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    IRIS Software Group
    Iris HR Software is a stable and fairly intuitive product which has had a positive impact on our organisation. We have had some support issues but generally feel we've had a positive experience and our personnel and finance teams have benefitted from this process structure. Whilst contacting the correct Iris HR Software support channel has been our biggest issue once we have established contact our tickets have been raised and resolved promptly.
    Incentivized
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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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    IRIS Software Group
    I would say the pricing is good but it could be better. Also, the customer service is amazing they do such a great job and you can tell they know what they are doing. Visually it is very easy to use and looks very professional. It is a quick set up and they do their best to give you what you want and need.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    IRIS Software Group
    • Our staff is super happy with the service
    • Huge improvement
    • Looks quite professional
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    ClayHR Screenshots

    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