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:…
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Iris HR Software
Score8.1 out of 10
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Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.
$1.50
per month per user
Pricing
ClayHR
Iris HR Software
Editions & Modules
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Standard
$1.50
per month per user
Plus
$2
per month per user
Pro
$3.50
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ClayHR
Iris HR Software
Free Trial
Yes
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
No
Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
No setup fee
Additional Details
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Prices are in British Pounds.
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Features
ClayHR
Iris 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 data
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Employment history
9.03 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
9.03 Ratings
10.02 Ratings
Organizational charting
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Organization and location management
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
00 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
00 Ratings
8.02 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 vendors
9.02 Ratings
7.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration
9.02 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Pay calculation
00 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
00 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files
00 Ratings
7.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management
00 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Reimbursement management
00 Ratings
7.02 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 details
9.03 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Approval workflow
00 Ratings
9.02 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 information
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Update personal information
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Employee recognition
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
View job history
9.03 Ratings
7.01 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 builder
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports
9.03 Ratings
7.02 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data
9.02 Ratings
6.02 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 portal
9.02 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Manager tracking tools
9.02 Ratings
9.01 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 setting
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Individual goal setting
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
9.03 Ratings
7.01 Ratings
Performance tracking
9.03 Ratings
8.02 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 plans
9.03 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Review status tracking
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Review reminders
9.03 Ratings
9.02 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
9.02 Ratings
8.02 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/pools
9.02 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Candidate ranking
9.02 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Candidate development
9.02 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Candidate search
00 Ratings
8.02 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 Management
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting
9.03 Ratings
7.02 Ratings
Publish to Social Media
9.03 Ratings
00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting
9.03 Ratings
00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
9.02 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Applicant Tracking
9.03 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts
9.03 Ratings
8.02 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of ClayHR and Iris HR Software
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
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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
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.
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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info