Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClayHR
Score 10.0 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
Paycom
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Paycom is an automated HCM platform, built on a single database that eliminates redundant data entry through automation. A payroll and HR software solution, Paycom is used by organizations of all sizes to access employee data without navigating multiple systems.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
3 Ratings
10% above category average
Paycom
7.9
458 Ratings
3% below category average
Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings8.9415 Ratings
Employment history9.03 Ratings7.8399 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings8.0402 Ratings
Organizational charting9.03 Ratings7.3315 Ratings
Organization and location management9.03 Ratings7.6353 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.5402 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.3335 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Paycom
8.2
466 Ratings
1% above category average
Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings6.447 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings8.2394 Ratings
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.7453 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.320 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.3453 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.2378 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.4258 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
3 Ratings
10% above category average
Paycom
8.4
409 Ratings
3% above category average
Balance details9.03 Ratings8.2389 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings8.4324 Ratings
Approval workflow00 Ratings8.6390 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
3 Ratings
9% above category average
Paycom
8.5
467 Ratings
4% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings9.0458 Ratings
Update personal information9.03 Ratings8.8463 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings7.9411 Ratings
Employee recognition9.03 Ratings8.7224 Ratings
View job history9.03 Ratings7.8372 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
3 Ratings
18% above category average
Paycom
7.1
405 Ratings
6% below category average
Report builder9.03 Ratings7.8398 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings7.8395 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings5.855 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Paycom
8.1
402 Ratings
2% above category average
New hire portal9.02 Ratings8.1399 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings8.1347 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
3 Ratings
11% above category average
Paycom
6.1
235 Ratings
27% below category average
Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings4.236 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings7.8218 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings4.835 Ratings
Performance tracking9.03 Ratings7.6230 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Paycom
7.6
292 Ratings
4% below category average
Performance plans9.03 Ratings7.7271 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings7.4255 Ratings
Review status tracking9.03 Ratings7.8263 Ratings
Review reminders9.03 Ratings7.8269 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings7.3241 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Paycom
8.7
47 Ratings
11% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings9.126 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.02 Ratings9.132 Ratings
Candidate development9.02 Ratings8.342 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings8.445 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
9.0
3 Ratings
15% above category average
Paycom
7.0
290 Ratings
10% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings7.2259 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings7.0254 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.03 Ratings6.4200 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.03 Ratings6.9236 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings6.8223 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.03 Ratings7.0264 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings7.9273 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ClayHR
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Ratings
Paycom
4.9
26 Ratings
49% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings4.926 Ratings
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Score 9.3 out of 10
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Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
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PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
ClayHRPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
8.7
(562 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(24 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(86 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(52 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
3.8
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(7 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
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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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Paycom
I've implemented at least 7 HRMS and/or performance suites over the years. I have no true complaints about the platform. We have found that for one of our client codes, the scheduling functionality doesn't accommodate the constant scheduling adjustments our transportation company requires. That said, our routes can change more than once an hour and start/end times often change with routes. We have found that managing the full employee life cycle is even more streamlined with the recent Position Seat updates. We also value that the platform is a native build - so no lagging API integrations to navigate.
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Pros
ClayHR
  • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
  • Payroll management.
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Paycom
  • Before Paycom we were using Paylocity and in about six months of running payroll with Paylocity, we never once had 100% accuracy from a payroll standpoint. So we had disgruntled employees because either their time was off or their pay was off. With Paycom, we've never had a case where our payroll was not 100% accurate.
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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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Paycom
  • I think that when we do need a response back, which is very unlikely from the contact about something that's happening or going on, it can take a little long to get back to us. Longer than we would like because obviously it's an emergency to us, but we understand they have tons of emergencies they have to solve. But I think that's the only aspect.
  • I know from a payroll standpoint, which I'm not really privy to because I don't work on the payroll side, there have been some little hiccups that about certain formulas used, certain credits being issued that we've already filed for tax credits that we filed for. So I know that my CFO's already on top of it and pay comes on top of it as well and it's getting resolved, but obviously that's a big issue that needs some work there.
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Likelihood to Renew
ClayHR
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Paycom
we are having no problems with how the system works and our support system at paycom is the best - we are learning more and using the system in more ways all the time the only thing that could be better is pricing on some things
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Usability
ClayHR
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Paycom
The interface is very intuitive, you can navigate it pretty well. Everything's pretty much spelled out and the features just flow really well. They make it easy for you to go back and forth with the UX/UI type of interface. So I think it was built pretty well.
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Reliability and Availability
ClayHR
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Paycom
They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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Performance
ClayHR
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Paycom
Yes, Paycom's performance is excellent, no issues.
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Support Rating
ClayHR
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Paycom
Have been bounced around alot in our 3 years of partnership. Wanted a dedicated rep but that did not provide us the care and attention we required. Work with a team first and then get to your representative. Sometimes an issue with time differences - representative working on different timebelt and not accessible, or we had to wait a day to move an issue along
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In-Person Training
ClayHR
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Paycom
They were a sales person and not really a good trainer.
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Online Training
ClayHR
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Paycom
All the online training modules were short and straight to the point. Every module teach you how to use the system. If there is one thing they know how to do is training. We did implementation during the pandemic so all had to be done online or via zoom meetings.
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Implementation Rating
ClayHR
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Paycom
Not at all satisfied it was a nightmare we spent over 8 months with the implementation team having issues after issues all related to the Puerto Rico regulations (half my employees are in Puerto Rico) and at the end we were moved over from the implementation team to the production team without all the issues being resolved
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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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Paycom
We really only had Paychecks and that was our biggest problem is that with several different companies, it was very hard If you had a salary employee and didn't terminate them in the prior company, they get paid twice, so this has really been definitely a big help for us.
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Scalability
ClayHR
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Paycom
They are not able to meet our current needs
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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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Paycom
  • I would think the most time would come from applicant tracking and I don't think that's a Paycom issue necessarily. I think it was a training issue during implementation. I would say that that has improved now that we had onsite training. But initially the applicant tracking piece can be difficult when you're used to just using an ATS. That's specifically for talent acquisition because there's a lot of nuances that goes into the system that Paycom bills.
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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

Paycom Screenshots

Screenshot of a new study that reveals that for a composite organization representative of interviewed clients, unifying HR and payroll in a single-database software with automation and streamlined workflows achieved a three-year 362% ROI and resulted in: $1.4M net present value*; over 45% total time saved by HR; 80% time saved on compliance work.Screenshot of IWant, which is a command-driven AI engine in a single database, for instant access to employee data.Screenshot of Direct Data Exchange®, which takes a detailed pulse of how employees interact with Paycom. It automatically assigns a dollar value of savings based on Ernst & Young research.