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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

    Sympa

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASympa is an HR system for growing, global businesses, offering one system for people data and processes, with local flexibility and global alignment.

    $9.50

    per month per user

    Pricing
    ClayHRSympa
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClayHRSympa
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Features
    ClayHRSympa
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sympa
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employment history9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Balance details9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Approval workflow00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Sympa
    -
    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 Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Sympa
    -
    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 Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Performance plans9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review reminders9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Sympa
    -
    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 Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Sympa
    -
    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
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ClayHR and Sympa
    Feature
    ClayHR
    -
    Ratings
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    ClayHRSympa
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ClayHRSympa
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClayHRSympa
    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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    Sympa
    In my usage of Sympa, I find that it's very useful for onboarding, goal management, and organizational structure lookups. I haven't yet experienced any areas where it doesn't work well or isn't appropriate. We have many other software systems that work in tandem with Sympa.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ClayHR
    • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
    • Payroll management.
    Incentivized
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    Sympa
    • Customized interface.
    • Global Org Chart/Employee lookup.
    • Onboarding tasks.
    • Updating and reviewing personal goals, quotas, and PDP.
    Incentivized
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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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    Sympa
    • Loading speeds have been a bit slow at points.
    • Our customized interface is easy to use but beginning to feel a bit dated (could use a refresh).
    • Minor user-interface features could be added to take it to the next level.
    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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    Sympa
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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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    Sympa
    • Provides visibility to all things HR.
    • On demand access so you don't need to wait on replies from HR.
    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

    Sympa Screenshots

    Screenshot of Focus AI: Turn everyday HR requests into actionable results with Focus AI.Screenshot of Mobile app: Sympa's mobile app gives employees and managers secure access to key HR tasks and information wherever they are.Screenshot of Pay Transparency: Comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive by identifying pay gaps within Sympa.Screenshot of Scenarios: Model organisational changes, compare different structures and plan with confidence in your HR system with Scenarios.Screenshot of 9-grid: Map employee performance and potential to support talent reviews, succession planning and development decisions with 9-grid.