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    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

    Toast Payroll & Team Management

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AToast Payroll & Team Management offers HR, payroll, and benefits solutions to meet a variety of restaurant needs. It is based on the former StratEx product, developed by the company of the same name in Chicago that was acquired by Toast July 2019.N/A
    Pricing
    ClayHRToast Payroll & Team Management
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    ClayHRToast Payroll & Team Management
    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
    ClayHRToast Payroll & Team Management
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClayHR and Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    8.1
    3 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.43 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.63 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClayHR and Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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 Toast Payroll & Team Management
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Toast Payroll & Team Management
    -
    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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    User Ratings
    ClayHRToast Payroll & Team Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    6.4
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClayHRToast Payroll & Team Management
    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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    Toast
    I believe StratEx is well suited for any type of business at any size. However, I believe the sweet spot would be hotels and restaurants that are small to midsize. With the right HR staff in place, StratEx is so user-friendly and moldable to the needs of the business that it can be used in any industry, location, or by any company with any employee population.
    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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    Toast
    • Tip splitting
    • Payroll by class
    • Specific reports
    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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    Toast
    • HR - We used to receive HR support and that is something that we really miss.
    • StratEx was also our broker so made the health care side of things seamless and we miss that too.
    • Support - Sometimes the support we get is lacking or we get different answers from different people.
    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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    Toast
    Without a doubt, StratEx wins. Against all the major players in the HRS/HRIS industry, StratEx's biggest win is cost, both implementation and ongoing costs. The other's we evaluated offered tons of flashy things that most companies don't really need. When it was all said it done, we looked at what we needed and what we will need and determined that there is no reason to pay for a "big" brand name and be a small fish in their large ponds. I cannot imagine there is a company that would need anything StratEx doesn't offer. And, when it came down to it, all the major players came down from their original proposals by $100,000 or more to be more competitive with StratEx and we still went with StratEx. They've kept every promise, they've always been available, and they know where they are going as a company.
    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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    Toast
    • Great reports and analytics
    • Moderately high fees
    • Convenience
    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