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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ClearCo

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ClearCompany offers an applicant tracking system with core features, including batch or mass communication, job board posting, centralized internal communications, and background checking features. It also provides onboarding automation and performance management.N/A

    Paylocity

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/APaylocity provides 24/7 access to your online payroll and human resource data management. Paylocity offers highly customizable payroll functionality, as well as HR, benefits administration, and time and talent management programs.N/A
    Pricing
    ClearCoPaylocity
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClearCoPaylocity
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsClearCo (formerly known as ClearCompany) software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured per user per month. The software offers tiered plans that vary depending on the modules selected, such as candidate attraction for CRM features, recruiting experience for applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, learning management, and compensation management. Pricing may differ based on organization size and specific requirements, with custom quotes provided for larger enterprises and additional features.—
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    Community Pulse
    ClearCoPaylocity
    Considered Both Products
    ClearCo
    Chose ClearCo
    It's easier to use than UtiliPro and has more features that Paylocity.
    Incentivized
    Chose ClearCo
    ClearCompany is so much more user-friendly and intuitive.
    Incentivized
    Chose ClearCo
    I cannot compare ClearCompany to other products but it's worth the investment and blows pen and paper evaluations out of the water!
    Incentivized
    Chose ClearCo
    The one main feature ClearCompany has that others don't, is the texting feature in the recruitment module.
    Incentivized
    Chose ClearCo
    We switched from Hireology to ClearCompany, mainly for the price point. We also felt that CC could offer a bit more of a custom ATS. There are moments, though, where our management team feels that they received more applicants with Hireology than ClearCompany. I think part of …
    Incentivized
    Paylocity
    Chose Paylocity
    They are all different. It is hard to compare anyone to Workday. They are just on a different level. The way changes flow through their system is amazing. Learning in Paylocity has improved with being able to auto assign now.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    In past organizations, I used ADP Workforce Now and Harri for onboarding, benefit administration, and employee management. Paylocity is big step up from both of those services. Paylocity has much better customer service, is more user friendly, and has more modules and products …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Hands-down, payroll in Paylocity versus ADP is the best thing we could’ve ever done for our company. The benefits piece however is lacking. Reconciling and making sure year-to-date totals match IRS guidelines has been a nightmare for us.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is a step up from both ADP Workforce Now and Harri. Harri is limited and not very user-friendly, and ADP often has system issues. However, ADP has better reporting.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I am actively vetting other systems. I'm looking for a system with a unified database, position seat management, and more robust reporting. While the all other systems I mentioned don't meet all these requirements, some do. What it has shown, is that Paylocity is lagging behind …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I will say that Paylocity is easier to navigate than the two products mentioned above. There appears to be more customization. However, the workflow is terrible compared to PeopleSoft and SuccessFactors.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Tyler Technologies is clunky and Paylocity seems much more user-friendly but is not. I would rather work with Tyler Tech. Tyler Tech was used by another school district where I worked in HR. Leman has had Paylocity for years and this system was here when I was hired.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    We have not yet made the move to Paylocity's recruitment platform but plan to meet with our sales rep to discuss.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
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    Incentivized
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    16 Answers
    87%
    Would buy again
    1588 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    16 Answers
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1474 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    17 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1663 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    76%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    954 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    900 Answers
    Features
    ClearCoPaylocity
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.3
    16 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1453 Ratings
    3% above category average
    New hire portal10.014 Ratings8.51456 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools10.016 Ratings8.21194 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting8.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.8
    9 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.6
    827 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Corporate goal setting10.07 Ratings7.6667 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.06 Ratings7.7770 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility10.08 Ratings7.5604 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.26 Ratings7.7773 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.6
    10 Ratings
    33% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.6
    1030 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Performance plans9.25 Ratings7.6948 Ratings
    Plan weighting9.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager note taking10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.84 Ratings7.3825 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.86 Ratings7.7957 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow9.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders9.07 Ratings7.8964 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.84 Ratings7.7821 Ratings
    Reporting9.87 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.6
    11 Ratings
    34% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.4
    577 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings7.3401 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.611 Ratings7.3466 Ratings
    Candidate search10.09 Ratings7.6531 Ratings
    Candidate development10.06 Ratings7.3435 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.3
    19 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.1
    996 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Job Requisition Management10.019 Ratings8.4868 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.019 Ratings8.3894 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.613 Ratings7.8703 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting10.016 Ratings8.1860 Ratings
    Customized Application Form9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resume Management9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention10.019 Ratings7.6756 Ratings
    Candidate Search10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking10.019 Ratings8.4927 Ratings
    Collaboration8.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation9.613 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Templates10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Permissions9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.019 Ratings8.1930 Ratings
    Reporting8.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    8.1
    8 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Paylocity
    -
    Ratings
    Course authoring7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly7.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics8.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning7.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1730 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.51659 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.31614 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.01501 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.81513 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.41397 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings8.01364 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.61184 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1653 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.71632 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.9822 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.71297 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.81134 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.11614 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.51324 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.0834 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1401 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings8.01256 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.51358 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.71094 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1663 Ratings
    2% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.61632 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.61664 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.11370 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.41241 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.41466 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.6
    541 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.6543 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClearCo and Paylocity
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1547 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings7.41499 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.81517 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.01005 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ClearCoPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (22 ratings)
    8.0
    (1835 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (207 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.1
    (649 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (56 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (54 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (11 ratings)
    8.0
    (188 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (13 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (48 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.9
    (119 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (47 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (37 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (44 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (55 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (29 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (50 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (48 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClearCoPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ClearCo
    If your company needs to move into becoming completely electronic, as well as the option of having it being remote if needed, this is the way to go. ClearCompany will hold your hand and help you every step of the way to becoming just that! It can be a difficult task to change so much but having their team to meet with you weekly until you have everything up and running was the best experience I could have asked for.
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    Paylocity
    Since we started working with Paylocity, overall it has been an amazing experience for several departments. There is things we are looking to also move towards to make everyone's lives easier and to help lift the burden of certain tasks. Whenever we come across something we might have suggestions or improvement plans on, our account manager is always available with open ears and eyes to see what we would like to help improve on.
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    Pros
    ClearCo
    • Real-time updates shared across the software with remote users. It allows us to effectively manage and track candidates workflows and status within the onboarding process. This helps us effectively communicate and keep hooks in the candidate without having them fall through the cracks.
    • ClearCompany is able to customize and report to fit our company. We are in a particular industry where our time to fill, hiring costs and other metrics vary from time to time. In order to get an accurate report, ClearCompany has gone above and beyond to customize our reports and give us the data we need with a click of a button.
    • ClearCompany is always in constant communication and willing to assist. The feedback from the support team is almost instantaneous. I have the direct number to my customer care agent and her manager as well. It's nice to know they are there to help at a moment's notice. The support team has a great chat feature that allows me to send a message while i'm on the phone. They are quick to respond and always friendly.
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    Paylocity
    • When I need assistance, calling the help line is easy, and most of the time there isn't a long wait. Also, they can and do call back if necessary. I have had Zoom meetings to address issues that required more than just a phone call.
    • Tracking taxes and filing reports is truly important to us so that we file in a timely manner and avoid penalties and interest. We incurred many penalties when we were using QuickBooks.
    • Keeping track of employee documents such as I-9 forms along with visas, work authorizations, resident cards, driver's licenses, and certifications is easy and in one location.
    • With Paylocity, we can easily see who filled out applications. Previously, we used paper applications, which were more manual and involved looking through actual paperwork. This was hard to manage.
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    Cons
    ClearCo
    • Reporting is a bit limited - most reports require significant cleanup and/or take a lot of work to make meaningful
    • Hiring Manager visibility is limited when it comes to notifications (scorecards completed, etc.) and feedback for candidates from other processes, meaning that the burden is put on TA to inform
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    Paylocity
    • There's a lot of confusion of the Effective Date and Begin Check Date.
    • Better explanations of cross-company managers when not all companies use the same modules.
    • Better explanation of the Time and Labor piece and how we can better utilize live labor, forecasting, and overall scheduling.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    The system is easy to use. I love the knowledge base system offered, I can answer many of my questions by looking here first before calling in. If i do have to call in to the help desk, everyone seems to be super knowledgably about the Paylocity Product and if they are unable to assist, which rarely happens, they will escalate my call to the next level of assistance
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    Usability
    ClearCo
    This software is very user friendly, not a lot of training is needed before you get the hang of it. It is also easy to setup and configure. The hiring managers also have reported that is is easy to navigate and screen candidates. You can also customize permissions to different users
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    Paylocity
    We are a small company with a great deal of turnover due to our low pay. Paylocity makes it easy to keep everything in one location. The PEAK guide and the Knowledge Base do help to figure things out without having to reach out to customer service. It really is nice to have everything in one place where employees can find it just as useful on their end. They can access their schedule, pay stubs, request PTO as well as several other features
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    Reliability and Availability
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Over the last 3 years, we've only had one major service issue that rendered Airbase unusable for us for about 24 hours. That said, they navigated the SVB bank crisis very well and made sure funds were available during that time.
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    Performance
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    We had some minor hiccups throughout the year but they have all been fixable. Paylocity integrates well with our 401k provider, Principal, and our benefits, OneDigital. It makes it simple to house everything and have it all connected. It doesn't slow anything down to have Principal integrated. It makes it more efficient
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    Support Rating
    ClearCo
    I had a great relationship with my first customer success manager. When I first started, she helped me navigate the system and was always available to answer any questions. They have provided great support throughout the last 2 years of me using the system. I attended a ClearCompany conference and they were incredible at providing support and showing how to best utilize the system,
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    Paylocity
    I have contacted support on several occasions, mostly for assistance with voiding a check and running an off-cycle payroll. The account managers and support team were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They provided great insight and clarity in answering my questions and helping me navigate these processes. I learn something new and helpful each time I speak with them! On a separate note, we have reported technical issues regarding several Paylocity onboarding tasks since this past year. We have reached out several times regarding these issues, but are still waiting for a resolution. It seems sometimes that technical concerns are reported, with no proper solution or follow-up.
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    In-Person Training
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    I didn't have in-person training, but I'm sure it was just as great as any other training/assistance Paylocity provides. Paylocity customer service is always available. You never have to be on hold and their answers are always accurate and timely. Documents in the help section are helpful as well. My in-person training was conducted y one of our employees who was involved in the initial set-up and training of all employees. She was excellent.
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    Online Training
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    It was virtually, click orange button in top right corner, click run report, hit submit. The training was minimal at best. I did not know what I was doing, so I just wrote down the steps, so when they steps failed I had no idea what to do, where I was in the process, What the terms mean or where to find them. When I had questions it was always the same answers, no understanding for WHAT I was doing when I hit the orange button.
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    Implementation Rating
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Implementation was a bit bumpy and Paylocity team not always available for next steps and/or questions. I feel like Paylocity could have done a better job in their fact finding as far as what we were currently doing, our payroll policies and needs, etc. so that we would have run into less issues as we moved forward.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ClearCo
    No comparison. It's apples to oranges when comparing. Clear Company is well-rounded and willing to collaborate to make it right for each company. Most other platforms make you adapt to the product they think is best without individual company needs in mind.
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    Paylocity
    Paycor was very clunky compared to Paylocity. The direct deposit for pay, taxes, benefits is very simple and straight forward. Posting from Paylocity into our GL is also very seamless. The customer service response time is very good and I feel as though the techs care about the problem I am experiencing and do their best to resolve it timely.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Everyone wants a good deal of course. We thought we did ok and felt you still made your money also
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    Scalability
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    I have never had an issue with the tool where it was down or unavailable and caused problems with my business. The system seems to be up pretty consistently and I don't think we have had many, if any, issues utilizing it. I do not have any concerns about the reliability at this point.
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    Professional Services
    ClearCo
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Some are knowledgable others not as much and sometimes instead of helping you fix the issue will just give you some directions and expect you to try to figure it out yourself. Also, when your Account Manager needs to escliate the issue to another group, it can take a long time for them to get to your issue and there's no commuication.
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    Return on Investment
    ClearCo
    • ClearCompany has some helpful options our company has utilized, but overall it has been very hard to get past some of the user interfaces that aren't functional or getting speedy responses when something isn't operational.
    • ClearCompany has custom reports that help us strategize our recruitment efforts, but we have had many instances where the reports do not pull data from the system which has lead to confusion or decisions being made with incomplete information.
    • ClearCompany has multiple avenues to contact them or get help, but they are not always effective because of the completion time frame varies.
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    Paylocity
    • Data-driven decision-making would be on top, I would say. Paylocity provides a detailed summary report that one can use to make decisions, and the infographics are pretty modern too.
    • Paylocity cost significantly less than its competitors that I know if.
    • In a way, this does reduce errors because if you forgot to clock-in, you have to manually add a time punch, it has to come with a note, and your supervisor has to approve it while you wait for like 24 to 48 hours. So in order to avoid all that, one has to make sure they got all the details correctly.
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    ScreenShots

    ClearCo Screenshots

    Screenshot of the personalized learning dashboard showing assigned courses, progress, notifications, and achievements — helping employees stay on track while giving leaders confidence that skills and compliance needs are being metScreenshot of AI-assisted course creation in action — generating structured training content from a simple promptScreenshot of an interview packet.Screenshot of a career site.Screenshot of an automated onboarding packet delivery with built-in scheduling and notificationsScreenshot of the dashboard to track individual goals, progress, and status in one place — driving accountability with clear goals and transparent progress

    Paylocity Screenshots

    Screenshot of a view of real-time employee data and performance metrics used to uncover and analyze trends. This creates an impactful understanding of the business, increase retention, understand labor costs, and plan for changes.Screenshot of where to automate manual processes with Paylocity's self-serve automation engine, Workflows. Users can implement routines for time-consuming manual tasks.Screenshot of where to manage and comply with employment law. Paylocity's HR Compliance solution helps users to stay on track and view important employee compliance items, from Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), healthcare, and compensation.Screenshot of how Paylocity Recruiting can automate hiring processes. amplify outreach, showcase a company's culture, and build stronger candidate connections to swiftly fill positions.Screenshot of recognition and rewards in Paylocity.