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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Criterion HCM

    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Criterion provides human capital management (HCM) software for midmarket organizations in construction, financial services, nonprofits and higher education, empowering them to streamline their critical HR, payroll, talent engagement, and workforce management processes.N/A

    Sparkrock

    Score9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Sparkrock’s cloud-enabled solution helps organizations manage their finance and accounting, human resources and payroll, human services case management, and donor and fundraising activities. According to the vendor, key benefits and features include: Finance Management with capabilities to help organizations increase transparency and reduce risk. Workforce Management to help front-line employees deliver services to clients, with tools that help them to be…N/A
    Pricing
    Criterion HCMSparkrock
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    Pricing Offerings
    Criterion HCMSparkrock
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$50,000 per installation
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    Features
    Criterion HCMSparkrock
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    43% below category average
    Sparkrock
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    48% below category average
    Sparkrock
    9.4
    3 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Pay calculation5.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration5.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Direct deposit files5.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    69% below category average
    Sparkrock
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    69% below category average
    Sparkrock
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Sparkrock
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.5
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.0
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.3
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Criterion HCM and Sparkrock
    Feature
    Criterion HCM
    -
    Ratings
    Sparkrock
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Criterion HCMSparkrock
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Criterion HCMSparkrock
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Criterion HCM
    We have not been happy with the functionality or reporting reports with this software. Numerous issues with employees not being able to clock in and out of the system. Employees' time sheets disappearing. Quarterly reports not matching to totals on batch payroll reports. Does not have the capability to electronically submit w-2's to state reporting agencies.
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    For all companies that want to improve the performance of their employees and increase productivity, this software helps all daily business tasks to be executed on time efficiently and smoothly. A very useful program that's why we don't stop using it.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Criterion HCM
    • changes in pay rates
    • rehiring employees
    • payroll calculations
    • assisting with PTO accruals
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    • Data collection - the system is robust and we can tailor it to collect the information we need.
    • Easily configurable - the system is easy to configure to meet our specific business needs.
    • Reporting and data extraction - the system allows for easy access to information that helps inform business decisions.
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    Cons
    Criterion HCM
    • payroll reports
    • state filing of W-2s
    • support
    • implementation
    • employees access to W-2
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    • Many of the improvements are being met with each upgrade. Altus Dynamics has an idea portal that customers can add ideas to and vote on other customer ideas. This means that most issues that come up are resolved with each new upgrade.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Criterion HCM
    We are changing to another payroll/HR vendor.
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    We are already scheduled for our upgrade to NAV 2016 beginning in May 2016.
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    Usability
    Criterion HCM
    too many instances of errors, unable to access program/time sheets
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    Complete workflow management to keep up to date and orderly the daily activities of employees. Allows for seamless cash flow, invoicing, general ledger, payroll, and inventory.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Criterion HCM
    Support is very slow to correct issues. I have actually reported an issue then 2-3 hours later received screen shots where they were able to do what we could not as though we were doing something different that usual. They are quick to say it is user error. Took too long to correct payroll reports and reports still do not reconcile. Very difficult to complete quarterly and annual reporting.
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    Sparkrock
    Complete tracking of employee performance, hours worked, attendance and absences, vacations, and overtime.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Criterion HCM
    Had to continually repeat our information. Kept getting us confused with another client.
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Criterion HCM
    When reviewing the various software before selecting Criterion HCM, it appeared to be the best choice and value. During implementation (which took nine months with us having to do most of the work) we realized we were not given accurate information regarding the software
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    • Real-time data that is available at our fingertips
    • Flexibility of the system to address changing needs over time
    • Elimination of the huge administrative burdens that we were experiencing as a result of the previous system due to lack of integration
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    Return on Investment
    Criterion HCM
    • does not impact our ROI
    Incentivized
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    Sparkrock
    • As a technician it's hard for me to say what effect the ROI has had on our organization, however our finance team seems satisfied on it. We look forward to deploying the staff dashboards for better financial tracking throughout our whole organization.
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