Dayforce

Overview
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Dayforce
Score 7.9 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.N/A
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Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptional
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Community Pulse
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The impact is that everything is in one place, our team also created content in the HUB and this has been extremely helpful and useful for employees to access information as needed. This has everything from benefits information to compliance. The tool has helped employees get …
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having it all in one place has made it easier for managers to view employees time cards and pay, helped eliminate usage of multiple systems by payroll, and helped training of new hires within business units
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Saved time, reduced costs. Eliminated bloated suite of third party partners.
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I have not used any other systems than Dayforce.
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It’s been very helpful. With our HR and Payroll operating separately this has helped us eliminate many other steps.
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It is much easier to have access to all employee information in one place. At my other companies, we used different programs for different aspects of HR. If you needed information, you had to call people in other offices/locations to find what you were looking for. Dayforce …
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It has been timesaving having all in the same application as for the most part information flows over. We have had some issues using Lever being integrated into our payroll system. We have also had issues with taxation and retro adjustments. We have to manually fix them. It …
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Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, …
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ADP has a lot of system errors, especially on Mondays. I haven't noticed anything like that working with Dayforce. But I like that you can easily access employee's timecard via ADP, by just searching an employee and open its timecard. In case of Dayforce, you have to open …
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By having a single application we have seen an increase in our efficiency and an accuracy in our data. Our previous system had third party modules for many systems and they didn't do a good job "talking" to each other. Our data was often incorrect, charging employees the wrong …
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Not something I personally work with
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Due to it being an all-in-one application, we are able to look at the information that is stored and make meaningful and accurate decisions based on that info instead of trying to pull information from
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Prior to using Ceridian Dayforce WFM we were using Kronos as our main timekeeping system. It was not able to be configured with the amount of different pay policies that we need (due to multiple bargaining agreements), so there was much more manual work involved when processing …
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It is so nice to have just one platform to use. We really love having one data base for all records. This has really made our work life much easier. Retro pays help keep us compliant when we need to utilize them.
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We have noticed huge time savings across a variety of processes.
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Dayforce is one of the only systems that allows us to list multiple work assignments. In the fitness industry this is crucial since most team members do multiple jobs. Having everything in one place makes our jobs as administrators so much easier. Couldn't imagine using modules …
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I have found the process to be more straightforward. When you have data flowing back and forth, you can update once and not worry about it. In the past, we had a file feed from time and attendance to payroll. The biggest problem was that when you missed that feed, you had to …
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I can't speak much to how it would be if we had all of these features separately since I started with Dayforce all being integrated and have no other experience, but having it all in one place has made the completion of all of these HR tasks seamless. We can direct all of our …
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I have used other providers in the past which integrated 3rd parties for different applications. It was a hassle keeping up with everything. I was blown away with Ceridian Dayforce and still can't believe how seamlessly it all works together.
Features
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Human Resource Management
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7.9
602 Ratings
0% above category average
Employee demographic data8.3525 Ratings
Employment history8.6559 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.3549 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.1553 Ratings
Organizational charting7.3502 Ratings
Organization and location management7.5548 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.5370 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.5
602 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation9.1588 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.5295 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.9154 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.0475 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.0574 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.5456 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.5309 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
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8.4
547 Ratings
4% above category average
Approval workflow8.6515 Ratings
Balance details8.3529 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.3434 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
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8.2
615 Ratings
1% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.6586 Ratings
Update personal information8.7599 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.8419 Ratings
Employee recognition7.9219 Ratings
View job history7.8492 Ratings
Asset Management
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8.0
103 Ratings
0% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets8.0103 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
6.8
601 Ratings
10% below category average
Report builder7.3592 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.3592 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data5.9416 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
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8.2
394 Ratings
3% above category average
New hire portal8.4384 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.1338 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
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8.1
257 Ratings
2% above category average
Corporate goal setting7.5215 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.5236 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.0201 Ratings
Performance tracking8.3241 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
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8.0
283 Ratings
1% above category average
Performance plans8.0262 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.0225 Ratings
Review status tracking7.9265 Ratings
Review reminders8.0260 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.1234 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
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7.7
131 Ratings
2% below category average
Create succession plans/pools8.5104 Ratings
Candidate ranking7.4113 Ratings
Candidate search7.1118 Ratings
Candidate development7.7106 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
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8.2
302 Ratings
5% above category average
Job Requisition Management8.5284 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.5277 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.1233 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.4265 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.1229 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.3276 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.2272 Ratings
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User Ratings
Dayforce
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(642 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.6
(89 ratings)
Usability
4.8
(60 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(12 ratings)
Performance
5.0
(13 ratings)
Support Rating
8.3
(66 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.0
(11 ratings)
Online Training
7.3
(18 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.8
(44 ratings)
Configurability
9.0
(13 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(9 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.9
(14 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.9
(18 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.9
(12 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
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I think Dayforce is a great option for a large and/or Global organization. I do not think it would be the best fit for a very small company or business. It really shines for enterprise organizations with multi-locations. While a small business could use it, I would say it has too many bells and whistles that might feel overwhelming to a smaller organization.
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Pros
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  • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
  • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
  • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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Cons
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  • There have been a few instances of users being locked out of Ceridian due to recent upgrades. Not ideal when an employee wants to see their paystub and is suddenly have login issues.
  • Not the best for when an employee is transferred to another country as their employee number is locked to their SIN or SSN. And, we are required to create a new user record with a new employee number for the new country.
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Likelihood to Renew
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We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
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Usability
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I think it's very usable for the employee. I don't think it is as easy for the HR/PR admins - especially if there is an issue. There are so many setup screens that need to be looked at to try to figure out why payroll isn't calculating properly, hours aren't feeding over correctly, or benefits are not calculating properly. For the most part, they can't do their own troubleshooting. The same is true for the managers. Our managers find it cumbersome to go into make any schedule changes after the schedules have been generated.
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Reliability and Availability
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Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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Performance
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We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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Support Rating
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Most of the time the support is great; it's not always super efficient but I always get the help I need. Occasionally it takes a lot longer than we had hoped or get conflicting responses. We had one ticket recently where we were told we would have to pay the service team to support us on the project and then another person called the next day with the solution to our query and was able to find a solution easily. Generally, though, the response is great and they either walk me though how to do something via a Zoom Meeting or they email step-by-step instructions on how to do it and say if I have questions we can set up a meeting to discuss further.
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In-Person Training
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Because the training we reviewed at Insights has changed how we use the system everyday. This is a key factor in our training.
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Online Training
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The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
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Implementation Rating
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Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
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I can't speak much to how it would be if we had all of these features separately since I started with Dayforce all being integrated and have no other experience, but having it all in one place has made the completion of all of these HR tasks seamless. We can direct all of our energies into the same system, and it makes it easier to field employee inquiries and to troubleshoot when we need to
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Scalability
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Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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Return on Investment
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  • Performance Reviews/Comp used to be handled via paper and tracking/reporting was a nightmare - having all of that in the system is so much more efficient and provides huge ROI
  • Our organization used to have big problems with hiring managers going rogue and hiring positions that aren't approved by Finance - we built an approval workflow in the system that triggers before any req is approved which has completely solved this problem
  • Dayforce Wallet has been a huge perk for our employees - it's heavily used and our crew love it
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