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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Employee Navigator

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AEmployee Navigator is a benefits-focused HR system from the company of the same name in Maryland.N/A

    HRdirect Smart Apps

    Score7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    HRdirect Smart Apps is an HR Management software solution from HRdirect, a a division of ComplyRight, Inc., dedicated to developing and delivering “Solutions for Smart Employers” since 1985. The vendor says HRdirect supports business managers at more than 500,000 locations with essential employee management and compliance tasks. HRdirect Smart Apps aims to help users work efficiently and affordably. The vendor's goal is to simplify complex processes and free employers from compliance…N/A
    Pricing
    Employee NavigatorHRdirect Smart Apps
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Employee NavigatorHRdirect Smart Apps
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNO PER EMPLOYEE PRICING, NO BUNDLED FEATURES. JUST $60 A YEAR PER APP. Simple Pricing, No Matter How You Slice It Only use the Smart Apps that best fit your unique needs and pay the same, low price for each one: just $60 a year. It's easy to add more at any time, too - either as your needs change or as our solutions expand.
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    Features
    Employee NavigatorHRdirect Smart Apps
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Employee Navigator and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Employee Navigator and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Employee Navigator and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Employee Navigator and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Employee Navigator and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Employee Navigator
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Employee NavigatorHRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Employee NavigatorHRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Employee Navigator
    We are very pleased with the change to [Employee Navigator] as it offers more what we needed. It's very customizable and has many features that can be added or taken away depending on business needs. I'd only say it would be less appropriate for a business quite smaller than ours who needed very little in comparison.
    Incentivized
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    ComplyRight
    UPDATE 3/20/2020: I initially gave HRDirect a "0" recommendation due to all the issues we had with the PTO Module. However, since purchasing the Harassment Training Module ($90), this product is the best value for the money and puts us in compliance with mandated requirements. It is easy to use and well-presented. At this point in time, with the issues and frustration level of all our employees, managers, and payroll department, it would be difficult for me to recommend this app as suitable in any scenario. However, should HRdirect fix the issues and get the app to perform as it was originally designed, it would be a great product for a small to medium company that has limited resources yet wants a good product for the money. In our experience, the new hire portal did not appear to be functioning properly; our new hires were not able to access the blank documents. They could see them but not open them (PDFs).
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    Pros
    Employee Navigator
    • Time off requests. These are easy to perform and track as an employee and user.
    • Time off approvals. Couldn't be easier. Time of approvals or denials are sent via email and are one-click tasks. Also can be performed in the web UI, but it's so easy.
    • Manager reporting. Managers can easily see reports on employee time off and make decisions based on that.
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    ComplyRight
    • Initially, you were able to see all activity and drill down for details.
    • It was easy-access for all our employees in the 7 states we operate in.
    • It provided tracking for the managers.
    • Payroll had access to all PTO requests.
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    Cons
    Employee Navigator
    • It is a great stand alone product. We would like it to tie into a more robust HR solution and communicate with payroll.
    • Initially there are a lot of features that are turned off, I like to know what a program is capable of so I can be more strategic in implementing a solution.
    • Having a broker in the middle is both good and bad.
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    ComplyRight
    • HRdirect performed an upgrade in 2019 and that's where things went awry.
    • You could no longer drill down through the calendar to see the details - i.e. Doctor's appointment, illness, childcare issues, vacation, etc.
    • Previous year PTO requests were not archived and you now had to scroll through hundreds of PTO requests to see the most current.
    • Previous PTO requests were listed oldest to most current, resulting in much frustration trying to locate specific ones.
    • The print option was not longer functional.
    • The online help request form was no longer accessible.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Employee Navigator
    No answers on this topic
    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
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    Support Rating
    Employee Navigator
    So far, we have had very little reason to call in to Employee Navigator support. Our team who works with them have found it easy and simple to work with them when needed. They aren't able to work on much or divulge how the system works internally, nor what's on the roadmap, but it is still helpful to have timely confirmation.
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    ComplyRight
    Due to the fact that we were patient for more than 6 months with no resolution in sight, we decided to end our relationship with HRdirect for PTO tracking. 3/20/2020: We have purchased the Harassment Training Module. Excellent product with great value for the money.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Employee Navigator
    Most of the systems I've used for HRIS systems have been part of the payroll system. What stands out with Employee Navigator is the ability to key your benefit changes into one place, and all vendors are notified of the updates -- no more logging on to three or more sites to make an address change to an employee.
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Employee Navigator
    • We spent about half the time on open enrollment than we did in the last two years. Employee Navigator was much easier for staff to navigate and be able to complete their open enrollment independently
    • We've saved several thousand dollars in setup fees to link with insurance carriers since moving to Employee Navigator
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    ComplyRight
    • Initially, HRdirect was proving to be an excellent tool, and we were getting a quick turnaround on small issues. However, the upgrade messed things up on our accessibility, with no resolution in sight.
    • Harassment training module is excellent.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    HRdirect Smart Apps Screenshots

    Screenshot of EMPLOYEE RECORDS
Smarter, Centralized Employee Management

 - Directory & Records
 - Employee Self-Service
 - Document StorageScreenshot of ATTENDANCE CALENDAR
Take Control of Employee Attendance

 - 12-Month Calendars
 - Absence Code Management
 - Absence NotesScreenshot of I-9 & W-4
Ease the Burden of Completing I-9 and W-4 Forms

 - Onboarding Workflow
 - Guided I-9 & W-4 Forms
 - History & Audit TrackingScreenshot of JOB APPLICATION
Smart Hiring Begins Before the Interview

 - Compliant Questions Library
 - Customizable Application
 - Online Application LinkScreenshot of PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Your Guide to an Effective Disciplinary Program

 - Employee Warning Notices
 - Discipline History
 - Action Plan DocumentationScreenshot of TIME OFF REQUEST
Let Employees Handle Time Off Requests for You

 - Employee Time Off Requests
 - Supervisor Approval Workflow
 - Attendance Calendar Sync