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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Inova Payroll

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AInova is a payroll and HR solutions company serving small and medium-sized employers across the United States. Headquartered in Nashville, TN. Inova Payroll provides a human capital management solution to better attract, hire, pay and engage employees. Features include a single database with one interface and one employee record for visibility into employee data; real-time data for better decision-making; and cloud-based delivery for convenience and scalability.N/A
    Pricing
    HRdirect Smart AppsInova Payroll
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HRdirect Smart AppsInova Payroll
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    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
    HRdirect Smart AppsInova Payroll
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Inova Payroll
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Inova Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Inova Payroll
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Inova Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Inova Payroll
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Inova Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Inova Payroll
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Inova Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Inova Payroll
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Inova Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Inova Payroll
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Inova Payroll
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HRdirect Smart AppsInova Payroll
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HRdirect Smart AppsInova Payroll
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Inova Payroll
    Unless I'm in an unusual situation with an employee, it only takes a few minutes to complete payroll with Inova.Some features are not yet fully customizable and, as a result, force us to reverse engineer processes in a roundabout way that does not necessarily meet our business needs.
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    Pros
    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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    Inova Payroll
    • Calculate tax deductions and distribute paychecks for auditing and tax reporting purposes.
    • Applicant Tracking feature that allows you to create and post vacancies on the job page of the website and on various job portals.
    • Design plans for onboarding sessions and communicate with new hires.
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    Cons
    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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    Inova Payroll
    • I would like the ATS component that monitors candidate hiring to be able to trigger more hiring activities like connecting with our background check provider and scheduling a prospect appointment.
    • The benefit statement could be more advanced.
    • A little more update for the UXI.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
    Incentivized
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    Inova Payroll
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    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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    Inova Payroll
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    Alternatives Considered
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Inova Payroll
    Our company implemented the use of Gusto, and although the payroll service is excellent, the main reason we switched to Inova Payroll was the poor customer service that this program offered us in order to solve the "MANY" problems that were shown on the site.
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    Return on Investment
    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.
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    Inova Payroll
    • It minimized our cost as we were able to get rid of the paper time tracking system altogether.
    • Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding are streamlined in one place where we can connect you directly to payroll.
    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

    Inova Payroll Screenshots

    Screenshot of Administrator dashboardScreenshot of WorkflowsScreenshot of Payroll register