Paylocity vs. TalentReef

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Paylocity
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Paylocity 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
TalentReef
Score 6.3 out of 10
N/A
talentReef is a recruitment and talent management system optimized for service-sector workforces. talentReef emphasizes its support for regulatory compliance, automated workflows, and mobile accessibility across its functions for recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.N/A
Pricing
PaylocityTalentReef
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PaylocityTalentReef
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
PaylocityTalentReef
Considered Both Products
Paylocity

No answer on this topic

TalentReef
Chose TalentReef
This is our first ATS and we selected it because of ease of use and price.
Features
PaylocityTalentReef
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
7.9
1235 Ratings
0% above category average
TalentReef
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data8.61172 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history8.21136 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.01060 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.61070 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting7.2991 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.8969 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.6826 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
8.2
1199 Ratings
3% above category average
TalentReef
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.61170 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.7575 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.6898 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.5808 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.01167 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.2940 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.1590 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
7.5
1018 Ratings
8% below category average
TalentReef
-
Ratings
Approval workflow7.6906 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details7.3972 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment7.5769 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
8.4
1212 Ratings
3% above category average
TalentReef
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information8.51180 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.71202 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.1970 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition8.3879 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history8.51037 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
7.3
379 Ratings
8% below category average
TalentReef
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets7.3379 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
7.3
1118 Ratings
3% below category average
TalentReef
-
Ratings
Report builder7.31071 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.51092 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.1703 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
8.3
1053 Ratings
4% above category average
TalentReef
6.5
14 Ratings
12% below category average
New hire portal8.41046 Ratings6.214 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.2840 Ratings6.214 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings7.113 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
7.8
584 Ratings
3% below category average
TalentReef
8.0
3 Ratings
12% above category average
Corporate goal setting7.9463 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting7.8538 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility7.8406 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking7.9545 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
7.6
738 Ratings
4% below category average
TalentReef
6.0
8 Ratings
9% below category average
Performance plans7.5672 Ratings2.24 Ratings
Performance improvement plans7.6577 Ratings2.34 Ratings
Review status tracking7.6680 Ratings8.24 Ratings
Review reminders7.7684 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.7571 Ratings8.33 Ratings
Manager note taking00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings6.95 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
7.5
382 Ratings
3% below category average
TalentReef
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools6.9256 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking7.4310 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search8.0349 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development7.6282 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Paylocity
8.0
701 Ratings
4% above category average
TalentReef
6.8
15 Ratings
6% below category average
Job Requisition Management8.1601 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.1627 Ratings9.913 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.0488 Ratings4.013 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting7.9597 Ratings9.915 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.6505 Ratings1.414 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.2650 Ratings8.115 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts7.9644 Ratings8.012 Ratings
Customized Application Form00 Ratings2.315 Ratings
Resume Management00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
Candidate Search00 Ratings5.215 Ratings
Collaboration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Email Templates00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
User Permissions00 Ratings7.014 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings7.114 Ratings
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PaylocityTalentReef
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Score 7.5 out of 10
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Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Workday HCM
Workday HCM
Score 8.3 out of 10
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Infor Human Resources
Score 7.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
PaylocityTalentReef
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
(1305 ratings)
7.1
(15 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.7
(152 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.1
(103 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.0
(32 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.6
(31 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.1
(137 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.9
(23 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.6
(80 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.4
(23 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
8.5
(20 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(24 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.2
(31 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Professional Services
9.2
(16 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.3
(29 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.5
(26 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
PaylocityTalentReef
Likelihood to Recommend
Paylocity
Paylocity has a very user-friendly interface and is easy to navigate. The new payroll system is well-designed and efficient. Creating the batches is an easy, straightforward process. I also love that the system guides you through the steps of generating the pre-process payroll register, running the audit, and submitting payroll and prompts you if there are any steps left to complete. The employee onboarding packets are well-designed and have a nice, simple layout as well. However, the issues mentioned in the previous question have created complications for employees when completing these packets. Our main concerns are the technical difficulties employees experience when attempting to complete the withholding forms task, HR not being able to verify employee direct deposit information during onboarding, and no longer being able to make edits to the PERC task. If these issues were resolved, completing the Paylocity onboarding packets would be a very streamlined, easy process.
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TalentReef
I rarely give 10/10, mainly because I have learned that that we can always learn new things and to grow. Thus, I feel that same applies to Talent Reef. While I struggled a bit in the beginning to use this application, It is probably that struggle that has made me a better user for being so persistent at using it. Now that I have more than just the basics I think for any size company the functionality of the program will work for them.
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Pros
Paylocity
  • The layout makes the system user friendly, especially if you have used other platforms
  • The amount of information stored in Paylocity is amazing
  • I love the community tab with the birthday and anniversary announcements and have began using it for our employee appreciation announcements. I think this has been well received.
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TalentReef
  • We've been with talentReef nearly 2 years and our last 2 account managers have been great! Support was a concern right after we converted, but we were able to gain an account rep and began weekly calls until all the holes were plugged in.
  • Linking ATS data and onboarding data eliminates the need for the applicant/new hire to enter the same information twice.
  • We're now receiving system emails regarding upcoming new releases, which is helpful.
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Cons
Paylocity
  • Not enough training content in spanish.
  • Need to be able to easily switch the site and app language.
  • Creating or editing security roles is too confusing but a needed option for most.
  • The site needs the ability to track non-employee HR and training data.
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TalentReef
  • If any organization is looking to use TalentReef, I would suggest they make sure they have a project lead. TalentReef is a customizable platform that can be used to help your business. Your business will only get the full use out of the program if someone from within leads the project and communicates what they need from TalentReef. TalentReef can provide the basic needs, but the true value comes when you customize the program.
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Likelihood to Renew
Paylocity
We most likely will because we are learning how to use it better all the time. It does integrate with our Advanced Benefits. But the customer service is not responsive when needing help. It almost always requires several contacts to get anywhere, and the contacts can be several days apart. Once you actually get to TALK to someone, things are usually resolved fairly quickly, but their email system is not efficient. I get half answers and they close the ticket! But once I can get to someone, it is almost always great service. Very hard to get someone though.
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Usability
Paylocity
To begin with, Paylocity provides easy instructions, lots of training tools, and an excellent support team. The data entry is easy to use, and the reporting is outstanding. The report function allows options to fit nearly all of our needs. The search engine makes it easy to navigate through the software.
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Reliability and Availability
Paylocity
I can always call the direct number and there is a representative always available to answer questions. I can also email the service desk for Paylocity or my representative and they are pretty quick to respond if we are having issues
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Performance
Paylocity
Reports load within seconds. The ease of finding information in the system is very nice. If for some reason you cannot get the info you need, you can either look it up in the help section or if time is of the essence, you may call the help desk and speak with a Paylocity representative immediately. You are never left alone. You never get a voicemail. You always get a live representative who can help you at that moment
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Paylocity
I really appreciate that we are assigned a support manager. That person is very familiar with our set up, our needs and our history. However, I've spoken to others on the support team and have had very positive interactions and get the help needed.
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TalentReef
We have had very few issues with talentReef, but when we did they were resolved quickly and in a timely manner.
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In-Person Training
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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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Paylocity
The training was live online, but was with a group of other companies. We did not receive any personalized training with our team. Whenever we would ask for training, we would be sent a peak article link or a video. It felt like the reps we dealt with didn't know the answer to the questions.
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Paylocity
We were handed off to multiple implementation people, some quit, one went on leave, one left suddenly, one was transfered to a diff dept...all causing a significant amount of disruption for our team. Many had conflicting info on how to properly set things up...hence a complete mess was left for us to figure out
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Paylocity
We chose Paylocity over ADP, Paycom and Kronos because it offered a better balance of functionality, user experience, and customer support tailored to our organizational needs. Paylocity’s platform felt more modern and intuitive, especially for our employees and managers who use it daily for time tracking, communication, and document acknowledgements. The engagement tools—like Community, Impressions, and Surveys—were more robust and better integrated into the core HR functions, helping us foster a stronger company culture. Additionally, Paylocity provided more flexibility in reporting and a more responsive implementation and support team, which made the transition smoother and more collaborative.
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TalentReef
TalentReef has a better interface than SnagAJob, but that is just about it. SnagAJob did a very good job in applicant flow, however, they also advertise for other companies during the application process which is a major downside to their system. Newton is far superior not only with pricing but in support and functionality. After only 60 days with the system, I could not imagine going back to TalentReef ever again.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Paylocity
I didn't help but I like the pricing
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Scalability
Paylocity
Our main function for Paylocity is payroll, data insights for employee working hours and onboarding. This has been a very reliable source for us for these functions. Payroll has been extremely easy to do using Paylocity. The onboarding process is very simple for new hires and makes the process run smooth. It is easy to find the information you are looking for while on Paylocity.
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Professional Services
Paylocity
They are thorough, care about quality and success, take the time needed to implement properly, answer questions, build data feeds. A professional, caring, very skilled team there.
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TalentReef
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Paylocity
  • Less errors for payroll reporting to states and local municipalities. Freeing up our Finance ADM to focus on other duties.
  • New Hire Onboarding creates less work and higher potential for human error.
  • The ease of W-2 tracking throughout the year frees up time at the end of the year to focus on other year end responsibilities.
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TalentReef
  • The impact in terms of I-9's and E-Verify being completed accurately and quickly is immense. It is tough to put a price or ROI on avoiding any legal complications.
  • All of our corporate locations now "speak the same language" in terms of applicants and new hire on-boarding.
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ScreenShots

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.