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Ascentis (discontinued)

Ascentis (discontinued)

Overview

What is Ascentis (discontinued)?

Ascentis HR uses web-based management programs to help automate complex HR processes. Ascentis’ other services included customizable payroll, time and attendance and recruiting modules. Ascentis was acquired by UKG in March of 2022, and will be discontinued.

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Recent Reviews

The Good and the Bad!

7 out of 10
September 23, 2021
Incentivized
We use Ascentis HR for our "system of record", ESS, open enrollment, etc. We are just starting to learn and use Performance Management, …
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Technical System View

7 out of 10
February 07, 2021
Incentivized
[Ascentis] allowed us to transition from paper processes to electronic and streamline our work. It provided a platform for employees to …
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Awards

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Popular Features

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  • Update personal information (151)
    8.6
    86%
  • Pre-built reports (142)
    7.5
    75%
  • Employment history (140)
    7.3
    73%
  • Report builder (144)
    7.0
    70%
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Pricing

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What is Ascentis (discontinued)?

Ascentis HR uses web-based management programs to help automate complex HR processes. Ascentis’ other services included customizable payroll, time and attendance and recruiting modules. Ascentis was acquired by UKG in March of 2022, and will be discontinued.

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Features

Human Resource Management

Organizing, tracking and providing instant access to critical employee data, job profiles, transfers, promotions, and benefits information.

7.1
Avg 7.8

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

7.8
Avg 8.0

Leave and Attendance Management

Streamlines communication between HR and employees and facilitates efficient management of employee leave including requisitions, approvals, balance calculation, and annual carry-forward.

7.8
Avg 8.1

Employee Self Service

Employee portal allowing employees to view and update their personal information.

7
Avg 8.1

Asset Management

Maintaining a record of assets such as laptops, pagers, cell phones, etc. issued to employees. Record typically includes asset type, number, serial number and date of issuance.

5.8
Avg 7.7

HR Reporting

Pre-built and custom reports, and integration with external data.

6.4
Avg 7.6

Onboarding

Employee onboarding is the process of orienting new hires to the social and performance aspects of their jobs so that they are able to function in their new roles as quickly as possible.

5.1
Avg 8.0

Performance and Goals

Goal alignment is the practice of ensuring that all employees have clearly defined goals in support of the overall corporate strategy.

7.2
Avg 8.1

Performance Management

Performance management is the process of ensuring employees meet pre-determined objectives and goals through regular check-ins and appraisals.

6
Avg 7.9

Succession Planning

Succession planning is the identification and development of internal employees with the potential to fill key business leadership positions in the company.

5.9
Avg 7.9

Recruiting / ATS

Recruiting or Applicant Tracking Software is software used to manage the recruitment process electronically by handling job postings, applicant status, resume management, etc.

5.5
Avg 7.7
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Product Details

What is Ascentis (discontinued)?

Ascentis was an a-la carte full suite workforce management (WFM) technology platform and human capital solutions. Ascentis WFM provided time and attendance solutions that provided clients with scheduling, compliance, complex calculations, and time collection options. The HCM suite, included a fully a-la carte solution.

Ascentis was acquired by UKG in March of 2022. The service will be discontinued.

Ascentis (discontinued) Screenshots

Screenshot of Access all of your details including, paychecks, personal file, timeclock, etc via our mobile app.Screenshot of Punch-in and punch-out on the go.Screenshot of Centralized location for everything related to a user or admin.Screenshot of Every employee has access to their personal information in one location.Screenshot of Pre-built reporting along with Ad Hoc reporting gives you the ability to understand your business as a whole.Screenshot of Benefit enrollment made easy for your employees.Screenshot of Manage your employees schedule, PTO, accruals through our best of breed timekeeping system.

Ascentis (discontinued) Competitors

Ascentis (discontinued) Technical Details

Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Ascentis HR uses web-based management programs to help automate complex HR processes. Ascentis’ other services included customizable payroll, time and attendance and recruiting modules. Ascentis was acquired by UKG in March of 2022, and will be discontinued.

UKG Pro, Paylocity, and Paycom are common alternatives for Ascentis (discontinued).

Reviewers rate Direct deposit files highest, with a score of 9.2.

The most common users of Ascentis (discontinued) are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ascentis is a wonderful tool ... I don't have anything to say that isn't favorable? I have recommended it to several friends as the capabilities are fantastic, and I love how it's always improving, etc.! The App is amazing and has proved to be very beneficial to our employees!
December 01, 2020

Not a fan

Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The timeclock feature seems to work well, accruals for PTO seem to work well. Processing payroll works ok, but the messages about completion of data compilation are lacking.
November 20, 2020

Ascentis Review

Tanisha Barnes | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ascentis has some great features, there are however some features that are still not available that are still being worked out. I rated a 7 due to the implementation/training was a bit all over the place and the reps were not prepared and/or did not ensure the right tools were available on in place.
October 13, 2020

Lots of possibilities

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ascentis is good for clocking in, and the on-screen timekeeping widget works well. The smartphone app works pretty well but does not mirror the desktop version. The occasions of employees being stymied by the online version not working or not loading properly happen more than we would like.
October 12, 2020

Ascentis for Payroll

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ascentis has all the capabilities and functionality to complete all HR-related functions for any business. I do not see any reason why it would not be useful or helpful if looking for HR modules.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ascentis is not a place employees can view their past timesheets or pay amounts. This would be a nice thing to be able to use for employees. Ascentis is great with the whole hiring process from posting requisitions all the way to hiring the applicant.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized

I like being able to create work flows for the HR department; know what's going on without micro-managing.

I like have the ability to put the responsibility in the hands of the EEs to initial changes: life events, demographics updates, etc.

I like being able to present my staff with a one stop shop for our handbook, FAQs, Forms, the newsletter, timekeeper, check stubs, etc.


Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Timekeeping is extremely accurate with Ascentis. Corrections in one pay period automatically create adjustments in the current pay period. No more manual calculations. Ascentis was quick to set up workflows for the new leave laws due to Covid-19.

We like the clean look of the software and repeatedly hear from employees and managers how easy it is to use.

HRIS and payroll are separate systems, which sometimes means you need to enter information in two places. More of a slight inconvenience.
Marie Springsteen -  SHRM-CP | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ascentis is well suited for full-scope HR/Benefits/Payroll. It can also be utilized in part (only use what you need).

May not fit the needs of all companies based on data they are trying to store. This however can be overcome by talking with their sales/customer service representatives.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I think smaller companies that are just looking for HR, benefits, and maybe payroll could use the product well. All of those things can mostly be done on the web now. The product would also be good for smaller HR teams that need a lot of support as their email and phone support is fantastic.

Larger organizations looking for an all-in-one seamless experience should look elsewhere.
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