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PDS Vista

Overview

What is PDS Vista?

Vista® is a human resource, benefits, payroll, recruiting, and self-service software. Functional elements include recruitment, staffing, position and training management, compliance, and performance and compensation.

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Recent Reviews

TrustRadius Insights

Vista HRMS is a versatile software that is used by organizations, including the Lee County Clerk of Courts and Lee County government, …
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VistaHRMS

4 out of 10
April 11, 2022
We are currently using it for are HRIS in our HR department. It is used for payroll as well. We have rolled out self-service to a few of …
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PDS VistaHRMS

9 out of 10
February 09, 2017
We use PDS VistaHRMS for our core HR, Benefits, Payroll and Recruiting functions. Our main users are in the Human Resources area but all …
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I love VISTA

10 out of 10
February 07, 2017
We selected Vista HRMS after a diligent evaluation process. We were looking for a flexible solution that could grow with us. Vista is …
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Happy with Vista HRMS

8 out of 10
April 15, 2015
Vista HRMS is being used across the whole organization. This is our HR/Payroll/Benefit/Absence Management solution for our company.
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Popular Features

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  • Employment history (18)
    9.0
    90%
  • Employee demographic data (17)
    9.0
    90%
  • Direct deposit files (17)
    8.2
    82%
  • Organization and location management (16)
    7.0
    70%
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Pricing

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What is PDS Vista?

Vista® is a human resource, benefits, payroll, recruiting, and self-service software. Functional elements include recruitment, staffing, position and training management, compliance, and performance and compensation.

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.

7.7
Avg 7.8

Payroll Management

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

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.

8.2
Avg 8.1

Employee Self Service

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

7.1
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.

7.3
Avg 7.7

HR Reporting

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

8
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.

7.3
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.

5.8
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.

7.3
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.

3.6
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.

2.5
Avg 7.7
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Product Details

What is PDS Vista?

According to the vendor, PDS Vista is a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) platform designed to offer personalized solutions for diverse industry requirements. The product encompasses various services such as recruiting, onboarding, human resources, benefits administration, and payroll management, thus serving as an end-to-end solution. By leveraging advanced technology and customization options, PDS aims to tackle complex challenges faced by businesses in this domain. Notably, the vendor emphasizes their commitment to customer satisfaction through personalized support provided by knowledgeable experts. While specific industries or professions are not explicitly specified, the vendor assures that the product suite caters to a wide range of organizations seeking HCM solutions tailored to their distinct needs.

End-to-End Human Capital Management Suite

The product is designed to streamline and automate administrative and payroll tasks, as well as offer strategic decision-making capabilities. Key features include workflow management, tax handling, recruitment support, training management, compliance with OSHA and workers' compensation regulations, performance evaluation and compensation tracking, employee and managerial self-service options, analytics, comprehensive reporting capabilities, among others. The vendor highlights their personalized approach and industry expertise to deliver a tailored experience for each customer.

Vista Analytics

The product is designed to offer a comprehensive analytics solution that prioritizes user-centricity. The vendor asserts that users can replace traditional printed reports with visually appealing graphics, enhancing stakeholder accessibility and comprehension of information. Users are granted real-time access to data and the ability to customize their dashboards through easy drill-downs and data exports at the click of a button. With an extensive library of predefined analytics, Vista Analytics enables organizations to effortlessly collect statistical data, analyze trends, and showcase key performance indicators (KPIs). Furthermore, it provides training courses covering graph analysis, setup procedures, usage guidelines, KPI utilization, and dashboard deployment. This toolset ensures effortless compilation of summarized data into meaningful charts or columns based on specific groupings. Additionally, it offers diverse dashboards for effective result presentation, auditable views and alerts for meticulous data management, secure user-specific dashboards, as well as workflow reports tailored for ROI analysis.

Workflow

The Vista Workflow engine is seamlessly integrated throughout the Vista product, offering automation of approval processes. The vendor asserts that their workflow features were designed to address the management of approval processes, transaction monitoring, and activity rerouting. Users can utilize tools like manager and employee time review and approval, as well as customize approval steps to align with individual process workflows. Through implementing consistent practices and automating approvals, PDS Vista aims to optimize HR operations, improving productivity while reducing administrative burdens.

Automatic Scheduling and Calculation of Initial and Standard Measurements

The product offers automated scheduling and calculation capabilities, allowing businesses to streamline processes and ensure compliance with ACA regulations. This feature aims to save time by accurately determining initial and standard measurements for employee healthcare eligibility and stability periods. The vendor asserts that the automatic scheduling and calculation functionality of PDS Vista will enhance efficiency in managing healthcare plans within organizations.

PDS Vista Features

Human Resource Management Features

  • Supported: Employee demographic data
  • Supported: Employment history
  • Supported: Job profiles and administration
  • Supported: Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
  • Supported: Benefits information
  • Supported: Organizational charting
  • Supported: Organization and location management
  • Supported: Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Support for external payroll vendors
  • Supported: Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
  • Supported: Payroll history for each employee
  • Supported: Benefit plan administration
  • Supported: Direct deposit files
  • Supported: Payroll tracking and auditing
  • Supported: Salary revision and increment management

Leave and Attendance Management Features

  • Supported: Approval workflow
  • Supported: Email notifications
  • Supported: Balance details
  • Supported: Annual carry-forward and encashment

Employee Self Service Features

  • Supported: Employee login
  • Supported: View and generate pay and benefit information
  • Supported: Update personal information
  • Supported: Request time off
  • Supported: View job history
  • Supported: View company policy documentation
  • Supported: View company news and information
  • Supported: Employee recognition

Asset Management Features

  • Supported: Tracking of all physical assets
  • Supported: Asset return

HR Reporting Features

  • Supported: Report builder
  • Supported: Pre-built reports
  • Supported: Ability to combine HR data with external data

Integration with other HR capabilities Features

  • Supported: Additional HR capabilities (talent management, LMS, etc.) supplied by same vendor
  • Supported: Additional HR capabilities (talent management, LMS, etc.) supplied by different vendor

Performance Management Features

  • Supported: Performance plans
  • Supported: Performance improvement plans
  • Supported: Review status tracking
  • Supported: Review reminders
  • Supported: Multiple review frequency

Succession Planning Features

  • Supported: Create succession plans/pools
  • Supported: Candidate ranking
  • Supported: Candidate search
  • Supported: Candidate development

Onboarding Features

  • Supported: New hire portal
  • Supported: Manager tracking tools

Performance and Goals Features

  • Supported: Corporate goal setting
  • Supported: Individual goal setting
  • Supported: Performance tracking

Recruiting / ATS Features

  • Supported: Job Requisition Management
  • Supported: Company Website Posting
  • Supported: Duplicate Candidate Prevention
  • Supported: Applicant Tracking
  • Supported: Notifications and Alerts

Additional Features

  • Supported: Natural Language Query Tool
  • Supported: Configurable Analytics, Dashboards and KPIs
  • Supported: Configurable Workflows
  • Supported: On-Premise or Cloud deployment

PDS Vista Competitors

PDS Vista Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesU.S. & Canada
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Vista® is a human resource, benefits, payroll, recruiting, and self-service software. Functional elements include recruitment, staffing, position and training management, compliance, and performance and compensation.

ADP Vantage HCM and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued) are common alternatives for PDS Vista.

Reviewers rate Employee demographic data and Employment history and Job profiles and administration highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of PDS Vista are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).

PDS Vista Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)0%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)27%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)73%
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Reviews and Ratings

(29)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Vista HRMS is a versatile software that is used by organizations, including the Lee County Clerk of Courts and Lee County government, airport, and court administration employees, for HR, benefits, and payroll management. Users have found that this program has greatly improved their organization by consolidating databases and spreadsheets into one accessible database. This has not only enhanced overall organization but has also allowed employees to easily access relevant information. With Vista HRMS, users can efficiently process HR and PR functions, maintain accurate records, and track employee information seamlessly. The software provides detailed payroll and benefits information, integrates well with other systems, and reduces the need for manual data updating. Additionally, Vista HRMS allows companies to produce regular net payroll and W-2s, with all employees having access to review their individual payroll information. The Alamo Area Council of Governments also utilizes Vista HRMS for various HR functions such as benefits management, recruitment, and payroll. This software is implemented across the entire organization, enabling employees to view pay stubs and managers to conduct performance reviews. With over 15 years of experience in HR and payroll functions, Vista HRMS has proven itself as an effective solution that seamlessly integrates with other systems. It offers great flexibility through its ability to be customized based on specific organizational needs. Companies have also appreciated the self-service functionality provided by Vista HRMS, as it allows applicants to conveniently access information during the application process. Furthermore, it serves as both a time and attendance system for employees and a reliable system of record for HR and payroll departments. Overall, Vista HRMS stands out with its integrated solution for HR, payroll, and benefits requirements while providing excellent support from its sales team. Users find it user-friendly regardless of their computer proficiency levels.

Vista HRMS has received positive feedback from users in several key areas. Many users have found the system to be flexible and capable, allowing for customization of fields, procedures, wizards, and reports to meet their specific business processes. Numerous reviewers have praised the user-friendly and intuitive nature of Vista HRMS, noting that employees require minimal training or documentation to navigate the system effectively. Users also appreciate the excellent customer service provided by PDS, the company behind Vista HRMS, with prompt responses to questions and problems. Additionally, several users highlight the seamless interface between Vista HRMS and their accounting software, making it easy to update the general ledger accurately. Overall, users express satisfaction with Vista HRMS as an all-in-one solution for their HR, benefits, and payroll needs.

Confusing User Interface: Many users have expressed frustration with the system's confusing user interface, which has made it difficult for them to navigate and perform tasks efficiently. The layout and organization of features are not intuitive, leading to a steep learning curve for new users.

Inadequate Recruiting Module: The recruiting module falls short in meeting the needs of users, as they have identified several areas that require further development. Users have reported issues with candidate tracking, job posting functionality, and limited customization options within the module.

Difficulties in Creating Custom Reports: Several reviewers have mentioned encountering challenges when attempting to create custom reports. This process demands expertise in Crystal Reports, posing a barrier for users who do not possess this specific skillset or wish to rely on external resources for report generation.

Based on the feedback received from users, one common recommendation for Vista HRMS is to ensure that enough training is obtained before implementing the software. This is because users believe that Vista HRMS is well suited for most HR departments. It is important to note that this training will help users make the most of the software and optimize its functionalities. Overall, getting adequate training prior to implementation is seen as a valuable step in maximizing the benefits of Vista HRMS in an HR department setting.

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Reviews

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December 19, 2018

Overall Satisfaction

Lisa Lange, CPHR Candidate, PCP | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use it for payroll and human resources within a department of 3. We use it for all of our HR and Payroll needs. It allows all functions of HR to be stored within the system. Has a vast tracking system for all employee information.
  • User-friendly and easy to learn.
  • Reporting options through Crystal Reporting.
  • The best support team when something is not right, especially if they are aware that you are currently running payroll.
  • If you manually input a transaction into the payroll entry screen once payroll is run you can no longer see that transaction. It would be nice to be able to see a history of all transactions per employee.
  • Future changes cannot be made on the HR side during the payroll processing time frame or the changes will occur during the current payroll. For example, if someone is getting a wage increase it cannot be future dated because payroll will pick it up even though it is future dated.
We like having the control of processing payroll on site, this is new for us. The system is efficient and user-friendly. We did not have an HRIS system before and did everything manually through spreadsheets. This system has brought our department to a new level of professionalism.
Human Resource Management (6)
80%
8.0
Employment history
80%
8.0
Job profiles and administration
80%
8.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
90%
9.0
Organizational charting
80%
8.0
Organization and location management
80%
8.0
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
70%
7.0
Payroll Management (5)
88%
8.8
Pay calculation
90%
9.0
Support for external payroll vendors
80%
8.0
Benefit plan administration
90%
9.0
Direct deposit files
90%
9.0
Salary revision and increment management
90%
9.0
Leave and Attendance Management (3)
90%
9.0
Approval workflow
90%
9.0
Balance details
90%
9.0
Annual carry-forward and encashment
90%
9.0
Employee Self Service (2)
85%
8.5
View and generate pay and benefit information
90%
9.0
Update personal information
80%
8.0
Asset Management (1)
80%
8.0
Tracking of all physical assets
80%
8.0
HR Reporting (2)
80%
8.0
Report builder
90%
9.0
Pre-built reports
70%
7.0
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • We are more organized and efficient in the HR/Payroll department now [that they are] using the system
We previously had our payroll outsourced to Ceridian.
150
All staff use the system depending on level of authorization. At minimum staff use if for the self-serve aspect for pay stubs and t4s. management will use it for employee information.
5
We have 3 people on the HR/Payroll team that support the system along with 2 IT employees that support the system.
  • we use the employee tracking system along with our WS&H Coordinator to track all employee injuries.
  • tracking training and development
  • tracking recruitment
  • look in to using the system more with the recruitment portion. Use it for tracking applicants and resumes.
Yes
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Vendor Reputation
  • Third-party Reviews
Vendor reputation and knowing that I will have service when needed was very important.
I would have better examples of what we would like to use the system for so that they can show up in real time how that would work.
They are always helpful, return our calls/emails in a timely matter, and work with us to resolve our issues.
Yes
February 09, 2017

PDS VistaHRMS

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use PDS VistaHRMS for our core HR, Benefits, Payroll and Recruiting functions. Our main users are in the Human Resources area but all employees benefit from VistaHRMS due to the self-service functionality it provides as well as the ability to allow supervisors access to review applicants through recruiting..
  • VistaHRMS' open, customizable architecture which provides ultimate flexibility and opportunities for integration. We can use our technical development skills to create any new module we may need as well as extend the base system code to handle our unique requirements, special circumstances and processes. This also aids greatly in troubleshooting and identifying issues because you can get right down to the source code.
  • VistaHRMS provides flexibility for security so that any employee in the company can have access to the HR information that is pertinent to him or her.
  • PDS staff are spectacular to work with. They provide high-quality, timely support and are always willing to spend the time to get your questions answered.
  • PDS is deeply and sincerely interested in customer feedback. This is the best way to improve the product: listen to your customers. They not only listen to the request, they actually implement many of the changes in base system. PDS is a strategic partner for our organization based on the level of service they have provided and their willingness to act on our feedback.
  • Typical of any system built for the unknown requirements of hundreds or thousands of customers with varying needs, PDS sometimes doesn't fit our processes precisely out of the box. However, this con is far outweighed by the ability to configure and customize the system.
  • The most significant pet peeve of our users is the necessity for so many clicks to navigate between different areas or the system or to review applicants. These items are being addressed based on feedback from the user community in an upcoming release.
Having options for on-site, hosted or SaaS implementations, the VistaHRMS system can meet the needs of most organizations whether the organization has IT staff or not. There will be situations where unique requirements may require customizations to the system to accommodate the needs. However, with the open architecture and the consulting of PDS, most anything can be developed to suit your needs.
Human Resource Management (7)
55.71428571428571%
5.6
Employee demographic data
90%
9.0
Employment history
70%
7.0
Job profiles and administration
80%
8.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
N/A
N/A
Organizational charting
70%
7.0
Organization and location management
80%
8.0
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management (5)
62%
6.2
Pay calculation
90%
9.0
Support for external payroll vendors
N/A
N/A
Benefit plan administration
80%
8.0
Direct deposit files
80%
8.0
Salary revision and increment management
60%
6.0
Leave and Attendance Management (3)
N/A
N/A
Approval workflow
N/A
N/A
Balance details
N/A
N/A
Annual carry-forward and encashment
N/A
N/A
Employee Self Service (5)
58%
5.8
View and generate pay and benefit information
100%
10.0
Update personal information
90%
9.0
View job history
100%
10.0
View company policy documentation
N/A
N/A
Employee recognition
N/A
N/A
Asset Management (1)
N/A
N/A
Tracking of all physical assets
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting (3)
76.66666666666667%
7.7
Report builder
70%
7.0
Pre-built reports
60%
6.0
Ability to combine HR data with external data
100%
10.0
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management (5)
34%
3.4
Performance plans
N/A
N/A
Performance improvement plans
N/A
N/A
Review status tracking
90%
9.0
Review reminders
80%
8.0
Multiple review frequency
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning (4)
N/A
N/A
Create succession plans/pools
N/A
N/A
Candidate ranking
N/A
N/A
Candidate search
N/A
N/A
Candidate development
N/A
N/A
Onboarding (2)
40%
4.0
New hire portal
80%
8.0
Manager tracking tools
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals (3)
80%
8.0
Corporate goal setting
80%
8.0
Individual goal setting
80%
8.0
Performance tracking
80%
8.0
Recruiting / ATS (5)
70%
7.0
Job Requisition Management
80%
8.0
Company Website Posting
80%
8.0
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
50%
5.0
Applicant Tracking
80%
8.0
Notifications and Alerts
60%
6.0
  • Automation of many processes leading to higher efficiency and the ability to focus on core business as opposed to data processing. This includes our biweekly payroll processing, automated reporting, alert notifications based on certain activities occurring, etc.
  • Integration of separate software systems for HR, Benefits, Payroll and Recruiting into a single suite of modules that all share the same data.
  • Self-service access for employees empowers them to find, review and update information independently which enables HR staff to focus on more valuable efforts.
The open environment of our hosted system allows us to develop modules and customizations as if the system were developed in-house. With the IT staff we have, this provides great opportunities for extending PDS' capabilities. Additionally, I have never worked with a better team of support and technical staff that PDS provides. They truly want to improve the system for us as partners. It is a two-way street where we share information and ideas and they provide solutions and improvements.
All levels from CEO to newly-hired interns, from union welders to non-represented office staff. All employees use PDS for open enrollment as well as electronic earning statements, etc.
3
Technical programmers/developers with skills in analysis, project management, database querying and schema design.
  • Open enrollment - Every employee interacts with PDS to perform their annual open enrollment
  • Payroll and benefit processing - Biweekly payrolls, year-end processing (W2s, 1095Cs), total compensation statements, merit increases and reviews
  • Employee self-service - employees can update basic information (addresses, phone numbers, contacts, etc) and view other information pertaining to their employment
  • Recruiting - allowing hiring supervisors access to applicants electronically as opposed to printing and distributing paper copies of applicant materials
  • Integration with Active Directory to automatically maintain membership in AD groups and distribution lists based on organization attributes of employees. This removes the need for manual changes to membership when new employees are hired or employees terminate.
  • Salary Administration Module (SAM) - completely custom module built using the PDS development standards that allows for collaboration with VPs and HR business partners during the review and merit increase processes. Great improvement from previous disconnected spreadsheet solution.
  • Notifications using the Issue Detective. These help us identify issues or potential issues with our data and configuration to ensure a smooth running system.
  • Time Entry
  • Onboarding and offboarding
  • Dashboards
The key factor in continuing with VistaHRMS is the relationship and strategic partnership we have built with PDS. They strive to meet the needs of all of their customers by providing a flexible and configurable system. PDS strives to improve its product in the ways that are most important to their user base.
Yes
FLX VisualHR. It had not been supported in nearly ten years and we were looking for an enterprise HRMS. Also replaced a custom Open Enrollment program that we had developed in-house.
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Positive Sales Experience with the Vendor
Product usability and customizability as well as high-quality sales, support and technical staff.
As times have changed, we may have considered a cloud or SaaS solution. Other than that, there are few things that we would change.
  • Vendor implemented
  • Implemented in-house
Yes
Configuration of the system, data migration, implementation of necessary customizations, rollout, parallel testing.
  • Data migration, particularly historical data, was the most difficult piece. Knowing what we know how, we would have attacked this differently. However, at the time we made the best decisions we could and we have been able to adjust, adapt and clean up as necessary.
Ask lots of questions, ensure you fully understand the functionality (particularly history records) and train, train, train the users for correct and complete utilization of the system.
They are quick to respond to support requests. Often they are able to address the issue without escalation. The support staff are extremely knowledgeable and willing to recruit other staff to help troubleshoot a problem. They frequently do screen sharing sessions to actually see the behavior we experience so they can better understand the problem and get it resolved. Without an exception, all of the support staff are extremely pleasant and enjoyable to be around. They truly value their customers and our success and they try to make it fun to interact with them. Support calls do not incur a support fee either. All support, excluding consulting services, is included in our annual support.
Yes
If the bug truly exists, they are quick to get the information to R&D for resolution in the next available update. They are truly appreciative to receive bug reports due to their desire to create a high quality product.
There have been several times when an issue has arisen that is either a bug or a shortcoming in functionality. When reported, these have occasionally been handled by an almost immediate fix being developed and delivered to us for installation to hold us over until the change is introduced to base system in the next release. If it is possible for them to quickly solve our problem, they try to do that to get us back into business.
  • Automation of simple tasks via the Enterprise Server
  • Applicant review in Recruiting
  • Updates via PTF, but this is due to our large set of customizations. The VistaFresh update tool is very simple to use if you have few or limited customizations.
Yes
We have not yet implemented the mobile interface.
The interface is intuitive, even if it does require some extra clicks to get to where you are going. The screens are consistently designed and formatted. There is a logical flow and organization to the application layout and menuing systems.
Amitai Levin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We have been using Vista HRMS for the past 3 years. The program has helped us better organize our HR, Payroll, Benefits and Staffing departments by consolidating our numerous databases and spreadsheets into one database that can be accessed by everyone. Now our employees, supervisor and office staff have a place they can go to for employee information and at the same time only accessing what they are allowed to see.
  • Vista HRMS is web-based; easy to navigate and easy to customize. If your company doesn't have a technically saavy individual, PDS can take care of it for you.
  • Their customer service is second to none. Reps can be contacted by phone or email with quick responses to resolve any question or issues quickly
  • Vista HRMS is constantly providing updates to the system, whether it is tax related issues or the latest regulation changes to the Affordable Care Act
  • Some customizations can be costly; although they are worth investing the money to further personalize the system to your specific needs
  • The recruiting module still needs further work for it to function as a true ATS.
  • In order to create your own custom reports, you will need someone knowledgeable in Crystal Reports.
As Vista HRMS is fully customizable to suit your needs, a company should determine if they have a current employee who can do the work themselves otherwise they will need to consider the additional cost of asking PDS to do the customizations for them.
There are additional modules that we aren't currently making use of, but each company should learn about the functionality of each of them as some may be more beneficial than others.
When gathering your questions, ask all potential users of the system what they would want to see in an HRMS. We did so before selecting Vista HRMS and we got pages and pages of questions and comments and made sure that each item was addressed beforehand and was something that we would be able to incorporate into the system.
You have the option of taking the system in house or being a hosted client. Make sure you figure out what resources your IT department has available. If you have a dedicated administrator who will do all the upgrades and enhancements great, otherwise you may need PDS to help out and having PDS host may be a better option.
Human Resource Management (7)
82.85714285714286%
8.3
Employee demographic data
100%
10.0
Employment history
80%
8.0
Job profiles and administration
70%
7.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
80%
8.0
Organizational charting
70%
7.0
Organization and location management
90%
9.0
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
90%
9.0
Payroll Management (6)
98.33333333333334%
9.8
Pay calculation
100%
10.0
Support for external payroll vendors
100%
10.0
Benefit plan administration
100%
10.0
Direct deposit files
100%
10.0
Salary revision and increment management
100%
10.0
Reimbursement management
90%
9.0
Leave and Attendance Management (3)
53.33333333333333%
5.3
Approval workflow
N/A
N/A
Balance details
80%
8.0
Annual carry-forward and encashment
80%
8.0
Employee Self Service (4)
72.5%
7.3
View and generate pay and benefit information
100%
10.0
Update personal information
90%
9.0
View company policy documentation
100%
10.0
Employee recognition
N/A
N/A
Asset Management (1)
100%
10.0
Tracking of all physical assets
100%
10.0
HR Reporting (3)
66.66666666666667%
6.7
Report builder
40%
4.0
Pre-built reports
80%
8.0
Ability to combine HR data with external data
80%
8.0
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management
N/A
N/A
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding
N/A
N/A
Performance and Goals
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • Increased efficiency and productivity of our HR department (and all departments using the system)
  • Employees can now access information regarding themselves (such as pay info and benefits) that they never had access to before.
  • We are now able to track information that we never could before.
We had multiple vendors come and demo their products/systems for us. Each one had great features but at the end of the day, based on what the Vista HRMS system had to offer and how we were able to personalize the system to meet our needs we felt the choice was simple and we havent looked back since.
1000
Every employee at our company has access to Vista HRMS. Whether it is the employees who look up their pay information or benefits or the Managers who need to refer to it regarding their staff. In addition, the various departments that support the company to include: Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Staffing and Recruiting.
5
We have people in our IT department that are knowledgeable in SQL databases and other technical factors that are beyond my skill set. In additon, we have users that have been trained in Crystal Reports and Workflows that enhance the capabilities of Vista. The one feature we are lacking in someone who can create the sometimes necessary customizations to further personalize the system as needed.
  • Ensuring that all departments can communicate effectively
  • Ensuring that all necessary departments are notified when pertinant employee information is updated
  • Ensuring that the sytem is updated in a timely manner when new releases come out
  • We created an automated checklist that populates based on an employees function and location
  • Properly tracking company property
  • Using it to better track employees working on a Visa
The resources and online tools that PDS provide are extremely thorough and helpful in our training and learning.
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