Paylocity is User Friendly and Great for those at entry level at a HR position.
Updated January 21, 2026

Paylocity is User Friendly and Great for those at entry level at a HR position.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Paylocity

We use Paylocity for ATP and onboarding and as an HRIS system 100% of the time. My company has switched to Paylocity because it offers better services. However, I know all software isn't perfect, and it seems there are always "glitches." Other than that, I enjoy Paylocity and working with the people behind the scenes.

Pros

  • Having a chat box for quick questions.
  • Recruiting section, easy to use.
  • Being able to store documents in one place.

Cons

  • Employee Action Forms sections (many glitches with this).
  • Though I like the chat box section - most times the employees take a long time to respond back to me.
  • More free trial of Paylocity offerings.
  • Reduced Errors.
  • Easy Payroll Process.
  • Easy to Navigate Site.
Paylocity delivers automation for our business with Payroll and some processes we use on the Paylocity site. It's easy for employers to navigate.
I understand Paylocity is also a business, but it would be nice if Paylocity provided the "survey module" for free to users. We are still looking into Peer Recognition (Impressions). But I like this added feature.

Do you think Paylocity delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Paylocity's feature set?

Yes

Did Paylocity live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Paylocity go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Paylocity again?

Yes

I like how the survey section is now available for all. The reports are okay, but sometimes they don't provide enough information. I think the benefit census report, in particular, could be looked at again. It doesn't seem as organized.

Paylocity Feature Ratings

7.3
Employee demographic data
9
Employment history
7
Job profiles and administration
8
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
8
Organizational charting
5
Organization and location management
7
8.8
Pay calculation
8
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
9
Benefit plan administration
8
Direct deposit files
10
Reimbursement management
9
Leave and Attendance Management ()
Not Rated
9.7
View and generate pay and benefit information
10
Update personal information
10
View job history
9
Asset Management ()
Not Rated
Not Rated
Report builder
Not Rated
Pre-built reports
Not Rated
Ability to combine HR data with external data
Not Rated
Integration with other HR capabilities ()
Not Rated
Not Rated
Performance plans
Not Rated
Performance improvement plans
Not Rated
Review status tracking
Not Rated
Review reminders
Not Rated
Multiple review frequency
Not Rated
Not Rated
Create succession plans/pools
Not Rated
Candidate ranking
Not Rated
Candidate search
Not Rated
Candidate development
Not Rated
Not Rated
New hire portal
Not Rated
Manager tracking tools
Not Rated
Not Rated
Corporate goal setting
Not Rated
Individual goal setting
Not Rated
Line-of sight-visibility
Not Rated
Performance tracking
Not Rated
Not Rated
Job Requisition Management
Not Rated
Company Website Posting
Not Rated
Publish to Social Media
Not Rated
Job Search Site Posting
Not Rated
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
Not Rated
Applicant Tracking
Not Rated
Notifications and Alerts
Not Rated

Paylocity Implementation

Communicated on all the steps for the Ascensus and Paylocity process which was great to keep me informed.
  • Implemented in-house
  • Third-party professional services
Ascensus
Yes - There's an initial call Any data/reports we need to upload Testing (notify of any discrepancies) All set
Change management was a small part of the implementation and was well-handled
  • When implementing internal integration, it could be more communication
  • Our designated person should introduce themselves for FSA plan - we have been live for 21 days in FSA and no one introduced themselves as our account manager
  • Walk through of the portal

Using Paylocity

ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Technical support not required
Consistent
Quick to learn
Convenient
Feel confident using
Familiar
None
  • Access to Employee Records
  • Home Screen Options - checking paystub
  • Understanding Data Insights
  • Benefits Admin Dashboard
  • Custom Reporting
  • Access W2 tax forms it seems the link was more visible
  • Spending Accounts - certain reports we don't have access to
Yes, but I don't use it

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