Item: Paylocity
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Paylocity

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Paylocity is our primary timekeeping, HR, payroll and onboarding solution. We implemented it to replace paper time cards and messy, inaccurate time off calendars. We use it to centralize timekeeping in 4 locations, enabling payroll to be processed from a central office rather than by local branch managers. In addition, we used it to modernize our onboarding process by digitizing mandatory forms, distributing the company handbook, and simplifying direct deposit for employees.

Pros and Cons

Pros

New Hire Onboarding
Tracking PTO and sick leave
Shift Scheduling
Timeclock kiosk
Payroll reporting

Cons

Splitting the service into multiple sites/pages is confusing

Return on Investment

Payroll processed in a fraction of the time it would take with paper cards
Post-payroll processing reports give immediate data on overtime costs
Onboarding is completed prior to first day of work, so employee spends less time filling out paperwork and more time training on their first day.

Paylocity Automated Processes

Most of the automation benefits for us have been in the onboarding space, as well as reducing the amount of paper consumed during a new hire onboarding, since everything is digital.

Custom reports automatically run when payroll processing is complete, speeding up things like 401k and benefits payments.

Paylocity Employee Engagement

We have not utilized these tools within Paylocity.

Usability

After using it for 8 years, I still find it difficult to navigate certain functions. Each module is treated like a separate application, so "HR and Payroll" is separate from "Time and Labor" and "Onboarding" and "Surveys." Administration can be difficult because each page will have its own settings, some of which are buried and difficult to find.

Key Insights

Do you think Paylocity delivers good value for the price?

Yes

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

Other Software Used

NetSuite ERP, SAP Concur, Versapay

Likelihood to Recommend

Paylocity is ideal for companies with multiple locations. We find it useful for tracking employee time across locations in two states. Also, in locations where you may not have an office manager or branch manager, employees are able to input their PTO requests, change their direct deposit, update tax forms or demographic information.

Paylocity Feature Ratings

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Good product but not perfect.