Dayforce HCM

Cloud HCM platform to manage the entire employee lifecycle

About Dayforce HCM

Dayforce is a global HCM software platform that transforms the employee experience. It unifies data from across the entire employee lifecycle to enable better decision-making at every level.

Dayforce is a comprehensive cloud platform that combines HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management in a single application. Our scalable HCM software is built with a single, flexible rules engine combined with real-time updates and calculations that help address complex regulatory requirements.

Pricing starting from:

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  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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Key benefits of Dayforce HCM

Continuous pay calculation: Traditionally, payroll admins have been unable to access their data until after the pay period had ended, and consistently ran out of time for audits. Dayforce has a single, flexible rules engine for time and pay. This means that pay is calculated continuously throughout the pay period, giving administrators the time they need to produce high-quality pay.

One application: With data stored in a single, central location, get data-driven insights across all HR functions so you can make better decisions for the entire employee lifecycle. Dayforce HCM software eliminates the need for complicated integrations to simplify workflows, increase accuracy, and enhance compliance.

Actionable insights: Get the right data to the right people at the right time. Dayforce provides critical data-driven insights to help you make fast, informed decisions. Sophisticated predictive technologies help align business strategy with daily operations.

Anytime, anywhere access: Access Dayforce's HCM software using the device of your choice on web or mobile. Dayforce is easy to learn and easy to operate. It gives employees control of their data with anytime access and helps organizations ensure their employee information is accurate and up to date.

Typical Customers

  • Freelancers
  • Small Businesses (2-50)
  • Mid-size Companies (51-500)
  • Large enterprises (500 and more)

Deployment

  • Cloud-based
  • On-premise

Markets

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Mexico and 2 others

Supported Languages

Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French and 9 others

Pricing starting from:

Not provided by vendor

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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Features

Total features of Dayforce HCM: 96

  • 401(k) Tracking
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Approval Process Control
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Benefits Dashboard
  • Benefits Management
  • Budget Management
  • COBRA Administration
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Profiles
  • Candidate Tracking
  • Check Printing
  • Clock In/Out
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compensation Management
  • Compensation Plan Modeling
  • Competency Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Course Management
  • Course Tracking
  • Customizable Reports
  • Data Import/Export
  • Deduction Management
  • Direct Deposit
  • Disability Insurance Administration
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electronic Forms
  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Employee Database
  • Employee Engagement Software
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Profiles
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Employee Self Service
  • FMLA Administration
  • Feedback Management
  • For Accountants
  • Goal Setting/Tracking
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • HSA/FSA Administration
  • Health Insurance Administration
  • Individual Development Plans
  • Interview Management
  • Job Posting
  • Labor Forecasting
  • Learning & Development
  • Learning Management
  • Leave Tracking
  • Life Insurance Administration
  • Market Data Analysis
  • Mobile Access
  • Multi-Country
  • Multi-State
  • Onboarding
  • Online Benefits Enrollment
  • Online Time Clock
  • Organizational Charting
  • Orientation Workflow Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Reporting
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Review Management
  • Provider Management
  • Real Time Data
  • Real-time Updates
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Retirement Plan Management
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Salary History
  • Search/Filter
  • Self Service Portal
  • Self-Service Content Curation
  • Sick Leave Tracking
  • Succession Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Task Management
  • Tax Compliance
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time Off Management
  • Time Off Requests
  • Time Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Training Management
  • Vacation/Leave Tracking
  • W-2 Preparation
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Web-based Deployment

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Reviews

Overall rating

4,3 /5
(727)
Value for Money
4,0/5
Features
4,2/5
Ease of Use
4,1/5
Customer Support
3,9/5

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Kelsi
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  • Industry: Veterinary
  • Company size: 5 001-10 000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Easy to use payroll system

Reviewed on 2022/06/02

I've had a very good experience with Dayforce. The system is robust and has a lot of capabilities...

I've had a very good experience with Dayforce. The system is robust and has a lot of capabilities that we aren't even utilizing. I love that there are options and it is still very easy to use.

Pros

I enter in timesheets for my team on a weekly basis and Dayforce makes it super easy to do. I can see my entire team in one spot and go through and enter all of their hours easily.

Cons

From my perspective as a manager, I would prefer an easier way to get to information regarding my team's overall pay and performance. It would be nice to have more reporting and dashboards.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 501-1 000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Decent HR Software Program That Gets the Job Done

Reviewed on 2019/08/30

Dayforce HCM is our main source for anything employee-related and it has been a consistent and...

Dayforce HCM is our main source for anything employee-related and it has been a consistent and useful resource for us. It has the information we need and when we need it, and we can trust and depend on them to provide the functionalities we require. Although not as UI/UX friendly as other software platforms such as Workday, it is a relatively cheap platform that allows employees to do what they need to do.

Pros

Dayforce HCM is a good HR software program in that it is a cloud-based platform for workforce management and other essential things such as payroll, benefits, and document management. It essentially gets the job done for the common employee and offers enough functionality to be a useful platform.

Cons

The overall aesthetic feel and functionality wasn't as smooth and intuitive as the previous HR software our company used, which was Workday. It's not a dealbreaker but it goes a long way to empower the user to feel like they understand and to a large degree have a comfortable control of the app in the first few experiences.

Alternatives Considered

Workday HCM

Reasons for Choosing Dayforce HCM

Costs were getting too large for our growing company. We received a cheaper quote from Dayforce.

Switched From

Workday HCM

Reasons for Switching to Dayforce HCM

Mainly cost savings. The cost to benefit ratio of saving money to have a less aesthetic and intuitive HR software favored keeping the existing software which everyone was accustomed to already.

Response from Ceridian

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EMILY
Overall rating
  • Industry: Newspapers
  • Company size: 11-50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Good if you need basic, cheap software; a joke otherwise

Reviewed on 2018/12/15

I had a love/hate relationship with it. It was easy to log in and out, the basis of the system to...

I had a love/hate relationship with it. It was easy to log in and out, the basis of the system to track employee hours. Many times in 2016/2017, the software wouldn't read those clicks though, so myself or colleagues would be working for several hours or off work for several hours only to realize our logging in or out hadn't took. Then we'd have to bother our boss to do it, who was hostile about doing so. Having worked in tech, I understand bug issues, but this is a big one to have. The software is affordable, which is why our company chose it. If the bug issues were resolved for good, I'd feel more confident recommending it.

Pros

I liked that the buttons were big and accessible and easy to see, and that they later modified different types of clocking in and out (lunches, etc). When they updated the software, you could tell they tried (and succeeded, partially) in simplifying some of the screens for users.

Cons

Past versions of Dayforce would freeze up a bit. Also, any time anything went wrong (sometimes a log in or out didn't take, sometimes a time would need to be edited) the manager or boss would have to personally modifying these issues. Under good management, this wouldn't be an issue. Under bosses who can barely handle stress and take systems errors out on their employees, it's a complete nightmare situation. This is where Dayforce could really look beyond coding issues and consider how to socially engineer better customer service solutions so even technically challenged supervisors can use the system easily.

Verified Reviewer
Overall rating
  • Industry: Medical Devices
  • Company size: 201-500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy to see PTO balances

Reviewed on 2022/11/18

Pros

Easy to see balances for PTO and request additional PTO time. Easy access to paystubs

Cons

I can't say there a lot of cons to using this. It's been setup for our org fairly well.

Verified Reviewer
Overall rating
  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals
  • Company size: 51-200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Dayforce HCM Software

Reviewed on 2019/10/23

So far going smoothly but some disconnect with the implementation consultant.

So far going smoothly but some disconnect with the implementation consultant.

Pros

It has a lot of features that will keep all employees and managers happy throughout the use.

Cons

Lot of at times unclear connecting steps and very long process.

Alternatives Considered

UKG Pro and Paylocity

Reasons for Choosing Dayforce HCM

Putting everything on one platform and report reviews.

Switched From

ADP Workforce Now

Reasons for Switching to Dayforce HCM

Just had the best fit overall
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Dayforce HCM FAQs

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Dayforce HCM offers the following pricing plans:

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Dayforce HCM has the following typical customers:

11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1 000, 1 001-5 000

Dayforce HCM supports the following languages:

Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai

Dayforce HCM supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

Dayforce HCM integrates with the following applications:

DocuSign

Dayforce HCM offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat

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