
Paycor


Paycor - Unified HR for Onboarding, Core HR and Payroll Solutions
Paycor delivers an integrated approach across the employee lifecycle, connecting Recruitment Platforms and Recruitment Marketing with onboarding, Core HR and Lohnabrechnungsprogramme. Applicant tracking and Bewerbermanagement feed a single personnel record, which reduces duplicate entry and speeds time to hire. Automated onboarding covers forms, compliance and initial training via Corporate Learning Management Systems.
Problems addressed
Fragmented HR data becomes a single source of truth. Time & Attendance ties directly into payroll and Workforce Management to align schedules, overtime and leave. Benefits Administration flows into payroll calculations to limit errors in pre-tax deductions and tax filing. Mobile access and a web portal simplify access to pay stubs and W-2s for employees.
APIs support third-party integrations, enabling connection to existing tools without rebuilding processes. For mid-sized employers, the platform streamlines repetitive tasks and creates reliable payroll entry and direct deposit routines.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths include an intuitive interface, comprehensive feature set and solid payroll capabilities. Dashboards and reporting offer quick operational insight, though highly customized reports may need extra configuration. Some users report intermittent performance lags and inconsistent support response times. Cost can be a consideration for smaller budgets.
Overall, Paycor fits organizations aiming to consolidate HR, payroll and timekeeping under one vendor. Recruitment, Onboarding and Time & Attendance see immediate value. For businesses with unique reporting requirements or tight cost constraints, careful scoping during implementation is advisable.
Assessment
Features
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes, including the ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
Provides Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc., with other software applications.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grants access to select data, features, objects, etc., based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance
Consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
Accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Dashboards
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
Web Portal
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Payroll Entry
Allows administrators to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Pre-tax Deductions
Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc., from paychecks.
Tax Calculation
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.