Paychex Flex

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4.2 /5
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Value for Money
4.0/5
Features
4.1/5
Ease of Use
4.2/5
Customer Support
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Maria
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Better control

Reviewed on 07/10/2024

Useful platform for all employees to access important information and control of arrivals and...

Useful platform for all employees to access important information and control of arrivals and departures

Pros

Through Paychex Flex I can access my payroll receipts, have closer communication with human resources, have an entry and exit record to validate my hours worked, and have my benefits clear. It has been very useful because I can access it easily and at any time, an alternative to not bother human resources whenever I need them for payroll issues

Cons

Everything has been perfectly used and working perfectly, I have no problems or mistreatment

Sydney
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  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great Payment Management Software

Reviewed on 14/10/2024

Really enjoyed this payment management software compared to others I have used. Easy to use, clear...

Really enjoyed this payment management software compared to others I have used. Easy to use, clear presentation of information and updated interface.

Pros

User interface was friendly to employee and employer. Great function options.

Cons

Inability to view overall breakdowns for each paystubs instead of having to view each individually

Traci
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Paychex flex super easy

Reviewed on 21/11/2024

Use daily for recording punches for attendance. Quick and easy colorful to make it easy to note...

Use daily for recording punches for attendance. Quick and easy colorful to make it easy to note completed task. Has all my information in one place.

Pros

Easy of use and clear instructions all my information in one place

Cons

Occasionally takes a long time to load when on cellular data

Rhonda
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Intuitive and user friendly

Reviewed on 06/12/2024

Overall it was easy to use. As noted, not being able to view my team in aggregate and at a glance...

Overall it was easy to use. As noted, not being able to view my team in aggregate and at a glance was tedious and cumbersome.

Pros

It was intuitive to use and maneuver through the system.

Cons

I could not see my team at one time. I had to click into each individual to see their hours for the week.

Kym
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  • Industry: Packaging & Containers
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Chik-fil-A of HRIS Systems! You will be delighted at their Customer Service Levels!

Reviewed on 27/09/2024

I like Paychex, especially their customer service. I get assigned a payroll specialist who is...

I like Paychex, especially their customer service. I get assigned a payroll specialist who is dedicated to our team here. We also get a dedicated HRBP who helps us with compliance issues and make sure that we are utilizing all of the Paychex offerings available to us. She alone has made our jobs a lot easier. I can't say enough about Paychex Customer Service. I have a direct email to my Client Services Rep and they respond in minutes, plus they are professional and NICE! They are patient and work along side us to solve problems and give solutions. It's seriously like the Chik-fil-a of HRIS systems when it comes to Customer Service.

Pros

Ease of use and product offering is well rounded, great for a mid-sized company like ours.

Cons

The reporting is awful. It's a very inflexible system and literally my only complaint about the entire product. I wish they could get this right, it would elevate my experience 10 fold.

Alternatives Considered

Paylocity

Reasons for Choosing Paychex Flex

ADP's customer service was deplorable. I will never go back to them for this reason alone. No one beats Paychex customer service platform - NO ONE!

Switched From

ADP Workforce Now

Reasons for Switching to Paychex Flex

Their customer service platform outline was intriguing and turned out to be the best decision we've ever made.
Kyle
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Decent Payroll App

Reviewed on 14/11/2024

Pros

The mobile application is helpful to have.

Cons

There are a number times the interface lags with the biometric scan

Alexis
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Good Product

Reviewed on 19/11/2024

Pros

Paychex Flex is generally easy to use and did not cause me any issues between myself and my employer. I have never had to interact with customer service or file any complaints.

Cons

I have no complaints about this software. My employer did switch to a competing software after a few months so there may have been an issue on the backend.

Ryan
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 1.0 /10

More expensive then others

Reviewed on 14/11/2024

Pros

They were very easy to talk to and report for payroll.

Cons

Pricing is higher then other online payroll providers.

Makayla
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

Good quality

Reviewed on 04/12/2024

Pros

Paychex flex was a easy application to navigate.

Cons

I least liked the cost of the paychex flex.

Nabila
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  • Industry: Capital Markets
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy to use

Reviewed on 24/11/2024

Pros

It’s very friendly to use and easy to keep track of.

Cons

The UI could be a bit more friendly to users.

Jennifer
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

This software is the easiest one for payroll in my experience.

Reviewed on 31/05/2024

Overall it is a real decent software to use. It is user friendly and has most all the features you...

Overall it is a real decent software to use. It is user friendly and has most all the features you need.

Pros

That I can review my W2 and all my paystubs in the same place whenever I need to and I can print them or download them easily. I love the clock in machine to.

Cons

The APP takes forever to log in a lot of the times. I would be on time coming back from lunch but by the time the app would open and I clocked back in I would be , sometimes up to 4 minutes late. Those minutes add up when you only get paid once a month.

Lisa
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  • Industry: Food Production
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Paychex Flex Review

Reviewed on 13/12/2023

For the most part positive. Over the years the number one overall best thing about Paychex is...

For the most part positive. Over the years the number one overall best thing about Paychex is their customer service. The platform is easy to use and for the most part user friendly but their customer service is great!

Pros

For the most part well integrated and easy to use. Customer service is stellar compared to other companies that I deal with. They are also very response to comments on proposed changes in the portal, etc.

Cons

Pricing! It has increased quite a bit over the past couple of years with an actual decrease in what we get. And paying for hardware is a lot of money!

Sydney
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  • Industry: Plastics
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Paychex review

Reviewed on 13/08/2024

Pros

I liked how the website was laid out. I also like how easy the hiring tab was to use. I really liked how everyone's PTO was on one calendar that administrators could see.

Cons

I did not like how if an employee used Paychex with a previous employer, it was very difficult to add them and separate the profiles.

Ed
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  • Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Solid solution at an affordable price

Reviewed on 25/03/2024

Paychex Flex has been great to use. It has been good for us.

Paychex Flex has been great to use. It has been good for us.

Pros

It is easy to use and maintain. Set up was also easy with great support.

Cons

Some of the more involved things need support...but...it has always provided.

Alternatives Considered

Paylocity and ADP Vantage HCM

Reasons for Switching to Paychex Flex

I got a good feeling during the evaluation phase.
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Medical Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

Physician

Reviewed on 18/12/2023

Horrific, the took payroll from another company out of my account.

Horrific, the took payroll from another company out of my account.

Pros

Nothing, terrible product. I was originally promised coasts would remain the same my entire life with Paychex. [sensitive content hidden] LIED!

Cons

Staff and support. Salesperson lied! [sensitive content hidden] Stated my monthly costs would “never change”

Faith
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  • Industry: Farming
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The customer support team for this software is so cool. Focused to assisting.

Reviewed on 25/10/2023

Very wide coverage of benefits. Paychex Flex is a game changer.

Very wide coverage of benefits. Paychex Flex is a game changer.

Pros

The customer support team really gave me an overwhelming experience. The assistance they gave at a time I was almost giving up on setting up the software was so satisfying. Ever since they assisted me, Paycheck Flex has been an easy to use software. Extremely helpful in payment management. It provides a great overview of my work and helps in creating a wonderful work environment.

Cons

Five stars worth of performance. Nothing is challenging with Paychex Flex.

Jenie
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Pay flex to help you track your pay

Reviewed on 10/09/2024

I utilize this regularly to review paystubs.

I utilize this regularly to review paystubs.

Pros

Paychex flex is relatively easy to use and the App has good features.

Cons

Product is quite good. I only wish it was easier to sign in.

Jolly
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Practical guidance for leaders inspiring change.

Reviewed on 31/08/2024

Free demo available. Excellent customer service and security.

Free demo available. Excellent customer service and security.

Pros

Paychex Flex came to my rescue when we needed it most. It ensures accurate and timely payment, compliance with tax laws and regulations and security of our data. It has made things simple leveraging HR experience for our experts.

Cons

This software has helped us solve many different challenges and improve numerous workflows. No challenges encountered.

Alma
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

EASY FOR ALL

Reviewed on 13/09/2024

Overall has been my preferred payroll and time tracking. It is very user friendly and everything is...

Overall has been my preferred payroll and time tracking. It is very user friendly and everything is conveniently sorted and categorized.

Pros

Extremely user friendly. We have many employees who are not very tech savvy and they all seem to enjoy the ease of Paychex Flex.

Cons

From the few years we have been using Paychex Flex I do not have much to complain or dislike about it.

Nicholas
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Paychex Flex- Seamless interface & quick access to pay!

Reviewed on 19/09/2024

I use this weekly with my reps. I’ve never had a bad experience per se, but I do like the overall...

I use this weekly with my reps. I’ve never had a bad experience per se, but I do like the overall experience!

Pros

The seamless interface and the instant access to pay stubs!

Cons

Every now and then, I have an issue with having to reset my password, or, sometimes, my pay stub might be blurry. I exit out, and go back in, and it’s fixed.

Sally
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

Paychex Flex

Reviewed on 12/09/2024

The product is decent but you do need to keep your eye on the product and processes. Tax filing can...

The product is decent but you do need to keep your eye on the product and processes. Tax filing can be an issue in some instances if you aren't paying close attention. The reporting could be better as there wasn't much user customisable offerings.

Pros

Intuitive. Reasonable reporting ability. Full tax service.

Cons

Customer service. Tax inaccuracies. Unable to go fully paperless.

Tracy
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  • Industry: Food Production
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

More experience needed for Account Managers

Reviewed on 02/01/2024

We had 3 account managers with Paychex Flex, the first 2 had challenges following thru on items, so...

We had 3 account managers with Paychex Flex, the first 2 had challenges following thru on items, so we requested new account managers. We discovered that account manager is an entry level position, all seasoned account managers have been promoted to specialists or phone customer service representatives. We finally received an account manager who had been an account manager for 5 years, called a senior account manager, but he wasn't very helpful and spoke mostly in "corporate speak" - not super helpful. He could at least understand what the problem was we were having, but he would have to pass along an internal ticket to get problems resolved.

Pros

It was user friendly in it set up and functions, however too many items required personal service running accurate payroll which required phone calls to account managers.

Cons

The account manager role is an entry level position at Paychex, so nearly all calls to account managers resulted in a response of "let me check with my manager and I'll get back to you".

Jennifer
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  • Industry: Food Production
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Paychex Flex User

Reviewed on 10/09/2024

Okay experience overall but found it difficult to use at times.

Okay experience overall but found it difficult to use at times.

Pros

Easy to access from home

Cons

Too many features difficult to use or wasn't set up on my account. Many reports didn't pull when requested. Didn't have reports available in Excel format.

Radhamy
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  • Industry: Paper & Forest Products
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Paychex Finfit is a Win

Reviewed on 23/09/2024

Overall I enjoy the access to all my pay related data. Plus access to assistance with my finances...

Overall I enjoy the access to all my pay related data. Plus access to assistance with my finances and budgeting via FinFit

Pros

I love the easy view of all my stubs with pay after taxes. The user interface is straightforward and easy to navigate.

Cons

I can’t see my annual pay and whether I get paid salary or hourly.

Lisa
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Extremely easy to use

Reviewed on 14/06/2024

Pros

I love this app! I can quickly find my payroll information from a high level or I can drill down into the details. It is so easy to log into and find what I am looking for right away. I also like that our 401K information is also in this app so I do not have several apps for all my payroll information.

Cons

Once in a while, I can't log into the app. I get the spinning wheel of death so I close out and try to relog in. Once I had to use the website because the app would not work at all but this has been minimal and I have been using this for over 2 years.