About Paycor

Paycor builds HR & Payroll software for leaders. Paycor’s platform is comprehensive, it covers every aspect of people management, from recruiting and onboarding to career development and retention. Paycor started in Cincinnati in 1990 and the company has a strong presence in the Midwest. They are growing nationwide and have more than 29,000 customers in all 50 states.

Paycor allows users to create recurring employee schedules, control labor distribution and costs, and manage any exceptions, such as unapproved time cards and overtime alerts. Multiple time tracking methods are supported, including biometric readers, badge terminals, web browser time clocks, and mobile punching from employees’ smartphones. Employees can also view their schedules and request time off from their phone or web browser, and managers are given access to vacation and sick leave balances when approving requests.

Paycor’s payroll software includes tools for managing tax calculations and filing, 401 (k) data, workers’ compensation, pay stubs, W-2s, and 1099s, expense reporting, electronic child support payments, and more. Paycor’s unified experience also features robust analytics and mobile-first functionality. Employees can login to update their contact, tax, and direct deposit details, with administrators notified automatically. The HR and benefits administration solution enables online open enrollment or a range of employee benefits, performance review management, and company document sharing, and also includes a library of HR document templates.

Pricing starting from:

US$99.00

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

Key benefits of Paycor

• Mobile punching allows employees to clock in and out using their phones, and a range of time clocks can be integrated with the system, with support for biometric readers, badge terminals, telephone, and web browser clocking.

• Employee performance can be managed, with users able to create and conduct performance reviews, manage transfers, and track promotions.

• The employee self-service portal allows employees to request time off, new hires to upload their information before onboarding, and administrators to communicate important news with employees.

• Paycor’s applicant tracking system allows users to view analytics and status changes in real-time, with configurable workflows and approval routing.

• Charts and reports can be generated to give insight into historical labor trends, total compensation per month, employees paid per month, compensation by department, and average length of service, and users can also schedule reports to run automatically.

Typical Customers

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

Deployment

  • Cloud-based
  • On-premise

Markets

United States

Supported Languages

English

Pricing starting from:

US$99.00

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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Features

Total features of Paycor: 134

  • 360 Degree Feedback
  • 401(k) Tracking
  • ACA Reporting
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Approval Process Control
  • Assessment Management
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Availability Management
  • Background Screening
  • Benefits Dashboard
  • Benefits Management
  • Boolean Search
  • COBRA Administration
  • Calendar Management
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Profiles
  • Candidate Tracking
  • Career Development
  • Check Printing
  • Clock In/Out
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compensation Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Deduction Management
  • Direct Deposit
  • Disability Insurance Administration
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • E-Verify/I-9 Forms
  • Electronic Forms
  • Electronic Signature
  • Email Management
  • Email Templates
  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Employee Database
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Profiles
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Employee Self Service
  • Employee Time Tracking
  • Expense Tracking
  • FMLA Administration
  • Feedback Management
  • For Accountants
  • Forecasting
  • Goal Setting/Tracking
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • HR Management
  • HSA/FSA Administration
  • Health Insurance Administration
  • Internal Chat Integration
  • Internal HR
  • Interview Management
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Job Application Management
  • Job Description Management
  • Job Management
  • Job Posting
  • Job Requisition
  • Jobs Board
  • Learning & Development
  • Learning Management
  • Leave Tracking
  • Life Insurance Administration
  • Messaging
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Location
  • Multi-State
  • Onboarding
  • Online Benefits Enrollment
  • Online Time Clock
  • Orientation Workflow Management
  • Overtime Calculation
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Reporting
  • Performance Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Provider Management
  • Real Time Analytics
  • Real Time Data
  • Real Time Notifications
  • Real Time Reporting
  • Real-time Updates
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reference Checking
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Resume Database
  • Resume Parsing
  • Resume Search
  • Retirement Plan Management
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Schedule Distribution
  • Self Service Portal
  • Shift Swapping
  • Sick Leave Tracking
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Recruiting
  • Succession Planning
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Task Management
  • Task Scheduling
  • Tax Compliance
  • Third Party Integrations
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time Off Management
  • Time Off Requests
  • Time Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Training Management
  • Vacation/Leave Tracking
  • W-2 Preparation
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Workflow Management

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Reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5
(2,487)
Value for Money
4.2/5
Features
4.2/5
Ease of Use
4.3/5
Customer Support
4.3/5

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Keith
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  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

We are a 1,200 person company with many global offices. Newton was a perfect fit for our needs.

Reviewed on 06/04/2018

Recruiters now have more time to seek optimal candidates as they need less time in the platform to...

Recruiters now have more time to seek optimal candidates as they need less time in the platform to post jobs, schedule interviews, interact with hiring managers, etc. Newton does a great job in blasting out our job postings to the various job boards and tracks where our leads are coming from. Our job seekers have a much easier time with applying for jobs and since our business hires at over 40 locations internationally, having a simple job application process is key for getting applicants who do not speak English as a first language. The job listing integrates seamlessly into our company web site. All good!

Pros

Our previous job posting and applicant tracking system was quite old and the user experience for both recruiters and applicants was far from ideal. Newton greatly simplified the job posting process by integrating with Outlook for interview scheduling, allowing mobile feedback from hiring managers (so that they did not need to enter the platform if they did not want to), and having dashboards which quickly showed status of jobs for the recruiters. The application process for job seekers was fast and easy, resulting in our receiving far more applicants per job than the previous tool. Overall, Newton was a perfect fit for our needs as it allowed our recruiters to focus more on seeking candidates (since entering jobs was much easier) and we are getting more/better candidates given the expanded reach and ease of use that Newton provides our job seekers.

Cons

The main thing that we did not like was that the analytics dashboards and tracking were all Flash-based, but that was updated in the most recent platform update, so now our recruiters do not have to worry about Flash plug-in issues. Otherwise, we are quite happy with Newton.

Ryan
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  • Industry: Medical Devices
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Paycor Review

Reviewed on 12/03/2022

Overall, very positive experience. Website timeouts are an issue, but the ease of use is a good...

Overall, very positive experience. Website timeouts are an issue, but the ease of use is a good trade off.

Pros

I like the ease of use and the ability to onboard users. Very straightforward. Non-technical folks can use this product easily.

Cons

Integration options are somewhat limited. The site often times out and time cards have to be manually adjusted often.

Alternatives Considered

Paychex Flex

Reasons for Choosing Paycor

Easier to use. Better for the skillset of our HR team

Switched From

ADP Workforce Now

Reasons for Switching to Paycor

cost, ease of use, overall platform.
Salah
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  • Industry: Information Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

"Streamlining HR with Paycor: An In-Depth Review"

Reviewed on 25/01/2023

Paycor is easy to navigate, and offers a wide range of features that cover various aspects of human...

Paycor is easy to navigate, and offers a wide range of features that cover various aspects of human capital management. I have found that the platform is a great way to streamline and automate HR processes, and that it provides useful tools to track and analyze data but the cost of the platform sometimes can be high, especially for businesses with a large number of employees or those that require a more comprehensive feature set.

Pros

There are several benefits of using Paycor as your human capital management solution, including:-Streamlined HR processes: Paycor's platform is designed to help businesses streamline and automate their HR processes, making it easier to manage and track employee information, payroll, and benefits.-Compliance support: Paycor helps businesses stay compliant with various regulations by providing tools and resources to ensure that they are following all relevant laws and guidelines.-Employee self-service portals: Paycor's platform includes employee self-service portals that allow employees to access and update their personal information, request time off, and view their pay stubs.-Customizable reporting: Paycor provides a range of analytics and reporting tools that allow businesses to track and analyze their HR data.-Mobile app: Paycor's mobile app allows users to access the platform from anywhere and at any time.-Dedicated support: Paycor offers a dedicated support team that can help users with any questions or issues they may have with the platform.-Scalability: Paycor's solution is suitable for businesses of all sizes, and it can be easily scaled up or down as needed.-Integration with other systems: Paycor can integrate with other systems such as accounting and time tracking software, making it easier to manage all aspects of human capital management.

Cons

The cons of using Paycor include:Cost: Paycor's pricing model can be expensive for businesses with a large number of employees or those that require a comprehensive feature set.Setup and implementation: Some businesses may find the setup and implementation process to be time-consuming and complicated.Limited customization options: The platform may not fully meet the specific needs of some businesses.Limited international support: Paycor primarily serves US-based customers and may not have the same level of support or compliance for other countries.Limited integrations: Paycor may not integrate with other systems or software that your business is already using.Limited features for specific industries: Paycor's features are tailored to general HR needs, some industries may have specific requirements that are not covered by the platform.

Response from Paycor

Thanks for your thorough review,
Salah! It is great to hear all the wonderful things you had to say about our platform. We have shared your feedback about international availability and integrations with the appropriate teams, this is very valuable!

Linda
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

Terrible experience with Paycor

Reviewed on 15/02/2023

Has been very painful every day/week since the start.

Has been very painful every day/week since the start.

Pros

Timecard maintenance WAS easy and very few steps to correct/maintain/approve.WAS is due to them making changes that we feel took steps backwards. What was 2 clicks is now 5!

Cons

Sales persons did a great job selling a product that CAN NOT deliver. Every step from set up to the daily use of this program has fallen short. Starting with day 1 - they took one of our name badges to test - said they would work with their clocks and software. Then day before going live the clocks where hooked up and the badges didn't work! Our staff now have to punch in numbers to clock in/out. We just acquired a new facility and started working with a team 1.5 months before needing to go live and we are now 2 months live and still having major program, use, report issues! (only 15 employees in this company)There implemation teams are SO BAD, DON"T FOLLOW THUR and JUST DON"T TAKE CARE OF THINGS.They like to submit problems to IT - which is a black hole (aren't resolved and work arounds have to be done)

Alternatives Considered

Paycom

Reasons for Choosing Paycor

Not my decision

Switched From

Paychex Flex

Reasons for Switching to Paycor

What they where suppose to deliver

Response from Paycor

Hello Linda, I am very sorry to hear about your experience. One of our guiding principles is to put our customers first, so please know we take this seriously.

I have brought your feedback to implementation leadership to look into the issue. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Sangam
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A Comprehensive HR and Payroll Management Solution

Reviewed on 24/02/2023

Pros

1. Comprehensive HR and payroll management features: Paycor offers a wide range of HR and payroll management features, including time and attendance tracking, benefits administration, compliance management, reporting and analytics, and more.2.User-friendly interface: Paycor's software is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface and easy-to-use navigation that makes it easy for businesses to manage their HR and payroll processes.3.Customizable solutions: Paycor offers customizable solutions that can be tailored to the specific needs of businesses, allowing them to choose the features and services that best meet their needs.

Cons

1.Limited integration options: Paycor may have limited integration options with other software solutions, which could be a drawback for businesses that rely on multiple software solutions.2.Pricing: Paycor's pricing may be higher than some other HR and payroll management solutions on the market, particularly for small businesses.

Response from Paycor

Thank you for taking the time to review Paycor's HR and payroll management solution. We are thrilled to hear that you appreciate the comprehensive features and user-friendly interface that our software offers. We also take pride in providing customizable solutions that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each business we serve.

Regarding the cons, we understand that integration options may be a concern for some businesses, and we are continuously working to improve our integration capabilities to better serve our customers. Additionally, while we strive to provide competitive pricing, we also recognize that some businesses may find our solution to be higher priced compared to other options on the market. However, we believe that the value and benefits our software provides, including increased efficiency and compliance management, make it a worthwhile investment for businesses of all sizes.

Thank you again for your review, and we appreciate your feedback as we continue to improve and evolve our HR and payroll management solution.

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Paycor FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for Paycor.

Paycor offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$99.00
  • Free Trial: Available

Plans starting at $99/month. Contact Paycor for full pricing information.

Paycor has the following typical customers:

2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

Paycor supports the following languages:

English

Paycor supports the following devices:

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

Paycor integrates with the following applications:

BerniePortal, Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, DailyPay, Emburse Certify AP, Employee Navigator, Glassdoor, Global Shop Solutions, GoodHire, Hitch, Laika, NOVAtime, Outmatch, PCS Shipper TMS, Shift Admin, Tanda, VCS, Vitality, WageWorks, Workforce.com, eRSP

Paycor offers the following support options:

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

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