About Paychex Flex

Paychex Flex is a cloud-based payroll management system which helps users manage payroll activity with payroll processing technology, built-in safeguards and automatic payroll tax calculation, payment, and filling, as well as reporting and analytics tools.

Accessible from any desktop or mobile device via single sign-on, Paychex Flex aims to help users spend less time keying duplicate information across multiple systems and more time focusing on what matters most to their business.

Employees can check retirement balances, update allocations, and punch in and out to record their time and attendance, as well as enroll, view and update benefis information. Users also have quick and central access to policies, procedures, employee documents and paystubs. Paychex Flex helps users make informed decisions with more than 160 standard reports and dashboards, plus fully customizable and configurable reports.

Paychex solutions includes 24/7 U.S. based support and the option to work with a dedicated HR professional. Paychex employs over 100 analysts to track changes to regulations, taxes, and laws, so users and their businesses can respond proactively to changes.


Key benefits of Paychex Flex

  • Self-service portal allows employees to access, and view, payroll information like paystubs and W-2s conveniently online.
  • Automatic notifications serve to alert users to potential payroll issues.
  • Intuitive, user-friendly interface aims to make running payroll simple.
  • Native mobile apps for iOS and Android give users the flexibility to manage payroll activity on the go.
  • Offers 24/7 tech support from experienced professionals.

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    Maria
    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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    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.

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    Paychex Flex offers the following pricing plans:

    • Pricing model: Subscription
    • Free Trial: Available

    Contact Paychex for detailed pricing.

    Paychex Flex has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000

    Paychex Flex supports the following languages:

    English

    Paychex Flex supports the following devices:

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

    Paychex Flex integrates with the following applications:

    Altametrics, BambooHR, Clover, Hubworks Suite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Xero

    Paychex Flex offers the following support options:

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

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