What is Paylocity?
Paylocity is all-in-one software platform that gives HR pros a way to easily manage daily tasks in payroll, benefits, talent, and workforce management. Paylocity's modern HR and payroll solution streamlines work, enhancing business outcomes. Their unified software suite makes it easier to focus on building your workforce.
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
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96 Plan to Renew
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77 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+80 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Paylocity?
Pros
- Respectful
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Fair
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Feature Ratings
Direct Deposit
Benefits Calculation
Time and Attendance
Tax Form Preparation
Taxation Deduction
Self Service Portal
Compensation Management
HR Systems Interface
Accounting Systems Interface
Vacation and Leave Tracking
Retirement Plan Tracking
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Breadth of Features
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of IT Administration
Availability and Quality of Training
Usability and Intuitiveness
Vendor Support
Ease of Implementation
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Customization
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Paylocity Reviews
Jessica W.
- Role: Finance
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2025
Nothing unique but it works
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paylocity from other similar products?
I don't think there is much difference. They did try to make it more user friendly but I remember initially it just made it more confusing.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
That it is able to scan for issues when processing payroll.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The PTO balance does not make sense. Based off my own experience, the PTO history is very confusing and shows different available hours on the app. It can get confusing to navigate and customize and it is a hassle to switch from payroll to time cards. Opening a new window also makes me sign in again which is very inefficient.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Look around for other products to make comparisons or see if paylocity offers a trial period first.
Pros
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
Cons
- Commodity Features
Jerren R.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Food and Beverage
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2025
Great Product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paylocity from other similar products?
The flexibility and ease of use
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Reporting is very robust
What do you dislike most about this product?
New features added without taking into account how that affects the current user
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Consider the size of your company as this is an excellent tool for larger companies
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Caring
- Saves Time
Cons
- Commodity Features
Lambert A.
- Role: Finance
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2025
Enjoy Working with Paylocity has a few Bugs
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paylocity from other similar products?
Time and Labor and it's interface with Our Intacct Accounting Software
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Time and Labor
What do you dislike most about this product?
Report are cumbersome to find
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
All thumbs up
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy