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Paylocity is an all-in-one business management platform that brings together HR, payroll, finance, and IT solutions to help organizations streamline operations and support workforce growth. The platform is designed to simplify complex business processes by centralizing payroll, tax management, expense tracking, asset management, procurement, and employee services within one connected ecosystem. Businesses use Paylocity to automate routine administrative tasks, improve data visibility, and create more efficient workflows across departments. The platform includes AI-powered tools, real-time reporting, mobile accessibility, and seamless integrations that allow teams to make faster and more informed decisions. Paylocity also supports employee engagement and workforce management through tools for benefits administration, talent management, time tracking, and employee communication. Its finance capabilities provide spend management, AP automation, corporate card management, and headcount planning features that help organizations gain better control over financial operations. The IT solutions offered by Paylocity include access management, identity management, and asset management tools that help technology teams support business operations more effectively. The company serves organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises while providing award-winning customer service and long-term partnership support. By combining workforce management, financial operations, and IT capabilities into one unified platform, Paylocity helps businesses improve productivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency across the organization.

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Introducing the corporate card designed to enhance your financial management. Eliminate the hassle of expense reports by using unlimited virtual and physical cards instead. Streamline your accounting processes, reduce costs, and enjoy a cash back reward of 1.5% on all purchases. Gain a comprehensive overview of your company's expenditures while also being able to analyze individual users or transactions as they occur. Predict your spending patterns by department, merchant, or employee with ease. Finance teams can save five valuable days each month by utilizing Ramp’s all-in-one expense management system instead of outdated expense reports. Experience real-time reconciliation and automatic receipt collection, putting an end to the frustration of tracking down receipts. Receive immediate notifications whenever a charge is made. Ramp takes care of reminding, collecting, and matching receipts for every transaction requiring documentation through SMS, email, and bulk processing. Seamlessly integrate with leading accounting platforms and enjoy one-click syncing or exporting of data to hundreds of accounting providers for straightforward and centralized financial management. Take control of your company’s finances with the efficiency and flexibility that Ramp offers.

API Access

Has API Yes

API Access

Has API No

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Integrations

HiBob Yes

Motileo Yes

Nango Yes

ChartHop Yes

EZ Screen Yes

Haiko No

HireRoad Yes

Hireology Yes

HubWorks Retail Task Management System Yes

Legion Yes

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Integrations

HiBob Yes

Motileo Yes

Nango Yes

ChartHop No

EZ Screen No

Haiko Yes

HireRoad No

Hireology No

HubWorks Retail Task Management System No

Legion No

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Pricing Details

No price information available.

Free Trial No

Free Version No

Pricing Details

No price information available.

Free Trial Yes

Free Version Yes

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App Yes

iPad App Yes

Android App Yes

Windows No

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows No

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support No

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Vendor Details

Company Name

Paylocity

Founded

1997

Country

United States

Website

www.paylocity.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ramp Financial

Founded

2019

Country

United States

Website

www.ramp.com

Product Features

AP Automation

Attendance Tracking

Absence Management Yes

Calendar Management Yes

Employee Scheduling Yes

Employee Time Clock Yes

FMLA Tracking Yes

Overtime Tracking Yes

Reporting/Analytics Yes

Self Service Portal Yes

Time Tracking Yes

Timesheets Yes

Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes

Benefits Administration

Paylocity's benefits management system empowers employees to assess and choose from various online options. In turn, this provides HR teams with tools for monitoring enrollment effectively.

COBRA Administration Yes

Claims Management Yes

Deduction Management Yes

Disability Insurance Administration Yes

Employee Benefits Administration Yes

FMLA Administration Yes

FSA Administration Yes

Flexible Spending Accounts No

For Brokers Yes

For Employers Yes

HIPAA Compliant Yes

Health Insurance Administration Yes

Life Insurance Administration Yes

Online Benefits Enrollment Yes

Premium Billing No

Provider Management Yes

Retiree Administration Yes

Retirement Plan Management Yes

Corporate Card Management

Employee Engagement

Paylocity offers a suite of tools aimed at improving workplace culture, featuring elements such as surveys, social collaboration functionalities, and communication platforms that foster connections among employees throughout the organization.

Benchmarking Yes

Cultural Alignment Yes

Employee Awards Yes

Employee Guides Yes

Employee Recognition Yes

Feedback Management Yes

Goal Management Yes

Health & Wellness Programs Yes

Performance Management Yes

Pulse Surveys Yes

Employee Experience

Employee Recognition

Goals Yes

Leaderboards / Activity Tracking No

Manager-to-Peer Recognition Yes

Mention Management Yes

Nominations No

Peer-to-Peer Recognition Yes

Performance Management Yes

Rewards Catalog No

Rewards Points Yes

Social Recognition Yes

eCards No

Employee Scheduling

Appointment Management No

Automated Scheduling No

Calendar Management No

Employee Database Yes

Group Scheduling No

Messaging Yes

Mobile Access Yes

Payroll Management Yes

Reporting/Analytics Yes

Resource Management No

Schedule Distribution No

Scheduling Yes

Shift Scheduling Yes

Shift Swapping Yes

Time Clock Yes

Time Tracking Yes

Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes

Expense Report

Approval Process Control Yes

Invoice Management Yes

Multi-Currency No

Receipt Management Yes

Reimbursement Management Yes

Spend Control Yes

Time Tracking Yes

Workflow Management Yes

Global Payroll

HCM

HR Analytics

Compensation Plan Modeling Yes

Dashboard Yes

HR Metrics Library Yes

Leave & Absence Reporting Yes

Predictive Modeling Yes

Recruiting Management Yes

Succession Planning Yes

Talent Management Yes

Trend Analysis Yes

Turnover Tracking Yes

HR Compliance

Alerts / Notifications Yes

Certifications Management No

Communication Tools Yes

Customizable HR Documents Yes

Document Management Yes

Records Management Yes

Regulations Monitoring Yes

Reporting / Analytics Yes

Roles / Permissions Yes

Version Control No

Workflow Management Yes

Human Resources

Paylocity assists companies in overseeing their workforce, encompassing everything from the onboarding process to managing documents and strategic workforce planning. The platform aims to enhance both employee productivity and engagement.

360 Degree Feedback Yes

Applicant Tracking Yes

Attendance Management Yes

Benefits Management Yes

Career Development Planning Yes

Compensation Management Yes

Compliance Management Yes

Employee Database Yes

Employee Lifecycle Management Yes

Onboarding Yes

Payroll Management Yes

Performance Management Yes

Recruiting Management Yes

Self Service Portal Yes

Succession Planning Yes

Time & Attendance Management Yes

Time Off Management Yes

Timesheets Yes

Training Management Yes

Onboarding

Course Management Yes

Document Management Yes

E-Verify / I-9 Forms Yes

Electronic Forms Yes

Electronic Signature Yes

Employee Handbook Yes

Employee Portal Yes

File Management Yes

Job Description Management Yes

Orientation Management Yes

Self Service Portal Yes

Task Management Yes

Tax Forms Yes

Training Management Yes

Payroll

Paylocity offers a cloud-driven payroll system that streamlines tax filing, facilitates direct deposits, and manages compliance effectively. This automation minimizes manual effort, enhances the precision of payroll processes, and guarantees timely payment for employees.

401(k) Tracking Yes

Attendance Management Yes

Benefits Management Yes

Check Printing Yes

Compensation Management Yes

Deductions Management Yes

Direct Deposit Yes

Multi-Country No

Multi-State Yes

Reporting/Analytics Yes

Self Service Portal Yes

Tax Compliance Yes

Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes

W-2 and 1099 Preparation Yes

Wage Garnishment Yes

Performance Management

360 Degree Feedback Yes

Compensation Management Yes

Custom Rating Scales No

Customizable Templates Yes

Individual Development Plans Yes

On-going Performance Tracking Yes

Peer Appraisals Yes

Review Cycle Tracking Yes

Self Service Portal Yes

Self-Appraisals Yes

Skills Assessments No

Weighted Performance Measures No

Recruiting

Assessments No

Background Screening No

CRM No

Interaction Tracking No

Internal HR Yes

Interview Management No

Job Board Posting Yes

Job Requisition Yes

Onboarding Yes

Recruiting Firms No

Reference Checking No

Resume Parsing No

Self Service Portal Yes

Talent Management

Career Development Planning Yes

Compensation Management Yes

Competency Management Yes

Employee Lifecycle Management Yes

Goal Setting / Tracking Yes

Job Description Management Yes

Onboarding Yes

Performance Appraisal Yes

Recruiting Management Yes

Succession Planning Yes

Training Management Yes

Time & Attendance

Paylocity offers a comprehensive suite of workforce management solutions, enabling administrators to monitor employee work hours, attendance, paid time off, and overtime seamlessly. These automated tracking features provide administrators with clear insights into the total hours worked by each employee.

Time Clock

Biometric Recognition Yes

Hourly Employee Tracking Yes

Messaging Yes

Mobile Access Yes

Online Punch Card Yes

Payroll Management Yes

Punch card Yes

Reporting/Analytics Yes

Salaried Employee Tracking Yes

Sick Leave Tracking Yes

Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes

Workstation Tracking No

Time Tracking

Automatic Time Capture Yes

Billable & Non-Billable Hours Yes

Billing & Invoicing Yes

Employee Database Yes

Expense Tracking Yes

Mobile Time Tracking Yes

Multiple Billing Rates Yes

Offline Time Tracking Yes

Online Time Tracking Yes

Overtime Calculation Yes

Time per Project Reporting Yes

Timesheet Management Yes

Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes

Workforce Management

Budgeting & Forecasting Yes

Contractor Management No

Employee Lifecycle Management Yes

Labor Projection Yes

Performance Appraisal Yes

Recruiting Management Yes

Scheduling Yes

Skills Tracking No

Time & Attendance Yes

Variable Workforce No

Product Features

Accounts Payable

Ramp offers a cohesive financial solution designed to automate accounts payable for large organizations, eliminating the need for outdated, fragmented tools with a comprehensive, AI-driven platform. This system simplifies the entire invoice-to-payment process, enabling finance teams to handle bills in mere seconds while automatically implementing tailored approval processes and spending guidelines. With robust connections to leading ERPs such as NetSuite and Sage Intacct, Ramp guarantees up-to-date financial accuracy and speeds up the month-end closing process. Corporations gain from a scalable platform that oversees corporate cards, bill payments, and international reimbursements across 195 nations, all while delivering thorough insights into corporate expenditures.

Approval Process Control No

Bank Reconciliation No

Cash Management No

Check Writing No

Duplicate Payment Alert No

Fraud Detection No

General Ledger Entry No

Vendor Management No

AP Automation

Ramp serves as a comprehensive finance operations platform designed to streamline the entire spending process. It encompasses everything from corporate card management and expense tracking to accounts payable, procurement, travel arrangements, and business banking solutions. The platform's corporate cards feature embedded spending controls, merchant restrictions, and policy enforcement right at the point of sale. On the expense management front, automated policy assessments take care of transaction reconciliation, receipt gathering, and accounting field coding without requiring manual input. Ramp Bill Pay boasts exceptional OCR accuracy for invoice processing, accommodating various payment methods such as ACH, same-day ACH, checks, wires, and global card payments. The procurement module accelerates the approval process with AI-analyzed contracts, simultaneous routing through finance, IT, legal, and security departments, and vendor comparisons based on anonymized spending data from numerous companies. Additionally, the travel management feature enforces policies during the booking process, allows for dynamic per diem rates, and automatically rebooks accommodations when prices decrease. Lastly, Ramp Treasury enables businesses to generate returns on their unutilized cash reserves.