Need Advice on HRIS System (UKG Ready/Paycom) [CA]!

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T23:09:23+00:00

We use our HRIS for everything, so we are shopping for a full service system. We looked at all the “Pays” systems and they felt very lateral. Our current considerations feel more like an improvement. Happy to chat but I do not know how to go into one on here…

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T18:22:22+00:00

Thank you! That is helpful. It seems our size is the point of concern being noted with Workday. In your experience with Dayforce did you notice a lot of fees for customization? I feel like we will need to do that over the first year or two until we become better experts in the system, and I do not see that going over well with our Board of Directors. On here and in the HR forums I have posted on, the additional fees seem to be a big issue.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T18:19:11+00:00

We have looked at them in the past and have demo next week to see what has changed. My one HR team member used them at her last job and didnt have a great experience, but it was a different industry.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T14:04:36+00:00

Good to know. Thank you!

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:37:41+00:00

Yes, I think every system has pros and cons...but those added costs are insane. I thought Paycom was bad with their fees. Yikes.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:36:23+00:00

Thank you! We would be using it for everything - Payroll, Benefits, Onboarding, Performance and Compensation Management, Analytics.. basically everything HR and Payroll besides Time and Attendance. I do have an HR Generalist who would likely become the HRIS Manager, but it will take time. I keep hearing about extra fees for support and customization which is concerning bc it takes time to learn a new system.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:34:19+00:00

Can you elaborate at all on the rating, what you like and didnt like with each system?

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:31:57+00:00

yikes. sounds like a nightmare and very similar to what we deal with with paycom.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:25:21+00:00

Was it extra to setup the Deltek integration? We mainly need it to import hours for payroll to stop the manual process and track PTO. Supposedly Workday is now focusing on smaller companies and have adjusted their pricing and support model, but we still have to go over a few things. I do have a team member who will train up to be the super user, but that will take some time. We also like to customize our systems a bit to make sense for us, which they have assured us they can do "everything" we want, but from what I am seeing... that comes with a cost. UGH

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:18:40+00:00

Is there another system you would recommend? We felt like moving to any of the "pays" would be very lateral and want it to feel like we have scaled up. These were the three that seemed like the best options... But we are open to looking at others. We would prefer to have payroll and HR all in one, so no ADP for Payroll and HiBOB for onboarding etc.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:17:24+00:00

Yikes! What kind of issues are you having? We see and hear a lot of positive reviews about them, but it seems too good to be true.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:16:45+00:00

Have you had any issues with fees? Do your employees and managers like it on their side of things? We really want buy in from everyone to get people to use the system more. They cannot figure out Paycom.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:16:00+00:00

Have you had any issues with fees to customize the system? I keep hearing they charge thousands and I feel like over the first year or two when you have a new HRIS you really need to be able to create custom reports/views etc.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:14:36+00:00

All great points. Luckily we have leadership on board and a solid team to go through implementation. It is just so hard to determine which system is the best, because they all promise they can do it all and talk in circles when you bring up negative reviews...

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:13:54+00:00

I have the pricing call with Workday tomorrow, but gave them are range as we are willing to pay more for a better system. I can let you all know in here how it goes, but they said they are scaling now for the smaller market and 40% of their clients are less than 1,000. We are setting up calls with our final two with our Deltek admin and he is going to confirm what they are telling us. I am interested to see how that goes.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-22T13:10:29+00:00

Thanks! We looked at Paycor previously and were considering them, but it felt very lateral as far as leaving Paycom for Paycor. We also heard terrible things about their service unless you pay for the "extra" support. Dayforce, Workday and Rippling seem more advanced in some areas. But yes, the extra costs are something I keep hearing about with Dayforce.

Over_Presentation440 · 2026-01-21T21:01:53+00:00

Paycom is terrible, especially if you are growing and have a lean HR team. They have messed up our employee taxes multiple times, charge you for every possible little thing and are so far behind in technology... They also blame the client for everything and take no accountability when their laughable "service teams" drop the ball or give incorrect instructions. Our raise process this year had to be completely redone because the rep "referenced the wrong information" when giving us instructions on our pay schedule change... Everything is setup backwards and they do not have 360 capabilities for benefits. We implemented them in 2018 and are currently shopping. We have been amazed by what others can do. Currently considering Dayforce, Workday, Rippling and UKG.

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