
About Dayforce HCM
Dayforce is a global HCM software platform that transforms the employee experience. It unifies data from across the entire employee lifecycle to enable better decision-making at every level.
Dayforce is a comprehensive cloud platform that combines HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management in a single application. Our scalable HCM software is built with a single, flexible rules engine combined with real-time updates and calculations that help address complex regulatory requirements.
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Key benefits of Dayforce HCM
Continuous pay calculation: Traditionally, payroll admins have been unable to access their data until after the pay period had ended, and consistently ran out of time for audits. Dayforce has a single, flexible rules engine for time and pay. This means that pay is calculated continuously throughout the pay period, giving administrators the time they need to produce high-quality pay.
One application: With data stored in a single, central location, get data-driven insights across all HR functions so you can make better decisions for the entire employee lifecycle. Dayforce HCM software eliminates the need for complicated integrations to simplify workflows, increase accuracy, and enhance compliance.
Actionable insights: Get the right data to the right people at the right time. Dayforce provides critical data-driven insights to help you make fast, informed decisions. Sophisticated predictive technologies help align business strategy with daily operations.
Anytime, anywhere access: Access Dayforce's HCM software using the device of your choice on web or mobile. Dayforce is easy to learn and easy to operate. It gives employees control of their data with anytime access, and helps organizations make sure their employee information is accurate and up to date.
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Australia, Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, United States and 2 others
Supported Languages
Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and 9 others
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Total features of Dayforce HCM: 85
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- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Our experience with Day force has been great from Implementation on. We never felt alone.
Reviewed on 02/11/2017
Before Dayfore, we were using three different systems. One for payroll, one for time and attendance...
Before Dayfore, we were using three different systems. One for payroll, one for time and attendance, and another for HR. We had to import data from one system to another so there was the potential of data dropping off. We were able to combine three systems into one with Dayforce. Since Ceridian uses one solution, once an employee is hired they are visible in all parts of the system immediately. No more waiting for overnight updates. Ceridian cut my payroll processing time by 40%, which allows me more time to audit my work. There are some great audit reports built into the system, which I run every payroll. They point to problems with can be corrected before we finalize for the week. The ability to run wage and tax registers, and W2's anytime of the year, allows me to fix any potential problems, which in turn make year end a breeze. My employees now are able to manage some of their own data, which alleviates the burden off HR and Payroll and allows the employee to update their records when it is convenient for them.
Pros
I love that it is one solution. No more imports, no more worries about data dropping off. The test portal allows us to set up new deductions and earnings, and test them before putting them into production. The future dating feature works really well. It allows us to enter increase early and test them in a future payroll to see how the employees pay check will look, and gives us more time to audit our changes thus relieving some of the stress that comes with year end. The education portal is a big plus. It allows us to learn at our own pace, and to schedule that classes that are helpful for each administrative role.

- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
One solution for HR, payroll and scheduling needs
Reviewed on 10/01/2022
My overall experience has been wonderful. I and the company have been able to achieve many tasks...
My overall experience has been wonderful. I and the company have been able to achieve many tasks conveniently with the software and it has increased our growth.
Pros
The most beneficial feature is that it solves many problems together which has helped my company from importing data or worrying about data dropping off when using different softwares.
Cons
The implementation process was difficult for us to navigate at some point. That's something they can work on in order to make the software easy to use even for beginners.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Dayforce Is great for all companies
Reviewed on 29/07/2022
I believe that dayforce is helping companies be more productive by taking care of all the employees...
I believe that dayforce is helping companies be more productive by taking care of all the employees needs from one app without making the employee having to always ask for the mangers time to answer all the questions dayforce can answer for you .
Pros
I like that you are able to see which employees are in the roster and what position they are in . I like the feature where you can check all your days and when you work and when your off . I also like that you can check your vacation/sick pay easily by pressing one button instead of having to go ask the manager. You are able to easily edit your availability .
Cons
The hardest thing about the app is that you can’t edit you availability the same week of it locks it .
- Industry: Wholesale
- Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Dayforce - Implementation Beware
Reviewed on 23/10/2019
Bumpy at best. Some days I actually say I miss ADP.
Bumpy at best. Some days I actually say I miss ADP.
Pros
I like the 'one' database aspect the best.
Cons
Implementation was very lacking. Nearly a disaster. I am over 2 years in and still have not been able to get everything we originally intended to do up and running.
Reasons for Choosing Dayforce HCM
ADP was unable to accommodate some things we needed and they were not flexible to find other ways to help us.Switched From
ADP Workforce NowReasons for Switching to Dayforce HCM
Recruiting module was most robust (the one module we do NOT have running and will probably abandon at this point). We also liked the GL feature - which does work well and was implemented by the one rockstar of our implementation team.
- Industry: Veterinary
- Company size: 5,001-10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Easy to use payroll system
Reviewed on 02/06/2022
I've had a very good experience with Dayforce. The system is robust and has a lot of capabilities...
I've had a very good experience with Dayforce. The system is robust and has a lot of capabilities that we aren't even utilizing. I love that there are options and it is still very easy to use.
Pros
I enter in timesheets for my team on a weekly basis and Dayforce makes it super easy to do. I can see my entire team in one spot and go through and enter all of their hours easily.
Cons
From my perspective as a manager, I would prefer an easier way to get to information regarding my team's overall pay and performance. It would be nice to have more reporting and dashboards.
Dayforce HCM FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Dayforce HCM.Q. What type of pricing plans does Dayforce HCM offer?
Dayforce HCM offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from:
- Free Trial: Not Available
Contact Ceridian for pricing information
Q. Who are the typical users of Dayforce HCM?
Dayforce HCM has the following typical customers:
11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-5,000
Q. What languages does Dayforce HCM support?
Dayforce HCM supports the following languages:
Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai
Q. Does Dayforce HCM support mobile devices?
Dayforce HCM supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Dayforce HCM integrate with?
Dayforce HCM integrates with the following applications:
DocuSign
Q. What level of support does Dayforce HCM offer?
Dayforce HCM offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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