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What Is Paycor?

Transform the way you process payroll with Paycor. Paycor is intuitive payroll software that gives you time back in your day by automating the process, helping users manage tax compliance and serving as a single source of truth for employee data. With features like OnDemand Pay, AutoRun functionality, employee self-service and powerful reporting tools, law alerts and how-to guides, businesses can pay employees quickly and accurately.

Who Uses Paycor?

More than 29,000 medium-sized and small businesses trust Paycor to help them manage and develop employees and run their business.

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Reviews of Paycor

Average score

Overall
4.4
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.2

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Mary
Mary
HR Director in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Paycor works hard for your company

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: I, personally think it’s great in my daily use of it but there are some frustrations with some of its functionality

Pros:

You can tell Paycor takes your business seriously and works very hard to give what you need toy get your job done efficiently

Cons:

The reporting platform is confusing and not easy to use at all. It’s disappointing. Also we have A LOT of issues with our employees using the app. They are constantly frustrated with it which makes our job so much harder.

Paycor Response

7 months ago

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you feel Paycor takes your business seriously and works hard to meet your needs. We apologize for any confusion or difficulties you've experienced with the reporting platform. We understand the frustration that can arise when employees have issues with the app, and we're constantly working to improve its functionality and user experience. We appreciate your patience and feedback as we strive to make your job easier. Thank you for choosing Paycor as your HRIS and payroll solution.

Jeanne
Jeanne
Payroll and Benefits in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Ease of Use

4.0 7 months ago

Comments: Implementation was very rough and we are still fixing things almost 2 years later. The program itself is great.

Pros:

Ease of use for Payroll. Able to figure out payroll without verymuch effort.

Cons:

Not having a dedicated representative for our account.

Paycor Response

7 months ago

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback on the ease of use for payroll and apologize for any inconvenience caused by not having a dedicated representative. We are continuously working to improve our implementation process and provide the best experience for our customers.

Jessica
Payroll Specialist in US
Warehousing, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Happy Paycor Customer

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: We have been using Paycor for about 3 years. It was a rocky start with our PTO plans not calculating correctly but have fixed those issues. I have taken the time to get Paycor Certified and that has helped me know my way around reporting and timekeeping, which was tricky to figure out at the start. Through the years, I truly believe Paycor is dedicated to improving because I see it every day.

Pros:

It's easy to use! Paycor offers a ton of options to have the system work exactly how you need it to. The trainings are also fabulous!!

Cons:

They do like to change things around, which can be frustrating, but they have a ton of guides to make you aware of what's changing.

Paycor Response

last month

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you've found Paycor easy to use and that the training resources have been helpful. We're also pleased to know that you've found Paycor's platform to be continuously improving. We'll share your comments with our team.

Kelsie
HR Generalist in US
Mental Health Care, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Paycor Review

3.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

Recruiting and onboarding is a great tool

Cons:

Position & pay changes; forms & docs scheduling

Paycor Response

last month

Thank you for your review!

Jamie
Account Manager in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Paycor Functionality

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: I personally like paycor from the admin side but overall it did not offer the customizing we need such as resetting user emails and password resets are so difficult for the end user.

Pros:

On the back office side, I liked Payor for its ease of use and how simple it made payroll for us.

Cons:

We had issues with users' access to view their onboarding and payroll as well as the fees.

Paycor Response

3 months ago

Thanks for your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the ease of use of Paycor's back-office features. We'll share your comments regarding user access and customization options with our product team.

S
Sr Director in US
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Paycor could be better

3.0 3 months ago

Comments: This system was handed down to my team as a result of an acquisition, and it has not been super smooth.

Pros:

The welcome page for Paycor is fine. It provides some quick updates up front, but the benefits stop there.

Cons:

Other than the front dashboard, I don't find Paycor to be very user-friendly. It's a cumbersome system that is not intuitive and requires more clicking around to find what you need than I think should be necessary.

Paycor Response

last month

We appreciate your feedback. We understand that transitioning to a new system can be challenging, and we apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. We're committed to providing a positive user experience and will share your comments with our team.

Nicholas
Supervisor in Dominican Republic
Outsourcing/Offshoring, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A Very Comprehensive Management Tool

4.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

The abundance of tools you have to manage an entire team from one platform.

Cons:

The options are not always well laid out and you have to navigate multiple menus to find what you're looking for.

Paycor Response

last month

We appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that Paycor provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing your team. We'll share your comments with our team.

Carla
Office Manager in US
Legal Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Dissatisfied

2.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Very dissatisfied, prompting a change to another provider

Pros:

I did not have a good experience with Paycor.

Cons:

No customer service help. Never spoke to anyone that had English as their first language, which caused several problems in just clear communications and understanding/guidance.

Paycor Response

last month

We appreciate your feedback. We'll share your comments with our team. We strive to provide excellent customer support and are committed to a positive overall user experience. For any immediate assistance, please reach out to our support team.

Tabitha
Administrative Assistant in US
Real Estate, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Access to your Earnings

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: My experience with Paycor has been truly successful and resourceful.

Pros:

Accessibility of my wages and salary details.

Cons:

Sharing my paystub with a potential property manager.

Paycor Response

last month

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that Paycor has been a valuable resource for you, particularly in terms of accessing your earnings information.

Chris
Director HR in US
Real Estate, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Hassle Free

4.0 last month New

Comments: It's been relatively hassle free and integrates easily

Pros:

It was what our Benefits Broker suggested so that's why we use it. As a result, we didn't have to go through the vetting process ourselves.

Cons:

There was one missed payroll that I had to report shortly after getting started with them They fixed the situation and there have been no further problems since then

Paycor Response

last month

We appreciate your positive feedback! It's great to hear that Paycor has been relatively hassle-free for your organization.

Alexandra
Human Resources Manager in US
Warehousing, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Paycor is a decent Payroll Provider and HRIS for the cost.

3.0 9 months ago

Pros:

The thing I like most about Paycor is that it seems they do care about customer feedback. They try to address many of the issues their users face and provide them with regular updates on what is being improved in the system.

Cons:

The customer service is not very good. Many of the representatives I've spoken with don't seem to understand the system and lack communication skills. On many of my calls to Paycor, I wind up waiting on hold for an extended period of time just for the call to be disconnected.

Paycor Response

8 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about our commitment to customer feedback and continuous improvement. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with our customer service and will work to address these concerns for better communication and understanding of our system.

Shawn
Operations Manager in US
Accounting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

In Between product

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: So So we did not continue using paycor after year 1

Pros:

The support team was great when you need help

Cons:

The fact I had to reach out to support so frequently made it frustrating

Paycor Response

5 months ago

Thank you for your review of Paycor. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our support team and their assistance when needed. We apologize for any frustration caused by the need to reach out to support frequently. We value your feedback and will work to improve our platform to minimize the need for frequent support. We understand that you did not continue using Paycor after the first year, and we appreciate your consideration of our services. Thank you for choosing Paycor and for sharing your comments.

Melissa Daniela
Human Resource Manager in US
Higher Education, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The Best Payroll Processing Solution

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

When processing payroll, Paycor offers great features. It automates the whole process and also comes with tax management features.

Cons:

So far Paycor has all features we need. No negative encounters.

Paycor Response

6 months ago

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you find Paycor to be the best payroll processing solution with great features and automation. We appreciate your comments about our tax management features as well. We're pleased to have met your needs and provided a cost-effective solution. If you have any further feedback or questions, please let us know. Thank you for choosing Paycor!

Kaja
Organizational Development Business Partner in US
Hospital & Health Care, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Mostly good with room for improvement

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: Mostly good with room for improvement: They clearly have been busy on building out new products and features which is great. The support could use work as could integrating these new products so they are more seamless with their base product.

Pros:

They are constantly coming up with new features. We came from a system that wasn't as powerful - payroll was clunkier, no performance management, etc. Paycor from the start had many more features and they continue to build more.

Cons:

These new features sometimes have huge bugs that haven't been worked out and when the function is implemented, there isn't always a lot of support during implementation. Some of the newer features aren't fully integrated so you have to manually adjust things like reporting lines. When you do reach out for support, it is very inconsistent in the answers you get and the knowledge of the product.

Paycor Response

11 months ago

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you find Paycor's constant development of new features beneficial. We apologize for any bugs you may have encountered with these new features and any lack of support during implementation. We understand the importance of seamless integration and consistent support, and we will work to improve in these areas. We appreciate your input and are committed to enhancing the user experience. Thank you for choosing Paycor as your HR solution, and we look forward to continuing to improve and meet your needs.

Vanessa
Financial Clerk in US
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Paycor simplified

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: I think in the beginning they were still working out the kinks, but now things are a lot better, haven't had any issues.

Pros:

Versus the system we had before, all the reports are provided based on information entered.

Cons:

That sometimes changes were made to the system without any notification.

Paycor Response

9 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate that Paycor has simplified your processes and provided accurate reports. We apologize for any changes made without prior notification. We are glad to hear that things have improved and that you haven't encountered any issues. Thank you for choosing Paycor to digitize your processes and reduce manual work. We value your partnership.

Karina
Director, HRIS and Compliance in US
Aviation & Aerospace, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Paycor HRIS Review

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: Overall, I am quite happy with Paycor. We are able to accomplish what we need and work with them to customize our solution.

Pros:

I like the functionalities of Paycor for almost all things HR related. This system is easy to use for employee payroll, benefits, timekeeping, compensation, and more. The premium support option is amazing - if you have an issue, you call in and talk to a team of Paycor reps that know your company and processes. You talk to the same team each time! They have a lot of extra features that can be added.

Cons:

The downside of Paycor is if you have multiple companies (EIN's) that need to work together. A lot of things can be customized, but some options are a one size fits all for your entire company. This is particularly frustrating with Performance Management as all companies don't do the same thing. Also, it seems like they haven't tested quite enough before rolling out new features.

Paycor Response

4 months ago

Thank you for your positive feedback on Paycor. We're pleased to hear that you find our platform valuable for HR management and that you appreciate our premium support services. While we understand your concerns regarding the limitations for multiple companies, we'll share your feedback with our product team for consideration. We appreciate your continued use of Paycor and are committed to providing you with the best possible HR solutions. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or require additional assistance.

Heather
Administrative Assistant and Payroll Specialist in US
Hospital & Health Care, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

One of the greatest yet easiest payroll software programs out

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Its a great program and not real hard to navigate, I would recommend to any small business or any start up thats not familiar with payroll yet or time management calculations.

Pros:

Everything I mentioned above but most of all the direct deposit features as well as the time clock by web or mobile with geovalidation .

Cons:

The cost of the software is whaf I would say I liked the least ,it was sonewhat more than other software providers .I was worth it but thats about the only dislike I can think of .

Paycor Response

7 months ago

shorten Thank you for your positive review of Paycor's payroll software. We appreciate your feedback on the direct deposit features and time clock functionality. While the cost may be a concern, we believe the value and benefits make it worth the investment. We're glad you find it easy to navigate and would recommend it to small businesses and startups.

Melanie
HR Manager in US
Architecture & Planning, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Learning Curve

4.0 9 months ago

Comments: It is a love/hate relationship for us. We love some of the features but are disappointed in how we are not able to use all of the features. The customer service has been a disappointment as well. I am hopeful as we continue to learn more that we will have even more love than hate in the near future.

Pros:

The look and feel of Paycor is great. The onboarding is my favorite as it really saves me so much time. I also love the employee do-it-yourself features for tax forms and direct deposit. TIME SAVERS.

Cons:

The Time Off Manager system has given us a lot of problems. It is inflexible - so for employers who are striving to give their employees a flexible schedule and work-life balance it is not great. We have had to discontinue the use of the request time off feature because it was throwing our PTO balances off.

Paycor Response

9 months ago

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your positive feedback on the look and feel of Paycor, as well as the time-saving features such as onboarding and employee do-it-yourself options. We understand your concerns regarding the inflexibility of the Time Off Manager system and the impact on PTO balances. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and are continuously working to improve our features and customer service. We hope that as you continue to learn more about Paycor, you will experience more positive aspects in the future.

Barbara
HR Manager in US
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Customer service is awful.

4.0 7 months ago

Comments: I did not choose this system, and I would never recommend it. When I make an error it is ridiculously hard to get help. When Paycor makes an error it is ridiculously hard to get help.

Pros:

Easy to use, and does have some good features.

Cons:

Most features don't work or don't work properly if you do not use their time and attendance module. Features are added and then taken away frequently. No ability to make notes in most parts of the employee database. Salespeople promise things that are not true and then they disappear. Customer service is a joke. Anyone who actually knows anything is so protected from the public that it is impossible to get any real answers. They just keep referring you to their online answers which cover only the basics - not the things you actually need help with.

Paycor Response

6 months ago

We apologize for any negative experience you may have had with our customer service. We strive to provide excellent support and are continuously working to improve our services. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to enhance our features and address any issues you may have encountered. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please reach out to our support team, and we will be happy to assist you.

Miranda
Scheduler in US
Medical Practice, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My experience with Paycor

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: It was user friendly. I like that I could keep track of my time and view and print my tax documents.

Pros:

I liked that all my information is in one place.

Cons:

There was not anything that I did not like.

Paycor Response

5 months ago

Thank you for your review of Paycor. We're glad to hear that you found our platform user-friendly and appreciated having all your information in one place. We're also pleased that you were able to easily track your time and access your tax documents. If you have any further feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We value your input and are committed to providing a positive experience with Paycor.

Tim
HR Director in US
Civic & Social Organization, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Paycor is robust

4.0 7 months ago

Pros:

I like the features in and around the settings management. I like the historical data for the purpose of analytics and for the purpose of getting a quick snapshot of a specific employee's journey through the organization - ie hire date, rate changes, manager changes, status changes, etc

Cons:

its ever-changing offerings and features (or the names for them - COR and Paths and Gravity and Perform and CareerCast and SmartSourcing, etc) and how we arent able to access all the features that we are paying for - we have to call them and ask for access to them one by one. Also the onboarding feature is rough

Paycor Response

7 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive comment on the robust features of Paycor, particularly in settings management and historical data. We apologize for any challenges you have experienced with the ever-changing offerings and features, as well as the onboarding process. We value your input and are committed to continuously improving our services.

Yen Chen
Medical Interpreter in US
Medical Practice, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good product

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: It is convenient for employee and employer. It is alos easy to us.

Pros:

It is easy to use and track my working hour.

Cons:

It seems not so stable sometimes which will cause some delay of salary.

Paycor Response

5 months ago

Thank you for your review of Paycor. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the ease of use and the ability to track your working hours. We apologize for any instances where the system may have experienced instability, resulting in delays in salary processing. We value your feedback and will work to improve the stability of our platform. We are glad to hear that Paycor has been convenient for both employees and employers. Thank you for choosing Paycor and for your comments.

Amanda
Human Resource Generalist in US
Consumer Goods, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Fix Reporting

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: Great. Reporting is not easy to much change with no learning opportunity.

Pros:

The Classes available! I fill like I stay in touch with changes to HR and always learning something new.

Cons:

Reporting. All the changes deleted many reports I saved.

Paycor Response

5 months ago

Thank you for your feedback on Paycor. We're glad to hear that you find our classes helpful in staying up to date with HR changes and learning new things. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with reporting and the changes that affected your saved reports. We understand the importance of a user-friendly reporting system and we appreciate your feedback. We are continuously working to improve our platform and provide better learning opportunities. Thank you for your support and we hope to address your concerns regarding reporting in the future.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Warehousing, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Paycor Ease of Administration

4.0 7 months ago

Comments: Overall the platform is good. Would like better response times from assigned contacts.

Pros:

Very intuitive and user friendly for employees.

Cons:

I wish the reporting was more robust or better training.

Paycor Response

7 months ago

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you find Paycor intuitive and user-friendly for employees. We appreciate your feedback regarding reporting and training, and we're continuously working to improve in those areas. We understand the importance of timely responses from assigned contacts and will strive to provide better response times. Thank you for choosing Paycor as your HR solution.

Paulette
Human Resources Coordinator in US
Automotive, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Paycor Review

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: I like Paycor. It's easy to use. They have many learning pages that are very helpful.

Pros:

ease in processing payroll. inputting new hires is easy.

Cons:

sometimes the pages will not load and I have to continually refresh

Paycor Response

4 months ago

Thanks for your feedback on Paycor! We're really happy to hear that you find it easy to use for payroll and onboarding new hires. We appreciate your feedback regarding page loading issues. We'll share your feedback with our tech team. We're also glad you've found our learning resources helpful. Please reach out to our support team if you need any additional assistance!