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Dayforce HCM pros and cons

Vendor: Dayforce
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Dayforce HCM automatically calculates statutory holiday pay, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Integrated systems and features, such as the time clock and general ledger downloads, create significant efficiencies in HR and Payroll processes.
Dayforce HCM offers robust recruitment and benefits management modules that streamline hiring and benefits enrollment.
The implementation process is efficient and smooth, supported by knowledgeable Ceridian teams.
Dayforce HCM significantly improves time management and payroll processes by automating data capture and flow into financial systems.

CONS

Retro pay calculations for salaried payroll are not automated, requiring manual calculations and entries.
Standard reports for Affirmative Action Plans are not readily available and need to be manually created.
There are gaps in the Recruiting module, which lacks interaction with calendars like Outlook.
Important company documents and announcements are not supported on the home page.
Hotfixes might interfere with active customized products and require more testing before implementation.
 

Dayforce HCM Pros review quotes

it_user840498 - PeerSpot reviewer
Accounting Clerk/Payroll Administrator
Mar 19, 2018
Statutory holiday pay is calculated automatically.
CW
HR Director - Americas at Tech International
Mar 19, 2018
We like being able to hire from the Dayforce recruiting module straight into Dayforce and having the file feeds go to our benefits vendor.
PS
Benefits Manager at Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.
Mar 21, 2018
Our employee benefits enrollment is managed through Ceridian Dayforce, which makes for a limited manual process.
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it_user850209 - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Manager at Camex Equipment Sales & Rentals
Apr 4, 2018
The implementation was through a team assigned to us by Ceridian. They were extremely knowledgeable and it made the implementation go very smoothly.
SS
Supervisor, Payroll, Benefits and Pension at Spicers Canada
Jun 15, 2018
It provides real-time information with great reports.
it_user1242222 - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Manager at Keilhauer
Dec 2, 2019
The fact that the time and attendance system is built into the HRIS is very valuable because, in the past, we had to use two different systems.
AN
Principal WFM Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Mar 17, 2023
Configuring your HR policies and rules is straightforward.
Thomas Noorkah - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Enterprise Financial Systems at City of Columbus
Mar 27, 2023
Great time and attendance payroll and benefits administration which has improved our efficiency.
Ruth Ryan - PeerSpot reviewer
HRIS Coordinator at a maritime company with 201-500 employees
Mar 22, 2023
I have not encountered many bugs, and in the rare instances where problems occurred, Ceridian Dayforce HCM promptly fixed them. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Elsa Lopez-Barreto - PeerSpot reviewer
Dayforce Payroll Consultant at HorusPay
Mar 22, 2023
Ceridian Dayforce HCM is a stable product.
 

Dayforce HCM Cons review quotes

it_user840498 - PeerSpot reviewer
Accounting Clerk/Payroll Administrator
Mar 19, 2018
It would be nice if retro pay calculations were made automatically for salaried payroll, so a calculation and manual entry do not have to be done.
CW
HR Director - Americas at Tech International
Mar 19, 2018
I would also like to see some improvement in standard reports. A standard report should be available to pull the required information for Affirmative Action Plans. I do not think I should have to build or create one.
PS
Benefits Manager at Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.
Mar 21, 2018
Our current software program offers a home page with important company documents and a place for company announcements. Unfortunately, Ceridian Dayfoce does not offer this.
Learn what your peers think about Dayforce HCM. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
881,455 professionals have used our research since 2012.
it_user850209 - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Manager at Camex Equipment Sales & Rentals
Apr 4, 2018
An area for improvement could be a little more testing before implementing hotfixes to make sure they do not interfere with any active customized products.
SS
Supervisor, Payroll, Benefits and Pension at Spicers Canada
Jun 15, 2018
I would like to see more built-in forms. This would save a lot of time during the year-end process.
it_user1242222 - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Manager at Keilhauer
Dec 2, 2019
Many things are presented as though they will be included with the system but then require costly upgrades.
AN
Principal WFM Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Mar 17, 2023
Dayforce has its gaps like every HR system, but nothing comes to mind at the moment.
Thomas Noorkah - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Enterprise Financial Systems at City of Columbus
Mar 27, 2023
Management and reporting of the GL costing could be improved.
Ruth Ryan - PeerSpot reviewer
HRIS Coordinator at a maritime company with 201-500 employees
Mar 22, 2023
One area to be improved is the solution's reporting function, which can be cumbersome.
Elsa Lopez-Barreto - PeerSpot reviewer
Dayforce Payroll Consultant at HorusPay
Mar 22, 2023
The solution's initial setup was difficult. Also, the solution's initial deployment took around six months.