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Core HR

Unified HCM platform for workforce management and payroll.

Overview

Dayforce (formerly Ceridian Dayforce) is a cloud-based human capital management platform that unifies HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management into a single application with continuous calculations and real-time updates. The platform is particularly strong in workforce management for shift-based workers and global payroll processing, providing a true unified database where data flows seamlessly across all modules without integrations.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Single unified database eliminates data silos and duplicate entry
  • Real-time payroll calculations with continuous updates
  • Excellent workforce management for scheduling and time tracking
  • Strong global payroll capabilities across multiple countries
  • Comprehensive talent management and succession planning
  • Mobile app highly rated for employee self-service

Cons

  • Very high cost with complex pricing structure
  • Implementation can take 6-12 months for full deployment
  • Steep learning curve for administrators and users
  • Reporting can be complex and difficult to customize
  • Better suited for larger organizations (500+ employees)

Who Should Use This?

Best For

  • Large enterprises with 500+ employees needing unified HCM
  • Organizations with shift-based or hourly workforces
  • Companies requiring global payroll across multiple countries
  • Industries with complex workforce management needs (retail, hospitality, healthcare)
  • Businesses wanting real-time payroll and analytics

Not Ideal For

  • Small to mid-sized businesses under 500 employees
  • Organizations with limited IT and HR resources
  • Companies seeking simple, quick-to-implement solutions
  • Businesses with primarily salaried, office-based workforce
  • Startups with tight budgets and rapid scaling needs

Key Features

HCM
Payroll
Workforce Management
Talent Management
Benefits
Analytics

Implementation

Implementation typically requires 6-12 months and includes discovery, configuration, data migration, integration setup, parallel processing, testing, and training. Dayforce provides dedicated implementation team and change management support.

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Pricing
Enterprise

Dayforce pricing is customized based on modules, employee count, and complexity. Enterprise pricing typically ranges from $20-$35 per employee per month, with additional costs for implementation and specialized modules. Contact Dayforce for detailed quotes.

Company Size
201-10001000+
Industries
All Industries
Integrations
Microsoft 365SalesforceSAPOracle

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