Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.
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Sage HRMS
Score 9.8 out of 10
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Sage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.
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Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.2
Ratings
4% above category average
Sage HRMS
5.5
Ratings
35% below category average
Employee demographic data
9.00 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Employment history
9.20 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
9.30 Ratings
1.30 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
9.30 Ratings
7.90 Ratings
Organizational charting
6.50 Ratings
6.00 Ratings
Organization and location management
6.50 Ratings
6.00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
7.30 Ratings
1.20 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
9% above category average
Sage HRMS
4.8
Ratings
50% below category average
Pay calculation
9.30 Ratings
6.10 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors
7.00 Ratings
4.00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
9.20 Ratings
6.90 Ratings
Benefit plan administration
8.50 Ratings
2.10 Ratings
Direct deposit files
9.30 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management
8.30 Ratings
3.00 Ratings
Reimbursement management
9.10 Ratings
3.20 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
9.0
Ratings
12% above category average
Sage HRMS
1.2
Ratings
148% below category average
Approval workflow
9.40 Ratings
1.20 Ratings
Balance details
9.20 Ratings
1.20 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
8.60 Ratings
1.00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.3
Ratings
3% above category average
Sage HRMS
3.9
Ratings
70% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information
8.60 Ratings
4.10 Ratings
Update personal information
8.50 Ratings
4.20 Ratings
View company policy documentation
7.70 Ratings
1.10 Ratings
Employee recognition
9.00 Ratings
6.00 Ratings
View job history
7.70 Ratings
4.00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
6% above category average
Sage HRMS
7.0
Ratings
14% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets
8.60 Ratings
7.00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
6.2
Ratings
19% below category average
Sage HRMS
3.7
Ratings
68% below category average
Report builder
6.30 Ratings
2.00 Ratings
Pre-built reports
6.30 Ratings
1.20 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data
6.00 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
10% above category average
Sage HRMS
7.0
Ratings
12% below category average
New hire portal
9.20 Ratings
7.00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools
8.20 Ratings
7.00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
8% above category average
Sage HRMS
7.3
Ratings
8% below category average
Corporate goal setting
8.20 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Individual goal setting
9.00 Ratings
7.00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
8.50 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Performance tracking
8.80 Ratings
6.00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.1
Ratings
3% above category average
Sage HRMS
7.8
Ratings
0% below category average
Performance plans
8.70 Ratings
9.00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
8.60 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Review status tracking
7.40 Ratings
7.00 Ratings
Review reminders
8.40 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
7.70 Ratings
7.00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.5
Ratings
8% above category average
Sage HRMS
8.5
Ratings
8% above category average
Create succession plans/pools
9.30 Ratings
9.00 Ratings
Candidate ranking
8.10 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Candidate search
8.10 Ratings
8.00 Ratings
Candidate development
8.60 Ratings
9.00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce has great customer support, and you can always count on them to get you the professional help you need. It is a great place to store all your personal data in a very secure manner by assigning different user roles. The only thing where I wouldn't see it appropriate is for very small-scale companies, less than 50 people.
Sage HRMS might be great for a smaller company under 1,000 employees. I would not recommend it for larger companies. It becomes too burdensome because many processes still have to be manual and reports take forever to process if you have too many records in your system
Reporting - there are three levels of reporting - 1. Standard Reports 2. Query Tool - users can create very simple list with some filtering functionality 3. Crystal Reports - user can create very simple to complex report pulling data from multiple table, calculated fields, etc.
Benefit Tracking - benefit plans are setup utilizing rate tables therefore rate changes are updated globally
Payroll - everyday payroll processing and tax filing that is very user friendly
It is sometimes hard to identify parts of competency/compensation history. We built tables to store this data but it is not laid out well on the screen.
Sometimes, even when you tell the system to "Add to History" it doesn't update so there is history missing. This impacts someone that relies on history for troubleshooting and reports.
We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
I do not work with this software anymore, and I am not involved with the renewal of it. However, if I were, I would still suggest using it unless something better was introduced
I give Dayforce a 10 because it was easy to integrate into our network since it was cloud-based. It is also user friendly and easy to maneuver around the web site. We were able to integrate three separate applications into just one site which made it easier for employees to access the tools they need
Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
This is dependent on what type of support that is needed. Ceridian has opportunities to make improvements relating to support on the global/UK side. I find it challenging to get problems solved quickly with our UK Native payroll. The US side is different. We tend to get our issues resolved quickly when we encouter issues on the US side.
The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, providing a more cohesive and user-friendly experience. Dayforce also had a competitive price point versus competitors
Sage HRMS is popular and it's used in most organizations due to the reputation of Sage in coming up with popular and reliable business softwares. The software is not that expensive and after learning how to use it, everything becomes smooth and perfect. It's ultimate strength lies in payroll management and helping in applicant tracking capabilities
Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
The efficiency within Ceridian DayForce has allowed our payroll department of only 2.5 FTE handle paying ~3,000 employees.
Easily handles the differences and nuances in our multiple bargaining agreements. Everything from different pay schedules and unique rates/bonuses for some of the most detailed/granular CBA details.