Dayforce Powerpay

Score9.5 out of 10

33 Reviews and Ratings

What is Dayforce Powerpay?

Dayforce Powerpay allows small businesses to pay and manage employees. It is used to simplify and automate payroll processes with automatic payroll calculations and remittances to the CRA and RQ, and streamlines payroll with connected time and attendance tracking to help ensure people are paid accurately.

Categories & Use Cases

Support for external payroll vendors
Support for external payroll vendors is the ability to integrate with 3rd-party payroll services.
Category average: 7.2
Pay calculation
Pay calculation provides for computation of employee pay with state and federal deductions.
Category average: 9
Direct deposit files
Direct deposit is the ability to electronically transfer pay to an employee’s personal bank account.
Category average: 9

Salary revision and increment management
Salary revision is the ability to modify individual employee pay.
Category average: 8.7
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
Provide employees access to wages accrued during the pay period before the end of the pay cycle.
Category average: 8.4
Benefit plan administration
Benefit plan administration is administration of health insurance plans and 401k plans, and other benefits.
Category average: 7.9

Alysa Farrell View profile

Director in Professional Services at Rockland Academy of Martial Arts (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have been using Dayforce Powerpay for several years now and our company changed owners and Dayforce employees helped us set up the new company and new ownership. They took care of adding all employees to the new account and take care of our old account. It was a very detailed process and I am grateful they were able to help us out so much. They followed up via phone calls and emails and due to our businesses odd hours, it was difficult to follow up with calls, but the emails were all very detailed and we appreciated it very much. They walked us through all the processes and every time we needed help, there was someone to talk to or they would follow up if they couldn't answer our questions right away.

Pros

Providing live help when needed
In-depth tutorials and help on their website
Easy to use interface
Simple layouts

Cons

Able to see employee information without having to open a new pay run
Able to download mass reports instead of one at a time

Return on Investment

Positive use of my time, Dayforce Powerpay makes everything simple so it takes me mere minutes to process a payroll.
Ease of using ROE, just click and fill in minimal information.
Quick payroll processing, from the time I submit the payroll to the time I get the numbers back is very fast and I am able to send it all off within hours.
Direct deposits are reliable and into employee's accounts early on pay dates.
Tax remittances are done for me and I do not have to spend time calculating information or take time to send extra payments. This is done for me and saves so much time and hassles.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Online

Megan Cary

Member Services & Communications Manager in Marketing at BC Fruit Growers' Association (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Dayforce for payroll purposes. It easily allows us to input employee timesheets, expenses, bonuses, etc. It also lets us issue T4s and ROEs, etc. Dayforce helps us ensure everyone gets paid and keeps records of all hours, expenses, bonuses, RSPs, and other payroll-related information.

Pros

Timesheets.
Support chat.
Reporting

Cons

RSP payments (rather than just tracking).

Return on Investment

Saving employee time inputting hours.
Helpful and fast support.
Easy access to reports.
Fast mail delivery of paystubs and cheques (usually within 1-2 business days).

Usability

Other Software Used

Google Workspace, WordPress, Microsoft Access, Mailchimp

Kelsey West

Manager of Finance and Operations in Finance and Accounting at IP Private Wealth™ (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our business uses Dayforce as its payroll processing system. We needed a system that was straightforward to use for both the payroll administrator and our employees. Dayforce gives us a reliable and easy-to-use payroll system for our bi-weekly needs. Clear reporting is also essential to our business needs.

Pros

Excellent Customer Service.
Clear Reporting.
Easy-to-use Payroll Processing.
Great Resources for Changes/Updates in Regulations.

Cons

Being able to look into employee information without having to start a payroll period.

Return on Investment

Direct payment of payroll remittances gives peace of mind.
Very clear deadlines to ensure no payment gets missed.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Desktop Pro and QuickBooks Online

Other Software Used

QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Dynamics 365

Sarah Craig View profile

Executive Director at CIS Ontario (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

As a small not-for-profit association, Dayforce Powerpay is a wonderful, right-sized tool for our needs. With a small number of employees, it is important for us to have an easy-to-use and high-support payroll tool. Every time I seek support from Ceridian, I am impressed. Their experts are pleasant, knowledgeable, and very patient. I can't recommend Dayforce Powerpay enough!

Pros

Automated payroll.
Calculates deductions accurately.
Easy access to reports.

Cons

None.

Return on Investment

Time to focus on other things
Employee satisfaction.
Ease of bookkeeping and annual audit.

Usability

Susan Pirie View profile

Payroll Supervisor in Human Resources at Consumers Co operative Refineries Ltd (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We’ve been using Power Pay for more than 20 months and find it very reliable and user-friendly. We process hourly pay for approximately 1000 employees and salaried pay for approximately 400 employees. Employees have access to employee self-service for pay statements and tax forms.

Pros

Timely accurate payroll previews.
Easy to process records of employment.
Excellent general journal reports.

Cons

User defined reports.
Ability for client to enter previously deducted CPP and EI.

Return on Investment

Power Pay is extremely cost effective.
Our ROi is much better than it would be with an in house system.
We’ve been able to utilize existing technology to integrate with Powerpay.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Desktop Pro

Other Software Used

Planful, Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

ADP Streamline Payroll

Paychex Accounting Online discontinued

Dayforce Powerpay

What is Dayforce Powerpay?

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Top Performing Features

Support for external payroll vendors

Pay calculation

Direct deposit files

Areas for Improvement

Salary revision and increment management

Off-cycle/On-Demand payment

Benefit plan administration

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