Paylocity
by Paylocity Corporation
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision
Cloud HCM platform with mobile-first payroll, time tracking, and HR analytics for mid-size construction companies.
Highlights
Capabilities
Media
www.paylocity.com
About This Product
Paylocity is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform heavily adopted in construction, offering payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance, and talent management. At $22-32 per employee per month, it targets mid-size HVAC companies (50-500 employees) with mobile clock-in/out, direct deposit, and automated compliance features.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Available
- Free trial
- No
- Free tier
- No
- Public API
- Yes
- Deployment
- Cloud
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 6.5
Features 7.0
Support 5.0
Value 5.0
Integrations 8.0
AI Capabilities 2.5
Features
82 features confirmed across
12categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Technician Management33features
AI-Powered Talent ManagementTalent managementBenefits AdministrationBenefits administrationCandidate Engagement AutomationCandidate engagement automationEmployee Lifecycle ManagementEmployee lifecycle managementHR and Employee PortalsHR managementInterview SchedulingInterview schedulingOnboardingOnboardingTime TrackingTime and attendance management
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Applicant Tracking SystemEmployee Rewards & RecognitionEmployee Satisfaction TrackingPeer RecognitionInternal Employee CommunicationTime Off ManagementEmployee Self-Service PortalEmployee self-service portalRecruiting & StaffingEmployee managementAutomated Onboarding and Offboarding WorkflowsCustom Hiring WorkflowsCustomizable Job PostingsDigital I-9 ProcessingEmployee SurveysOn-Demand PayStaff Attendance Tracking with Selfie, Timestamp, and Geo LocationTalent Acquisition ToolsHR and PayrollHR managementBenefits Administration and ACA AutomationEmployee Record ManagementJob Site Credentials ManagementE-verifyAutomated Workforce ComplianceFlexible Employee Pay OptionsOn-demand payAI Generated Job DescriptionsJob description and posting creationTeam ManagementTeam GroupsEarned Wage AccessPay Stub Access
Accounting Integration12features
Bill And Pay Rate ManagementCompensation managementAccounting IntegrationAutomated PayrollCorporate Card ManagementSpend controlTax FilingW-2 AccessAccounts PayableManage Journal entriesAccounts ReceivableReconcile expenses
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Allocation Formulas and Rules EngineAutomated AllocationsSpend allocationBillable Expense TrackingExpense Submission with Image Recognition
Platform & Customization10features
Data ImportW-2 importDocument ManagementGroup Management and SubgroupsTeam GroupsRole-Based Access ControlEmployee self-service portalCustom API AccessPunch Detail APIAPI-First Platform with HCM and Payroll Tool IntegrationsThird-Party IntegrationBenefits provider integrationsAI Document Editor With Co-AuthoringFile sharing and collaboration
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Organizational Chart CreationApproval ManagementApprove expense reports
Scheduling & Dispatch5features
SchedulingMobile workforce managementProject ManagementTalent managementIssue Control and Dashboards for Assigned WorkScheduling APICreate and Copy Schedules
Reporting & Analytics5features
AnalyticsReportingNet Promoter Score (NPS) TrackingSurveysEEO ReportingGoal TrackingGoal setting
Compliance & Safety5features
Code Enforcement TrackingCompliance ManagementMulti-State Tax ComplianceTax compliance supportAudits And ComplianceTax compliance supportHIPAA ComplianceTax compliance supportE-VerifyI-9 employment eligibility verification
Customer Communication4features
Community ForumCommunityScreen And File SharingFile sharing and collaborationSMS MessagingChatCommunity AppAccess Community social hub
AI & Automation4features
AI Contract ReviewContract review AIAutomation RulesCustomizable workflowsAI InsightsAI Powered RecruitingAI-powered recruiting automation
Invoicing & Payments1feature
Instant PayoutsOn-demand payments
Equipment & Asset Management1feature
Asset ManagementEmployee recordkeeping
CRM & Sales1feature
Contract ManagementAI contract review
Training & Education1feature
Enterprise LMS PlatformLearning management system (LMS)
Integrations 15 across 6 categories
Accounting 4
Airbase
NetSuite
Oracle NetSuite
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks
Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct
HR & Payroll 4
Blue Marble
Greenhouse
Greenhouse
Indeed
Indeed
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter
Payment Processing 2
Clover
Clover
Square
Square
Communication 2
Gmail
Gmail
Outlook
Outlook
Productivity 2
Apple iCloud
iCloud
Clockify
Marketing 1
LinkedIn LinkedIn
Pricing
- Model
- Per User
- Starting at
- $22/mo
- Notes
- Paylocity does not publicly list pricing — custom quotes required. Estimated PEPM range is $22-$32/employee/month depending on features and company size, with a small monthly base fee (~$39). Three custom plans (HR, Finance, IT) designed so businesses only pay for what they need. Pricing scales with selected features and modules.
Related Products 1 across 1 category
Alternatives & Competitors
ADP
Evidence-backed
Good
ADP Inc. Good match
Why these are related — sources 4
- adp.com
“ADP Workforce Now is far superior to Paylocity. Paylocity is a "one size fits all platform" that could not meet our business's unique needs.”
- paylocity.com
“G2.com – ADP vs. Paylocity”
- fitsmallbusiness.com
“Paylocity and ADP both offer a wide suite of HR and payroll solutions for managing the entire employee lifecycle—from hiring to retiring.”
- techrepublic.com
“Both ADP and Paylocity serve broad human resource and payroll needs, but they target different types of businesses.”