--- description: Review of Payworks Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Payworks | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Absence Management Software](/directory/4774/absence-management-software/software) > [Payworks](/software/321326/payworks) # Payworks Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/321326/payworks Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/321326/payworks?page=2) > Canadian-owned and operated, Payworks are experts in payroll, HR and time and absence management. We build innovative workforce management solutions that fit your business segment, whether you’re a small business, franchise or corporate organization. We invest in a one to one service model to personally get to know our customers, and our offices are located across the country to best serve clients who already trust Payworks to get it right. Our solutions are integrated, easy to learn and use, and we help you stay compliant with important legislative and employee matters so you have more time to grow your business and take care of your customers. Our policies and industry best practices regarding funds management and information security include secure management and processing of payroll funds, information security protocols and standards to safeguard personal and operational data, government remittances submitted directly to CRA, and CSAE 3416 SOC1 report on internal controls. Its payroll module helps manage all government remittances and calculate Overtime, stat pay and more. Employee onboarding tools help your people start off on the right foot. It offers Personal HR, legal and financial guidance to develop a stronger business and management team and provides an online library of carefully-curated resources and best practice information The absence management module consolidates absence requests and approvals into one system. Approved absences automatically flow to Payroll and employees can easily submit time-off requests and access Shared Calendar to see when their colleagues are away. Time Management assists with daily and weekly overtime calculations, shift premium rules and stat calculations. Transform payroll, HR and absence data into true business intelligence, Spot company trends and anomalies with pre-built graphs and charts and quickly and easily share reports to stakeholders regularly Employee Self Service provides 24/7 access from any web-enabled device to important documents like pay statements. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 142 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 142 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Payworks ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Payworks for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English, French - **Available Countries**: Canada ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Applicant Tracking - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Benefits Dashboard - Calendar Management - Candidate Profiles - Candidate Sourcing - Candidate Tracking - Clock In/Out - Compensation Management - Compliance Management - Customisable Reports - Data Security - Direct Deposit - Document Management - Employee Database ## Integrations (3 total) - Knit - QuickBooks Online - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Absence Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4774/absence-management-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Absence Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4774/absence-management-software/software) - [Direct Deposit Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3725/direct-deposit-payroll/software) - [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/497/employee-scheduling/software) - [Onboarding Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1396/employee-onboarding/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/492/benefits-administration/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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If I had to pick something, the user interface feels a bit "functional" and traditional rather than modern and flashy, but since it works perfectly and is easy to navigate, it’s a very minor trade-off. > > My experience has been excellent. Payworks takes the friction out of the "administrative" side of being an employee. I never have to worry about where my payroll information is. It’s a dependable system that stays out of the way and just works when I need it to. ----- ### "Constantly reviewing, constantly evolving\!" — 4.0/5 > **Stephanie** | *16 December 2025* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is user-friendly for both employer and employee. They are consistently improving functions and adding features. > > **Cons**: The reporting functions are cumbersome and not easy to determine how to set parameters. This usually results in a few false results before you are able to access the information you need. > > When we first started using Payworks, I didn't know very many other companies that were using it but at a recent industry meeting, I was surprised to find out how many HR departments had switched and now I feel like I have found a community. ----- ### "Its a work in process." — 3.0/5 > **Sarah** | *16 July 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the time off schedular, as well as the paygrid for manually entering Payroll. I also appreciate the self serve portal for the employees to use. > > **Cons**: I found that my initial set up was lacking support. I was assigned a specialist, but i do not feel the communication i received or the set up was done as i would have liked. I now look back at all the data i had originally sent in, but in the end i still had so much manual additions, wwhich i honestly did not know how to do it properly. > > The first year was pretty awful. The 2nd year i was assigned a new account manager, and she has helped me a lot. We found all the issues we had in the 1st year and have been making the corrections together. ----- ### "Timesaver\!" — 5.0/5 > **Bonnie** | *16 December 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to use and everything is all in one place. I open one website and can find everything\! I can process payroll offsite so the web base is perfect. > > **Cons**: There are a couple of enhancements I would like and the improvments included them\! Sometimes it is a bit difficult to find the topic I need but I email my rep and they are super responsive to help. > > I used to used paymate and I really found it tedious and left open for human error. I really like that Payworks is so much easier to use. ----- ### "Fantastic Customer Service" — 5.0/5 > **Donnelle** | *16 December 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer service is the best I've ever encountered in a payroll provider. Email and/or phone inquiries are always responded to promptly. > > **Cons**: It would be better if YTD adjustments to accruals were immediate rather than waiting for the processing of a paycycle We use front loaded accruals due to the nature of our business and there can be many adjustments at the start of each fiscal year. > > Really pleased with the platform. 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