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# Workday HCM

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> Human capital management system that helps businesses manage hiring, staffing, workforce, budgeting, performances, and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 1743 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Workday HCM?

Workday HCM is used by HR departments, talent acquisition teams, payroll managers, workforce planners, and global organizations.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 1743 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Workday
- **Location**: Pleasanton, US
- **Founded**: 2005

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- ACA Reporting
- Activity Tracking
- Applicant Tracking
- Approval Process Control
- Attendance Tracking
- Automated Scheduling
- Benefits Dashboard
- Benefits Management
- Candidate Management
- Career Development
- Compensation Management
- Compensation Statements
- Compliance Management
- Dashboard
- Direct Deposit
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Employee Portal
- Employee Profiles
- Employee Self Service
- Expense Tracking
- Feedback Management
- Goal Setting/Tracking
- Incident Reporting
- Interview Management
- Job Posting
- Learning Management
- Market Data Analysis
- Online Benefits Enrollment
- Payroll Reporting
- Performance Management
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Review Management
- Progress Tracking
- Receipt Management
- Resource Management
- Resume Storage
- Role-Based Permissions
- Self Service Portal
- Skills Assessment
- Talent Management
- Task Management
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Forms
- Time Off Management
- Time Tracking
- Timesheet Management
- Trend Analysis
- W-2 Preparation

... and 45 more features

## Integrations (18 total)

- Benevity
- Boomi
- Censia
- Checkr
- Docusign
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Teams
- MuleSoft CloudHub
- Okta
- Ping Identity
- Salesforce Platform
- Slack
- SnapLogic
- Strada

... and 3 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Onboarding Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30819/onboarding/software)

## Related Categories

- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/5/human-resource/software)
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- [Recruitment Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30602/recruiting/software)
- [Multi-Country Payroll](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/34435/multicountry-payroll/software)

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## Reviews

### "A good HR platform" — 5.0/5

> **Martin** | *2 March 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: I like having everything in one place, from payroll and benefits to performance reviews. It's convenient to be able to write reviews about your co-workers on the platform as well.
> 
> **Cons**: The user interface can feel a bit rigid and 'corporate.' Sometimes, simple tasks like finding a specific tax document require clicking through too many sub-menus

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### "Workday HCM efficiency." — 5.0/5

> **Steven** | *13 November 2024* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like how workday HCM connects the workforce.
> 
> **Cons**: Sometimes workday HCM can be a little slow.
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> Workday HCM has really helped my company cuts costs by reducing time taken to do jobs.

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### "Workday is the best tool for HR" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *2 May 2024* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: 1. Unified - combines HR, payroll, talent management, and workforce planning in one system, providing a seamless and integrated experience for users.&#10;2. User-Friendly Interface- making it simple for employees and HR professionals to access and manage their information.&#10;3. Mobile Accessibility.&#10;4.Continuous Innovation hearing the needs of HR professionals and organizations.
> 
> **Cons**: Sometime gave me problems with integration challenges, I believe that Integrating Workday with other systems and processes can be time-consuming and may require additional resources to ensure seamless connectivity.
> 
> Very recommendable\! Mainly for managers and HR have been a great tool

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### "your workday\! will be a great day" — 4.0/5

> **Gopal** | *6 January 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Vendor management and candidate management help to manage the data for business leaders, as well as with self-work productivity.
> 
> Overall, the features are good as compared to SAP SF, and Oracle Teleo.  if someone is looking for bulk hiring and managing the data, and a single platform workday would be great.

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### "Great tool to manage my team and my own career" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *7 March 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I appreciate how Workday HCM integrates multiple HR functions into one platform. The learning and training integrations are particularly valuable because they connect learning management tools with employee profiles. This makes it easier to track certifications, training progress, and professional development in a centralized place.&#10;&#10;I also like the simple and intuitive user interface. Navigating the system is straightforward, which improves the experience for both employees and administrators. The absence calendar is especially useful because it provides a clear visual overview of time off, helping employees request leave and allowing managers to quickly see team availability.&#10;&#10;Overall, Workday HCM offers an integrated and user-friendly environment that helps simplify HR processes and support effective workforce management.
> 
> **Cons**: One aspect I liked the least about Workday HCM is that report generation can sometimes be slow, especially when working with larger datasets or more complex reports. This can affect efficiency when quick access to information is needed for decision-making or operational tasks.&#10;&#10;In addition, it is not always easy to find the right report within the system. With the large number of available reports and options, navigating to the specific one you need can take some time. Improving report discoverability and performance would make the reporting experience smoother and more efficient.
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> Overall, my experience with Workday HCM has been positive so far. As a manager, I use several of the platform’s features on a regular basis, including reviewing employee information, managing absences, and accessing training-related tools. The system generally makes it easy to perform these tasks in one centralized place, which helps streamline day-to-day management activities.&#10;&#10;The interface is clear and most functions are intuitive, allowing me to quickly find the information I need and complete routine HR processes efficiently. While there are some areas that could be improved, such as report speed and navigation, the overall experience has been good and the platform provides useful tools that support effective team management.

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