BuyerZone users' HR software requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their HR software purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of HR software systems other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: HR software purchasing requirements

"Need a tracking system for dates of hire, transfer dates, performance ratings, worksite locations, position numbers, budget information."
-- Administrative Assistant, Education, Tuba City, AZ

"Our HRIS system must be able to support Chinese character, as we have a facility in China that will be using it."
-- Human Resources, Manufacturing, East Syracuse, NY

"* Customizable so we don't have to deal with several screens we don't use. * Upload payroll info from ADP* Good report capability* Ability to run benefit statements (ideal but not a must)* Realistic price"
-- Human Resources, Other Business Services, Boston, MA

"The HRIS System is part of the financial system package and I would like to seperate the two systems."
-- Buyer, Other Business Services, Canton, MI

"We have implement HR system within a month, We need a complete payroll, attendance, time card updates."
-- Accounting/Finance, Other Business Services, Dindigul, IA

"I am exploring options, I think my company is ready for this however it has not been discussed with decision makers. I am still in the process of uncovering ineffective processes and bringing them to light for justification of cost of the investment."
-- Human Resources, Transportation/Logistics, Port Clinton, PA

"Want more automation, enter information once and cascade through the system in several places including sending info to Benefits providers. Want more reporting and ability to save reports. We want a full service system so we do not need to pull a file each time we need a SSN. Must be compatible with Paychex and Taleo (ATS). Employee Service Center very important and must be user friendly (no training courses)."
-- Administrative Assistant, Other Business Services, Beaverton, OR

"One of the features I would like to have is an alert system to give reminders of employee anniversary dates, document expiration dates, etc."
-- Administrative Assistant, Transportation/Logistics, Union City, GA

"We are tracking employees in an online University as well as in a charter school.Includes faculty, administrators and staff."
-- Human Resources, Education, Tampa, FL

"Our Accounting Dept. would also need to utilize the software."
-- Administrative Assistant, Manufacturing, Beverly, MA

"Ability to track sick leave, vacation, PTO with different accrual rates. Ability to accrue sick leave monthly by a percentage multiplied by an average of the previous 12 weeks of actual hours worked."
-- Office Manager, Manufacturing, Russia, OH

"Initially I am looking to improve our Performance Review Process, but would like to grow an HRIS system to encompass our administrative processes."
-- Human Resources, Construction/General Contracting, Saint Paul, MN

"We are starting the department from scratch. We are a newly formed company and need optimum results at a fast pace."
-- Human Resources, Education, Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Need to be able to create customized data fields that can also be utilized to run reports. Need to be able to customize reports. HRIS system need to be able to link with our current payroll system."
-- Human Resources, Health Care, Worcester, MA

"Al in one system, everything tied together, able to compile reports on various entered data."
-- Human Resources, Health Care, Spring, TX

"Currently using NovaTime and CheckMark. Would like something for payroll and emp. management combined or something that will work with what we have. We also use DBA software. We can switch from the NovaTime or CheckMark, but must retain our DBA."
-- Human Resources, Manufacturing, Erick, OK

"We want to look at a more WEB based solution."
-- Consultant, Non-Profit, Albuquerque, NM

"Request to know:Annual License FeeImplementation/Training FeeAvailable DiscountsAvailiability of Technical SupportData to be owned by client/vendor."
-- Human Resources, Education, Pinehurst, NC

"I need to organize HR Information electronically for quick access and organizational purposes specifically to include basic information (demographics), salary history, education, benefit information. This would be used for HR only, no payroll needs, as we would be doing payroll in house."
-- Human Resources, Non-Profit, Grand Rapids, MN

"This plant is the first US plant for a company from Poland. It is located in Danville, VA. We onlyhave 12 employees now but it is estimated we will have 800 + in the first 5-6 years. Eventually we will have an ERP operating system with HR integrated but that will be 2-3 years down the road. I need something small, practical, user friendly and inexpensive to get us started. Thanks."
-- Human Resources, Manufacturing, Danville, VA

"We use Deltek GCS Premier for our financial systems and also we do payroll in house using Deltek. We would like to purchase a product which will do payroll and perform as an HRIS system."
-- Human Resources, Information Services, Arlington, VA

"Time sheets management, hours calculation management and entry, visa status and management, work suthorization status and management."
-- Human Resources, Computers - Software, Valencia, CA

"1. data security options2. upgrades and configurable options for on-going evaluation to fit the organizations long-term needs."
-- MIS/IT, Manufacturing, Plymouth, MI

"Online job matching for compensation benchmark by pulling varous survey information to comparing with our internal data. Also use the online performance review process to replace current paperwork and connect our two performace rating of the year to merit increase or future team and individual career development."
-- Human Resources, Manufacturing, Hanover, NH

"We actually use SAP for other areas of the facility; but the HR portion was not purchased."
-- Human Resources, Biotech/Pharmaceuticals, Raleigh, NC

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