Dayforce
An always on, AI-powered people platform
Dayforce is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform that helps organizations manage HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, benefits, and employee experiences in one connected system.
By bringing workforce data together on a single platform, Dayforce helps organizations simplify operations, improve compliance, gain real-time insights, and make more informed workforce decisions. Whether you’re replacing disconnected HR systems, modernizing payroll, or optimizing workforce processes, Dayforce provides the tools to help your people and your business perform at their best.
Get a complete picture
A single employee record across the Dayforce platform puts all details about your people in one place, from compensation to benefits and performance.
Gain valuable insights
Understanding what drives your business is critical to your success. Gain insights through reports and dashboards that span Dayforce, so you can monitor the key indicators and trends – such as turnover by age, location, etc. – that can have a major impact on your company.
Empower employees
Employees can take charge of their own work life. Dayforce’s HR software gives your employees direct access to view and manage their own data and activities. This not only empowers them, but also reduces the administrative burden on HR.
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Our complimentary Dayforce Optimization Assessment helps identify opportunities to improve configuration, processes, reporting, adoption, and overall platform value.
We also offer a more general HCM Optimization Assessment for organizations utilizing other HCM software. Learn more >
Why Organizations Choose OnActuate for Dayforce
Accelerate your HCM transformation with a partner that combines Dayforce expertise, Microsoft innovation, and long-term support.
A Partner Built for Long-Term Success
| OnActuate Advantage | What It Means for You |
| Deep Dayforce Expertise | Proven experience delivering HR, payroll, workforce management, and talent projects across complex organizations. |
| Microsoft + Dayforce Experience | Connect Dayforce to your broader technology ecosystem with ERP integration, analytics, data, and AI capabilities. |
| End-to-End Partnership | Support from strategy and implementation through optimization and managed services. |
| Modern Data Migration Approach | Accelerate data conversion while reducing risk, effort, and project delays. |
| Long-Term Value Focus | Ongoing support and optimization services help maximize your Dayforce investment after go-live. |
Dayforce highlights include
Payroll
Pay and time are unified in the Dayforce platform, so your team can access and audit data at any time. Continuous calculation automatically updates net pay when a time, benefits, or HR record is changed.
Time & Attendance /
Workforce Management
Dayforce helps you get the most out of every labor dollar spent, create schedules that match demand, and reduce wasted effort, all while relying on real-time.
Full HR
Management
A single employee record across the whole platform means you have access to the right data when and where you need it, with insights to better manage your team and business.
Benefit Management
and Selection
Benefits are easier for employees and HR teams to manage in the Dayforce platform with built-in eligibility rules, decision support tools, and a single system that updates payroll automatically.
Talent
Management
A holistic talent management system helps you build – and retain – a strong team. Align your people to the right goals and help them build the skills to propel your business into the future.
Scheduling
Schedule your people more strategically with powerful employee scheduling software that supports compliance.
Compare Dayforce vs. Workday vs. UKG
| Evaluation Area | Dayforce | Workday | UKG |
| Platform Approach | Single platform for HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, and analytics | HCM platform with broader enterprise applications and financial management capabilities | Portfolio of solutions serving different organization sizes and requirements |
| Payroll Experience | HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce data managed in one platform | Payroll available in select markets with varying regional capabilities | Payroll capabilities vary by product and market |
| Workforce Management | Scheduling, time, attendance, and labor management built into the platform | Workforce management available but often not the primary selection driver | Recognized for workforce management capabilities |
| Reporting & Analytics | Unified reporting across HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce management data | Advanced reporting and analytics capabilities | Reporting capabilities vary by solution |
| Global Organizations | Supports multinational workforce, payroll, and compliance requirements | Strong global HCM footprint for large enterprises | Global capabilities depend on product and deployment model |
| User Experience | Consistent experience across HR, payroll, and workforce management processes | Modern enterprise user experience | Experience varies between products |
| Implementation Considerations | Single platform may reduce integration complexity | Often part of larger enterprise transformation initiatives | Implementation approach varies by product |
| Best Fit | Organizations seeking a unified HR, payroll, and workforce management solution | Large enterprises, especially those evaluating HCM and financial management together | Organizations prioritizing workforce management or seeking solutions tailored to specific business sizes |
| Ideal Organization Size | Mid-market to enterprise | Enterprise and large enterprise | Small business through enterprise, depending on product selection |
Discover how our customer, The City of Columbus, utilized Dayforce to replace its legacy workforce management and payrolls systems with a unified, intelligent HCM solution.
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Keep your HR and ERP in sync
Learn more about our innovative pre-built AI agent that automates the flow of HR and finance data between Dayforce HCM and Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP.
