ADP GlobalView Payroll vs Workday comparison

The compared ADP and Workday solutions aren't in the same category. ADP is ranked #3 in GP , and holds a 6.5% mindshare in the category. Workday is ranked #1 in CHCM , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 9.2% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of ADP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Workday users who would recommend it.

ADP GlobalView Payroll

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66% willing to recommend

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92% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

ADP GlobalView Payroll

Average Rating

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Global Payroll (3rd)

Workday

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Benefits Administration (1st), Talent Management (1st), Cloud HCM (1st), Talent Acquisition (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Human Capital Management solutions, they serve different purposes. ADP GlobalView Payroll is designed for Global Payroll and holds a mindshare of 6.5%, down 9.8% compared to last year.
Workday, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud HCM, holds 9.2% mindshare, down 18.5% since last year.

Global Payroll Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ADP GlobalView Payroll	6.5%
Deel	7.6%
SAP SuccessFactors	4.9%
Other	81.0%

Global Payroll

Cloud HCM Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Workday	9.2%
SAP SuccessFactors	9.0%
UKG	5.0%
Other	76.8%

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Featured Reviews

Prashant Shetty

Associate Director at Raytheon Technologies

A tool to help manage global payroll that needs to improve the area of customization after its implementation

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a six out of ten. With ADP GlobalView Payroll, if I have to scale up the operations, one of the practical challenges I would like to highlight here is that in the post-implementation phase, if there are any new system enhancements or customization requests, it takes a lot of time to work with ADP to implement such changes. In the present time, every business has to operate in an agile manner, but I think that when it comes to the area revolving around change and control, there is a cost involved in ADP, and it comes as part of ADP's global contract. Most of the time, users may find that the prices quoted are not reasonable to justify the efforts involved from ADP's end. Most of the companies that fall under the category of Fortune 100 use ADP GlobalView Payroll, especially in the APAC region and Europe. The good thing with ADP GlobalView Payroll is that its system can be integrated with any HR system, like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors, since the integration is very seamless because many companies use global HR systems.

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Eslam Abo Elnaga

Senior people and systems analyst at B_labs & Mylo

Has improved HR process efficiency through intuitive workflows and responsive support

There is something that could be improved in Workday, specifically in the time tracking module. While I am not working on Workday now, I was a regional HRIS working for Egypt, Malta, India, and China. I mention these countries to relate to high population countries and companies. In our company, we use assigned work schedules for our teams. Because we work with the time tracking module, we need to assign shifts. In the manufacturing industry, we might need to change shifts every day or week. Manufacturing teams are huge, approximately 50 to 200 people in one team. If this team has one leader, the leader needs to assign a work schedule for each person individually. While there is mass upload functionality where we can load shifts for all people or specific groups, we need to select multiple people and assign them to a schedule from the interface itself. I have requested this functionality many times. When extracting business processes awaiting actions report, I can select different processes in one box, hit okay, and the report comes up. However, the same functionality does not work for work schedule assigning. If implemented, it would help many people in companies with high populations and big teams.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"If someone wants a good payroll system with a good presence in the APAC region and Europe, then without a doubt, ADP GlobalView Payroll falls at the top of the list of best tools."

"Good solution if you want simple, static systems."

"ADP is a good solution if you want simple, static systems."

"We use Workday for HR services and found the software to be very user-friendly compared to the previous software."

"I would recommend the solution to others, owing to its stability."

"It helps the users to enroll for the benefits automatically and update their life events without the involvement of HR individuals or back-office staff. It enables a person to take action on their own. It reduces the administrative burden on HR and puts the ownership on the person that is going through the life event, whether it is having a child, taking a leave of absence, or something else. There are easy ways to integrate Workday with your common benefits. At least in the USA, it can be integrated with common benefits providers such as Fidelity, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, etc. It has got a connector that is able to connect with the vendor or the third party to which you are trying to send the eligibility file. It basically allows us to automate or set up the tool, and the integration with the provider is a lot quicker than competing tools. When it comes to reporting on just eligibility and SLSA, it is a lot more user-intuitive. Depending on the purpose of what you are doing, you can grant security rights or roles, for example, you can control whether someone is a benefits administrator doing an independent audit. Workday makes it very easy to do that. It significantly simplifies the reporting process."

"The platform itself is very robust and I generally like the reporting and analytics capability."

"It is easy to use and straightforward."

"The reporting feature is quite easy for a layman to use, and the look and feel of the application is good. Its security is robust. You will never find a use case that cannot be covered."

"The solution is easy to use and provides great flexibility and security."

"Around 30 to 40% time savings have been achieved in HR-related tasks such as onboarding, approval, and report generation."

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Cons

"The portal where employees log in to check their weekly tax statements is called ADP ESS, an area where improvements are needed."

"Projects tend to take longer because ADP wants to manage everything."

"With big companies, it takes a long time to run when it comes to the reporting part."

"Projects tend to take longer because ADP wants to manage everything."

"Workday can be improved in terms of reporting and customization. Sometimes it is difficult to create custom reports and requires extra effort or support."

"In the manufacturing industry, we might need to change shifts every day or week. Manufacturing teams are huge, approximately 50 to 200 people in one team. If this team has one leader, the leader needs to assign a work schedule for each person individually."

"Workday has several helpful features. It has categorized payroll processes into sections, such as CTC separation and pay slips. It also provides detailed information on promotions and salary hikes, showing changes from the previous year to the current year. This includes a clear view of the new CTC and the monthly paycheck breakdown."

"I'm not sure they have added this feature yet, but there should be a cellphone version, so we do not need to do it on a laptop. I'd like to log in on a cellphone and have the same features. I'm not sure if that is already available or if it's on the roadmap, but that would be a great feature."

"The dashboard is fine, but the dashboarding and other aspects could be improved."

"They don't offer any backend database access. This is one limitation that I found in this product."

"For time management, it does not have a calendar generator. For example, if you want to have a shift calendar for an entire year, you need to push the entire year's calendar into the system instead of being able to generate it using a time management pattern."

"Reporting system should be improved. It is quite static based on historical data."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe that ADP GlobalView Payroll is an expensive solution."

"If users consider the license of the solution, then it is an expensive tool."

"Its price is pretty high. It is more expensive than what is offered by other competitors in the market."

"Workday is moderately priced - I'd rate its pricing three out of five."

"By and large, Workday is expensive. It is based on the headcount. I'd probably rate it a three or four out of five in terms of pricing. It'd be like buying a Mercedes or a high-end car. It's expensive, but there's a specific value that you're getting with additional features and things of that nature. Using that metaphor, Workday probably tends to be more of a luxury. There are others like ADP that can do your payroll, your time off, and other things, but they don't do it as well."

"I need to pay for a license. It is expensive."

"I rate the product’s pricing a ten out of ten."

"With a bigger budget, I would recommend SAP."

"It is on a yearly basis."

"The solution is flexible in terms of pricing."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

University

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Overview

ADP GlobalView Payroll is a cutting-edge payroll management tool designed for enterprises to streamline payroll processes with efficiency and precision. It caters to businesses operating on an international scale, ensuring compliance and seamless integration.

ADP GlobalView Payroll provides a robust platform for managing global payroll functions. It is equipped to handle complex payroll needs for multinational companies ensuring accurate payroll processing across regions. The system is designed to adapt to the diverse regulatory and compliance requirements of each locality, reducing manual efforts and errors. Its reporting capabilities and real-time analytics empower organizations with vital insights into the workforce data, enhancing strategic decision-making.

What are the key features of ADP GlobalView Payroll?

Comprehensive Compliance Management: Supports adherence to local laws and regulations.
Scalable Cloud Integration: Easily integrates with cloud systems for flexible payroll management.
Advanced Reporting Tools: Offers detailed reports and analytics for data-driven insights.
Real-time Updates: Ensures immediate access to payroll changes and updates.
Global Support: Provides resources for multinational payroll management.

What benefits and ROI should users expect with ADP GlobalView Payroll?

Increased Accuracy: Minimizes errors in payroll processing.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for extensive manual processing, saving labor costs.
Enhanced Compliance: Keeps the payroll process up-to-date with local regulations.
Scalability: Accommodates growth and expansion into new regions seamlessly.
Improved Decision-making: Delivers critical data for strategic business planning.

ADP GlobalView Payroll is extensively implemented across various industries such as finance, retail, and manufacturing, proving its adaptability and robust performance. Financial services rely on its accuracy and compliance features, while retail benefits from its scalability and reporting functionalities to manage seasonal workforce fluctuations effectively.

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Workday provides a cloud-based platform offering robust human capital management features, emphasizing security, user-friendliness, and operational efficiency through workflow automation.

Workday is utilized by organizations for human capital management, supporting everything from employee recruitment to retirement, payroll processing, and performance tracking. It centralizes HR operations to increase efficiency and manage employee data effectively. Its business process framework allows for drag-and-drop functionality, which along with real-time reporting, enriches the user experience. Workday's modules cover talent, compensation, benefits, and learning, enhancing the workforce management approach. Though integration with external systems can be complex, its usability and flexible configuration support adaptability. Users seek enhancements in customization, reporting, interface usability, and speed, particularly in financial, timekeeping, and payroll modules. Expanding automation, API connectors, language support, and introducing country and industry-specific modules would significantly boost its capabilities. Pricing remains a concern among users.

What are Workday's most important features?

Security: Ensures data protection with robust measures.
User-Friendliness: Intuitive design for ease of use.
Centralized Data Management: Consolidates employee information in one platform.
Real-Time Reporting: Delivers up-to-the-minute insights for decision-making.
Workflow Automation: Streamlines processes to reduce manual tasks.

What benefits should be evaluated when considering Workday?

Operational Efficiency: Automation streamlines HR processes and reduces redundancies.
Enhanced Usability: Integrated modules improve user interaction and efficiency.
Scalability: Adaptable configurations meet diverse business requirements.
Integration Capabilities: Connections with other systems bolster functionality.

Workday is implemented in a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology, offering specialized HR management solutions tailored to each sector's unique requirements. These implementations improve workforce management and align HR strategies with organizational goals, showcasing its adaptability across different business landscapes.

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