Dayforce Powerpay
Core HR software
Time tracking software
Payroll software
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What is Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay is a cloud-based payroll and HR application designed primarily for small businesses in Canada. It supports payroll processing alongside core HR records, employee self-service, and basic time and attendance capabilities. The product is positioned as a streamlined option within the broader Dayforce portfolio, with workflows oriented around Canadian payroll compliance and common small-business pay scenarios.
Canadian payroll compliance focus
The product is built for Canadian payroll requirements, including common statutory calculations and reporting workflows. This reduces the need for extensive localization work compared with more globally oriented suites. It is a practical fit for organizations that primarily employ staff in Canada and want a payroll-first system.
Integrated HR and payroll records
Powerpay combines employee profiles with payroll processing so changes (e.g., personal details, compensation, deductions) can flow into payroll without duplicate entry. This helps reduce reconciliation effort compared with using separate HR and payroll tools. Employee self-service supports routine updates and access to pay information.
Small business oriented setup
The feature set and workflows are designed for smaller teams that need core payroll and HR without the breadth of enterprise HCM suites. Implementation scope is typically narrower than platforms built for complex global organizations. This can shorten time-to-adoption for straightforward pay groups and policies.
Limited enterprise HCM depth
Powerpay is not designed to cover the full range of advanced HCM capabilities found in larger suites (e.g., complex talent management, extensive analytics, or highly configurable org modeling). Organizations with multi-entity complexity or specialized HR processes may outgrow it. In those cases, migration to a broader platform may be required.
Canada-centric coverage
The product’s payroll strengths are concentrated on Canadian requirements. Companies with significant headcount outside Canada may need additional systems or services for non-Canadian payroll. This can increase integration and operational overhead for multinational operations.
Time tracking may be basic
Time and attendance capabilities are generally suited to simpler scheduling and time capture needs rather than highly complex workforce management. Organizations with advanced shift rules, unionized environments, or detailed labor allocation may require a more specialized time solution. That can reduce the benefits of having a single system for time-to-pay.
Plan & Pricing
Powerpay (Dayforce) — Small-business (All-in pricing) Pricing model: Flat monthly + per-employee (all-in payroll plan for micro-businesses) Price: $25 per month + $5 per employee (official announcement for Powerpay’s micro-business plan). Key features & notes: No hidden fees for ROEs, year-end slips, or common add-ons per the announcement; targeted at micro-businesses (small teams). Source: Powerpay official site blog announcing the all-in plan.
Dayforce (Enterprise / Dayforce Suite) — Module-based PEPM pricing (SLP Price List) Pricing model: Per-employee-per-month (PEPM) subscription for modules; additional one-time/recurring fees for environments, clocks, services. Free tier/trial: Not shown in SLP; enterprise pricing typically requires contact with sales. Example costs (SLP Price from Dayforce SLP Price List PDF):
- Dayforce Core (Core HR) — $4.71 per employee/month (SLP Price).
- Dayforce Pay (Payroll subscription) — $5.65 per employee/month (SLP Price).
- Dayforce Time (Time & Attendance) — $3.46 per employee/month (SLP Price).
- Dayforce Document Management — $1.37 per employee/month (SLP Price).
- Additional items: Sandbox/test environment monthly fees (varies by employee count), physical clock purchase/subscription fees, professional services hourly/SLA rates — see SLP Price List for full details. Key features & notes: SLP Price List provides MSRP and SLP Price; many enterprise fees and professional services are listed. For custom quotes and implementations, Dayforce directs prospective customers to contact sales/request a demo.
(These entries are drawn only from official vendor pages: powerpay.ca (Powerpay by Dayforce) and the Dayforce SLP Price List PDF available on dayforce.com.)
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