HR & Payroll
Paycor
Human capital management for SMB-to-mid-market people leaders.
3.9· 1,363 reviews· via G2Founded 1990 · Cincinnati, OH
What is Paycor?
Paycor is a human capital management platform for small and mid-sized businesses, combining payroll, HR, benefits administration, time tracking, and talent management in one cloud system. It targets HR and finance leaders who want to consolidate people operations and reporting.
Best known for: Payroll and HCM for small and mid-sized businesses
Key features
- Full-service payroll and tax filing
- Benefits administration and enrollment
- Time and attendance tracking
- Recruiting and onboarding
- Talent development and performance
- HR analytics and reporting
Who Paycor is best for
- Growing companies that want full HCM beyond basic payroll
- HR leaders who need recruiting, talent, and analytics in one suite
- Mid-market teams standardizing on a single people platform
Ideal team: US SMB-to-mid-market companies of roughly 50–1,000 who want an integrated HCM suite with talent and analytics.
Paycor pricing
Basic
Custom
- Payroll & tax filing
- Employee self-service
- Onboarding
Popular
Complete
Custom
- Full HCM suite
- Talent management
- Advanced analytics
Costs to watch before you commit
- Pricing was pulled after the Paychex acquisition — every plan is a custom quote.
- Crossing ~50 employees typically shifts you to higher per-employee PEPM.
- Modules like recruiting, LMS, and analytics are priced separately.
- Intro promotions expire into a higher standard rate; setup fees apply.
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