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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated November 9th, 2026 # Reviews of Workday HCM Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews FG Fernando G Talent AcquisitionArchitecture & Planning, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Workday HCM provides RRS Group with a centralized platform to manage employee information, onboarding, organizational structures, and employee records efficiently.“ September 3, 2026 Melissa R Customer service supportFood & Beverages, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The user interface can feel clunky and unintuitive for daily users, especially when trying to navigate complex payroll tasks or historical data.“ June 25, 2026 Samuel P Operations Content LeadMedia Production, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “A great solution for our HR team, makes parsing talent options a breeze and allows us to categorize talent based on our deisred criteria (which is really handy)“ August 18, 2026 HT Hailie T RNHospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “If there is not a stable internet connection, the app can be glitchy at times. When necessary, changes need to be made by an associate such as address or phone number, they have to go through administration which can delay this change from processing immediately.“ April 15, 2026 Marquita V sales managerComputer Networking, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The way that it consolidates team schedules, performance reviews, and compensation updates in one view is a true blessing for employees and HR staff.“ July 25, 2026 Stephanie M Human Resources SpecialistArchitecture & Planning, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Some processes can be difficult to customize without additional configuration and the overall cost may be difficult to justify if an organization does not use all of its available features.“ September 12, 2026 Swaminathan S ERC Sr AssociateHuman Resources, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “As an ERC Sr. Associate at Amazon, I used the platform regularly to support employees with HR inquiries, payroll concerns, scheduling, and workforce management processes.“ May 23, 2026 Swaminathan S ERC Sr AssociateHuman Resources, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “At times, the system could feel slow during peak usage hours, and certain workflows required multiple steps for simple tasks.“ May 23, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1778 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use NELLY S. Level 2 IT Support ### "Dynamic and useful program for many areas of the company" November 5, 2026 5.0 Communication problems between HR and employees Pros Dynamic and useful program in many areas of the company Cons The connections between companies regarding personnel selection Review Source Kattya B. senior personal loan specialist Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "2 thumbs up " November 4, 2026 5.0 Pros workday has been easy to use and easy to clock in and out with the new way of us having to clock in I believe it is easier for our managers to check reports and monitor any issues or clock in times. Cons workday has nothing to complain about. havent had any issues sicne working with workday for a few years. Review Source Planning and Performance Advisor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Easy to use, with helpful reporting and payroll information" November 2, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Workday HCM has been positive. I appreciate its ease of use and reporting capabilities, especially when accessing payroll information. Despite some issues, I consider it a great software solution. Pros What I like most about Workday HCM is its ease of use, reporting features, and convenient access to payroll data. Cons I have encountered some issues while using Workday HCM. These are the main areas I would like to see improved, although my overall experience has been positive. Review Source CEO Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Comprehensive HR Platform, but Cost May Be a Barrier for Small Businesses" October 30, 2026 3.0 From a small-business owner’s perspective, Workday offers a comprehensive approach to managing employees and HR processes. However, I would have to weigh the benefits against the cost of implementation and the ongoing financial commitment. I can see the value for larger organizations, but smaller businesses may find more affordable solutions that meet their needs without the additional complexity. Pros One thing I appreciate about Workday HCM is the range of features available in one system. Having employee records, payroll, benefits, time tracking, and performance management together can help businesses stay organized and reduce the need for multiple platforms. I especially see the value for growing companies that need a more structured approach to managing employees. Cons My biggest concern is the cost and complexity for smaller businesses. While Workday offers a wide range of HR and employee management features, the potential expenses associated with implementation, training, and ongoing subscriptions can make it difficult for smaller companies to justify. Businesses with limited staff may not need such an extensive system. Review Source Operations manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Reliable platform. " October 13, 2026 5.0 Very happy with the platform, it performs very reliably with zero downtime and the automation is good. Pros Intuitive to use and automated regular tasks like performance reviews while making it easy to see previous entries. Cons Sometimes the menus can be a little opaque so it takes some time to get used to where to find certain aspects. Review Source Allison L. Department Management Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Most Convenient Way to Keep Employee Information Organized" October 12, 2026 5.0 Overall, I was always grateful to have all of my work documentation in one place. I prefer something simple and easy to use. Workday is just that. Pros I enjoy having my employee information all in one place. It's much easier to access than going to a bunch of different people and places to get any documentation I may need. Cons I will say that it took me a little bit to fully understand how Workday operated. I did get a couple of things mixed up, but I was able to fix them. I believe the more you use it, the easier it is. Review Source Madeline B. Sales associate Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Good appFor me" October 9, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with work day HCM has been pretty good it helps me keep my job applications and on my work information on one area. Pros What I like most about work day HCM is that it keeps me up to date on all my work information and keeps me organized. Cons There was nothing I really disliked about work day it has a purpose and it does what it's intended to do. Review Source Managed Services Engineer - NOC Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "I would Strongly Recommend Workday HCM" September 22, 2026 4.0 Overall, I would recommend Workday as it is a simple and effective experience that can make managing your work profile straight forward and doable. Pros It is great for employee management allowing you to keep track of your employee profile such as your certifications, compensation, learning achievements and many more. It has relatively no bugs and issues making it easy to use. It also allows you to manage communications with your payroll. Cons The main issue is that it can sometimes be tricky to navigate and find the exact section you want to visit. Scheduling PTO can also be tricky including reading your available leave days. Review Source Adjuster Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "A Comprehensive HR Platform With Room for Improved Navigation" September 18, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Workday HCM has been positive. It offers a solid range of HR and employee management tools and is especially useful for keeping important information organized in one system. There is some room for improvement in navigation and ease of use, but once you become familiar with the platform, completing most day-to-day tasks is fairly straightforward. Pros Workday HCM provides a centralized platform for managing employee information, payroll, benefits, time tracking, and other HR functions. I like that most information is accessible in one place, and the self-service features make it easy to update personal information, review pay details, and complete routine tasks. Cons The interface can sometimes feel less intuitive than expected, especially when navigating through multiple menus or trying to locate a specific function. Some processes require more clicks than necessary, and clearer navigation and faster load times would improve the overall user experience. Review Source Human Resources Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Workday HCM - Benefits and Overall Value" September 14, 2026 5.0 Pros Workday HCM offer us a strong reporting and analytics capabilities made it easy to access real time workforce insights and support informed decision making. Cons Some processes can be difficult to customize without additional configuration and the overall cost may be difficult to justify if an organization does not use all of its available features. Review Source Intake Specialist / Lead Generator / Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years 5.0 November 10, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Workday HCM provides a cohesive ecosystem for talent acquisition, which greatly reduces time-to-fill and administrative overhead. However, the process of refining search parameters can be complex, potentially hindering rapid sourcing efforts. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons Logistics Coordinator Used the software for: Less than 1 year 5.0 November 9, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Workday HCM offers significant time savings by consolidating HR functions into a single platform, allowing easy access to pay stubs and personal updates. On the downside, the user interface can be unintuitive, leading to slower navigation. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons Associate Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "your workday! will be a great day" January 7, 2026 4.0 Overall, the features are good as compared to SAP SF, and Oracle Teleo. if someone is looking for bulk hiring and managing the data, and a single platform workday would be great. Pros Vendor management and candidate management help to manage the data for business leaders, as well as with self-work productivity. Switched from [SAP SuccessFactors HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/144575/SuccessFactors-Perform-and-Reward/) For real real-time tracking system and vendor management Review Source Manager Global Onboarding Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Workday HCM Makes Everything Better and Continues to be a Game Changer" February 5, 2026 5.0 Workday has really grown on me and continues to evolve and get better. I do not see any other platforms out there (Oracle HCM, SuccessFactors, etc) that perform like Workday does or are investing and taking the strides that Workday is currently taking. I see Workday as "best in class". Is it perfect - no, but my experience continues to get better with each release. Pros Having previous experience at companies that utilized multiple systems integrated together where we had to manage multiple integration error logs and such I really love that Workday HCM is a truly "core" product that brings all the modules HR, Onboarding, Payroll, Benefits, etc. together into a single system. Also, like that there is a reporting component built into the product so that as we configure new features we can also report on them. Also, it is beneficial in that it is translated/translatable so it can be used globally and also has a mobile interface so users can utilize it via a mobile device. Cons During the early stages of Workday I was not sure I was going to like it as coming from multiple platforms that was familiar with to a way more robust single platform was a learning curve and initially thought that Workday was very vanilla in that certain basic things did not seem configurable, but over the past few years Workday has become 2nd nature as have become more familiar with the product and the Workday Product team has continued to listed to customers on Workday Community and enhance the product to make it better. Switched from [Oracle PeopleSoft](https://www.capterra.com/p/155958/Oracle-PeopleSoft/)[Oracle Taleo Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/132229/Oracle-Taleo-Cloud-Service/) Allowed us to move multiple systems into a unified, cloud based platform that centralizes everything and gave us the "best bang for our buck". Review Source Jenna B. Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Simple to use as long as paying close attention" February 19, 2026 3.0 Haven't had many issues, only sometimes it doesn't like to work with learnings in aspects of loading modules or confirming completion. Pros ease of use, simple to navigate most of the time. Timekeeping is very simple to use on it, though wish I could view schedules and corrections as a whole. Cons testing, the learning side likes to glitch out. as well as trying to put in schedules, a bit difficult to navigate putting in Teams scheduling. It's not easy to upload 1 whole schedule, so have to resort to adding one at a time. Switched from [UKG Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/) The company changed for better integration for the client. Review Source sales manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Workday HCM: A Powerful, All-in-One Foundation Built for Global Scale" July 27, 2026 5.0 Workday is a highly powerful, enterprise-grade software that excels at scaling data but often sacrifices daily user experience and budget flexibility. It acts as an incredibly reliable "operating system" for giant corporations, yet its massive scope makes it a heavy, expensive lift to deploy and maintain. Pros I love that Workday houses employee data, organizational structures, cost centers, and payroll in one ecosystem. The way that it consolidates team schedules, performance reviews, and compensation updates in one view is a true blessing for employees and HR staff. Cons Cumbersome Request Forms can be a bit difficult to complete. Everyday actions, such as submitting time-off requests or filling requisition forms, are often criticized as tedious Review Source IT Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "One Place for all your Enterprise needs" February 5, 2026 5.0 Pros Unified HR data for global workforce management AI-driven talent and skills management tools Integrated payroll with real-time analytics Configurable workflows and business processes Powerful reporting and predictive analytics Employee self-service and mobile accessibility Cons Complex navigation and frequent updates can slow user adoption as they don't have all the resources to catchup with the updates and latest technologies. Switched from [Oracle PeopleSoft](https://www.capterra.com/p/155958/Oracle-PeopleSoft/) On-premise to cloud; to avoid dependency on the infrastructure teams like network, dbas etc. Alternatives considered [Oracle PeopleSoft](https://www.capterra.com/p/155958/Oracle-PeopleSoft/)[SAP SuccessFactors HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/144575/SuccessFactors-Perform-and-Reward/) Reasons for choosing Workday HCM Easy of use compare to other products; as the cost is same for almost all the cloud based products. Review Source Omotola A. Associate Professor Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Worth The Hype" January 19, 2026 4.0 Overall, it is a good tool for managing a lot of workers/employees and it make it easy to standardize expectation across multiple departments Pros Centralization of documents and work processes that makes it easy to have documentation in one place and not scattered all over. Cons It wonky when you first get started without clear instructions on how to navigate the workflow. Things are not well grouped in folders or spaces to ensure differentiation. Switched from [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/194047/Gusto/) I work for a state University and Workday won the bid. Review Source Sr Manager, People Analytics Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Workday HCM" December 15, 2025 4.0 Pros Easy to use and intuitive. All that we need from HR process and software are there! There were issues but resolved eventually Cons Sometimes other softwares give better user experience.setting up in the backend is a bit difficult but smooth after Switched from [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) Growing company and need to integrate all processes Review Source Admin Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great Software " August 19, 2026 5.0 Pros What I like about this software is that it allows me to see how much money I’ve made each day. It allows me to spend wisely. Cons My experience with this software has been very useful and hasn’t had any problems or issues whatsoever. Review Source Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Powerful All-in-One HR Platform with a Learning Curve" April 21, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Workday HCM has been positive. The platform offers a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for managing HR processes, which makes it convenient to handle everything from employee data to performance tracking in a single place. Its modern interface and self-service features help streamline everyday tasks and improve efficiency for both employees and managers. While there is a bit of a learning curve and some features can feel complex at times, the system’s reliability, real-time data access, and continuous updates make it a strong and effective tool for human capital management. Pros What I liked most about Workday HCM is its intuitive, modern interface combined with its all-in-one functionality. The system makes it easy for employees and managers to complete everyday tasks—like requesting time off, updating personal information, or accessing pay details—without needing extensive training. I also appreciated having HR, payroll, recruiting, and performance management all in one place, which streamlines processes and keeps everything consistent. The real-time reporting and analytics are especially valuable, providing quick access to up-to-date data for better decision-making. Overall, its cloud-based design, strong self-service features, and mobile accessibility make it a convenient and efficient solution for managing HR tasks. Cons What I liked least about Workday HCM is that, despite its modern design, some features can feel overly complex and unintuitive—especially when navigating deeper workflows or generating more advanced reports. The system’s customization options, while powerful, can also be overwhelming and often require specialized training or support to configure properly. Additionally, response times can occasionally lag, particularly during peak usage, and making small changes isn’t always as straightforward as it should be. Overall, while the platform is robust, there can be a learning curve and occasional inefficiencies that impact the user experience. Review Source Medical Assistant and Front Office Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Workday Works Wonders!" May 25, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Workday HCM is amazing! I feel like it's easy to use and the customer support is amazing! It also makes my daily tasks so much easier since so much of my stuff is now found in one place. Pros My favorite thing about Workday HCM, is how everything is all in one place. The ease of use is amazing! There aren't any bugs or issues like I've experienced in the past with other applications. Cons My least favorite thing about Workday HCM is the fact that it is a bit more costly than others, but it is well worth it in my opinion. Review Source Jacob P. Lead Benefits Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) - A Benefit's Analysts Review" February 5, 2026 5.0 In nearly two decades working in HR, finance, and benefits administration across both small charter schools and large municipal government, I’ve implemented and managed several HR systems from basic payroll platforms to comprehensive HRIS solutions. I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what promises more than it delivers. This review draws from my direct experience using Workday HCM at the City of Tucson, where I support benefits administration, compliance tracking, and system configuration for thousands of employees and retirees. After working with Workday HCM for over two years at the City of Tucson, I can confidently say it’s a robust enterprise solution that delivers real value. In my previous role managing HR and finance for a charter school, we had separate systems for payroll, benefits, finance, and student information. Every month-end close involved manual reconciliation, data entry correction, and inevitable discrepancies. Workday eliminates that headache. The system excels at what enterprise HR platforms should do: unify data across finance and HR, automate complex processes, and provide actionable analytics. The single data model means benefits analysts like me can track enrollment changes, audit payroll deductions, and reconcile benefits vendor billing without jumping between multiple systems. The real-time reporting has been a game-changer developing timely reports, responding to ad-hoc data requests from City management, and reducing physical paperwork while increasing timeliness and accuracy of benefits enrollments and changes for employees and retirees. As a benefits analyst, the quality of Workday’s benefits module is particularly important to me. The system handles health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSAs, HSAs, and more—all within a single interface. Employee self-service is intuitive enough that most staff & retirees can complete their own enrollments without assistance, which dramatically reduces the administrative burden during open enrollment. In addition to the above, I particularly appreciate the audit trail capabilities. Every benefits transaction—enrollments, changes, terminations—is logged with date stamps and user information. If questions arise months or years later about who made a change and when, I can pull that history instantly. For someone who’s spent countless hours investigating data discrepancies and disputes over why a change was made and how it impacted lives from paychecks to the ability to use insurance benefits, this is a significant quality-of-life improvement. Overall, Workday’s unified data model, comprehensive benefits administration, real-time reporting, and compliance capabilities make it a powerful platform for enterprise HR operations. \*Note that this is my personal & professional review and opinion and does not constitute the official views or opinions of my current or prior employers. Pros \* Unified data model \* Comprehensive benefits administration \* Real-time reporting \* Ease of use for employees Cons \* Configuration changes require a long lead time. External consultants are a necessity for successful initial implementation. Review Source Harshul S. Sr Tech support for Network Operations Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Powerful HR platform but heavy to set up and learn" April 10, 2026 4.0 Overall it’s a powerful HR system that solved a lot of our manual problems payroll accuracy improved and reporting became more consistent. But it’s not plug‑and‑play setup and changes take effort and sometimes outside help. Day‑to‑day it works well, but expect a learning period and some patience with the UI and performance. Pros Workday is great at keeping all HR stuff in one place payroll, benefits, time tracking, org charts everything syncs so less manual work. Reporting is powerful once you learn it, and security feels strong which is important for employee data. The mobile app is handy for quick approvals and time entries. For large teams it really helps standardize processes. Cons It’s kinda slow and clunky sometimes, especially for new users. The learning curve is steep and training takes time. Custom reports and configurations need specialist knowledge or consultants, which adds cost. Some features feel overcomplicated for small teams and there are occasional bugs after updates that need support to fix. Value for money can be questionable if you don’t use all modules. Review Source Vahagn P. Supervisor, Integrations Specialists Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "One Platform. Total Control." December 26, 2025 5.0 Workday offers a wide range of features that can’t realistically be learned all at once; instead, they’re best understood progressively as your career evolves, which has been true in my case. I began my journey as a Customer Support Advocate (CSA) and was promoted through several roles, eventually reaching my current position as Supervisor of Integration Specialists. In my current role as a team manager, I now have access to and control over many advanced features that were not available to me before. I’ve learned how to create new requisitions as a hiring manager and track external applicants throughout the recruitment process. One experience I’m particularly proud of is helping one of our mutual customers build a full Workday integration for their business using my company’s public APIs. This end-to-end integration automated key daily operations such as employee payroll and data reporting. The project was especially exciting because my familiarity with Workday’s features allowed me to effectively advise on automation and accurately align data points between platforms. Pros I first became familiar with Workday in 2019 when I joined my current employer. I quickly learned how powerful the platform is and how easily it allows me to access and track my personal employment information. I especially appreciate being able to view my own and my direct reports’ absence balances, vacation plans, compensation details and employment history, among many other features. The Search option makes things even simpler. Whenever I’m unsure how to navigate to a specific section, it takes me there instantly. Cons Learning Workday requires patience and curiosity, as it offers far more functionality than you might initially expect. At first, I faced some challenges with navigation, but once I understood how the different sections are connected, it became much easier to move through the system and explore its features. I believe there are still areas I haven’t had the opportunity to explore yet, but overall, I appreciate how Workday keeps pace with evolving business needs and adapts to dynamic changes within the industry. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.