Dayforce
Cloud HCM platform for HR, payroll, time, talent and analytics, aimed at mid-sized and large employers.
About Dayforce
Dayforce is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform that brings HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent management and analytics together in one application. It is built by Dayforce, which is based in Minneapolis, USA.
The vendor says it serves more than 6,000 customers and around 7 million users, and that its payroll supports operations in over 200 countries and territories. It has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, according to the company's own site.
The product is aimed at organisations of roughly 100 employees and above, across sectors such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and financial services. Pricing is not published; buyers need to request a demo or speak to sales.
- Dayforce HR, Payroll and Global Payroll
- Workforce Management and scheduling
- Talent and recruiting tools
- Reporting and Analytics
- Flex Pay (on-demand access to earnings) and Contingent Workforce Management
- AI features marketed as the Dayforce Agentic HCM Platform
What it does
Requirements & licence
| Runs on | Web browser |
|---|---|
| Internet | Needs internet |
| System requirements | Web browser and internet connection. Mobile app availability not confirmed from the page. |
| Licence | Commercial — Commercial SaaS subscription |
| Source code | Not included — you buy the right to use the software, not ownership of the code |
| Distribution | Online service |
| Last updated | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Support | Community or self-service |
| Documentation | Read the user guide |
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