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Overview

PDS Vista

4.4

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Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About PDS Vista

Vista is a comprehensive human capital management (HCM) software solution. It is designed for mid-size companies and enterprises in the US, Canada and the Caribbean. The software includes a suite of integrated modules. The functions include human resources, payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, time and attendance, self-service, reporting, analytics, and workflow.

Organizations are able to take advantage of the benefits of cross-border, single database architecture that automatically presents employees with appropriate U.S. or Canadian page content, based upon their citizenship. Although a single, integrated HCM and payroll solution, Vista’s individual components can be deployed in phases according to your particular needs and priorities.

Vista delivers a simple, intuitive interface to make the employee experience the best it can be. The modern and efficient HCM solution provides robust tools that will scale as your business grows. Vista delivers automation where it’s needed and necessary functionality where it’s logical so that users can get to what they need whether they’re on a computer, tablet, or phone.

The software features customizable self-service pages, manager das...

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PDS Vista Pricing and Plans

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PDS Vista Features

Popular features found in Human Resources
Applicant Tracking
Benefits Management
Compensation Management
Employee Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruitment Management
Time & Attendance
More features of PDS Vista
360 Degree Feedback
ACA Reporting
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Alerts/Notifications
API
Application Management
Approval Process Control
Approval Workflow
Assessment Management
Attendance Management
Attendance Tracking
Benefits Administration Outsourcing
Benefits Dashboard
Calendar Management
Candidate Management
Candidate Profiles
Candidate Tracking
Careers Page
Check Printing
COBRA Administration
Compliance Management
Configurable Workflow
Customizable Branding
Customizable Reports
Dashboard
Data Import/Export
Deduction Management
Direct Deposit
Disability Insurance Administration
Document Management
Document Storage
Email Management
Employee Benefits Administration
Employee Database
Employee Engagement
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Self Service
FMLA Administration
For Mobile
Health Insurance Administration
HIPAA Compliant
HR Management
HSA/FSA Administration
Internal HR
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Board
Job Management
Job Posting
Learning & Development
Leave Tracking
Life Insurance Administration
Mobile Access
Mobile App
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Offboarding
Online Benefits Enrollment
Payroll Reporting
Provider Management
Real-Time Reporting
Reminders
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
Resume Parsing
Resume Storage
Search/Filter
Self Service Portal
Sick Leave Tracking
Succession Planning
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Tax Compliance
Third-Party Integrations
Time Off Management
Time Off Requests
Timesheet Management
Training Management
Vacation/Leave Tracking
W-2 Preparation
Wage Garnishment
Workflow Management

PDS Vista User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

67%

27%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.4

Value for money

4.6

Customer support

4.6

Functionality

4.4

David S.

Verified reviewer

Real Estate

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2021

Easy to Use and Customize

We have move our timesheet entry on-line and have integrated many other systems seamlessly. There support is excellemt

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The vendor has created many user configurable application options that don't require IT involbement

Cons:

Reporting could be better but they do provide analytics

Reasons for switching to PDS Vista

Sage Abra was End 0f Life and not using current technology

Rose O.

Verified reviewer

Insurance

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2021

Reveiw

Very please with software and customer support.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The customer service is very important. Software allows multi states.

Cons:

The time it took to learn Crystal reports and the system files.

Reasons for choosing PDS Vista

We have more control on setup and data.

Reasons for switching to PDS Vista

Customer Service.

Ashley R.

Verified reviewer

Wholesale

10000+ employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed January 2025

The site needs correction immediately

Not happy honestly. Extremely frustrating

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I guess the different images you can click on to get where you want.

Cons:

I can’t see my paystubs correctly (discount drug mart) my name no longer appears with my paystubs! I can’t find previous paystubs. It’s all bad honestly. Someone needs to fix it asap!

Barbara C.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2021

Been a customer for over 20 years and extremely satisfied with the product

PDS/Vista has been an incredible vendor to work with. My manager told me that she wished all of our other vendors were as attentive to the customer and as easy to work with as PDS is.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

PDS/Vista is on top of the ever changing HR/Payroll world. We love the fact that we can customize the application as we need to. The employees love the easy to use Open Enrollment feature and that they can view their accruals/pay stubs with one click. PDS/Vista customer support is the BEST in the business!

Cons:

Some of the programs are still in COBOL but PDS is working to rewrite them.

Wendy T.

Public Policy

201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2018

Vista 7 is a hit with employees

Overall we have been happy with the Vista 7 upgrade. I look forward to seeing what the payroll change will bring.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We upgraded to the Vista 7 platform in September after being on PDS Vista for 9 years. The new version is a lot more intuitive and our self-service employees love the icons instead of drop downs for finding their information. As a payroll user I like that there is more information on each tab, a lot less clicking. I also like that all the payroll processes, reports and timesheets are in one pop up box.

Cons:

Some of the things that used to work fine in 4.1 don't work in 7. I like that there is more screen print buttons added , but they only print the screen showing, not all the information on the page if you have to scroll down. It kind of defeats the purpose when it doesn't print all the information. Also when using the timesheet to add deduction or fringe adjustments that apply only for the specific pay period it doesn't stay on the same tab when changing employees.

daniel g.

Public Policy

201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2018

Flexibility built in from the foundation

The customer support makes this system a great system and the company a great company to do business with.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I have supported many HR and Payroll systems and this is by far the most flexible and risiliant systems that I have worked with. The system is designed to allow for installing updates as well as for including custom code in a way that preserves the functionality and integrity of the original base code. This is essential when considering the long term support and maintenance of a system. Customer support is great and very personal. The techs know me and my system and are always able to provide insight and assistance in a timely manner.

Cons:

I am not a fan of the crystal reporting engine but this implementation seems to be sound and pretty resiliant. We were able to create reports we needed to fit our organizations needs. I prefer SSRS.

Linda W.

Verified reviewer

Insurance

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2019

Long time client, still happy with product!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We love the recent upgrade to Vista 7; it provided a fresh new face to the system. We also love (and value) the relationship we have with PDS Support employees. Always quick to jump in for assistance when needed and to follow up to make sure it worked. The PDS conference is well worth the investment. Networking with other users has provided so much insight into the system that we wouldn't have been able to explore on our own. Plus how many conferences do you attend where you can sit with the CEO and just talk?!?

Cons:

Reporting within Crystal isn't always the easiest but we always find a way to report on the data.

Tonia W.

Verified reviewer

Used unspecified for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed June 2015

Tip of the Iceberg

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Vista HRMS is a complete and comprehensive HR system, from the hiring process, through benefits, payroll, taxes, time management, etc. The Vendor is always on top of the latest tax laws (at least in the US) as well as always moving forward in the use of new technology while maintaining for those who haven’t quite caught up in technology. In addition, the system is open enough to allow the general super user to customize to fit their needs or for higher level customizations to meet even the most out-of-reach needs.

Cons:

I personally came in after our Vista HRMS was installed and in use. What I found was our staff was lacking the training to make the system do what they needed. When inquiring our staff of this, it was expressed that the training they did receive was rushed and not understood. Since we went through a 3rd party instead of PDS directly, we were not able to work with PDS which reflected this lack of training. I cannot say that this is the vendors down fall exactly as I know my users but had there been a choice we would choose to work directly with PDS.

Melissa C.

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

501-1000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2018

I'm a new HRMS Analyst who has been using Vista 4.1 for almost a year, and am anxiously awaiting our "Go Live" date on Vista7.

I am genuinely excited to see what the future holds for the PDS group and Vista products. If you like personalized service and a team who genuinely cares about their customers you should definitely consider use of this product.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I love the multitude of layers available in security, and the ease with which the system can be customized to meet our needs. Customer service is top notch! It seems to me each person I've encountered with PDS handles my questions and concerns as if it were personally impacting them. I have never been made to feel like I should have known how to do something before reaching out for help and for that alone I am eternally grateful!

Cons:

Vista 4.1 is a bit less user friendly than other HRMS systems I have used in the past, but I think this may be attributed to our initial installation and set-up. We are working to improve those things as we prepare to upgrade to the new platform.

Raissa W.

Verified reviewer

Wholesale

201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2019

Great Support, Lots of Functionality

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The software has lots of functionality. PDS continues to improve and add to the system. Every department is very responsive to customer needs.

Cons:

Set-up can be cumbersome. Report writing - you need to have someone who is familiar with crystal reports to effective write reports. PDS does can help write custom reports.

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