





PDS ESS Paystub






Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 8, Windows 10Vista is an integrated human resource, benefits, payroll, recruiting and self-service application that offers tools for administrative HCM and payroll processes.
Functional elements include workflow, tax management, recruitment, staffing, position and training management, OSHA, workers’ compensation compliance and performance and compensation. Vista tracks vital information for strategic planning and decision making and offers self-service HR and payroll capabilities for employees and managers.
Users can develop their own custom reports in addition to those already available in their report library. In addition, an English language query tool is provided. Teams can specify user privileges based on job responsibility in order to contr...
PDS ESS Paystub
Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 8, Windows 10Average User Ratings
Overall
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
4.5
Likelihood to Recommend
Not likely
Very likely
October 2018
daniel from RTCSNV
Company Size: 201-500 employees
Industry: Public Policy
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
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.
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.
October 2018
Wendy from Clark Public Utilities
Company Size: 201-500 employees
Industry: Public Policy
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.0
Functionality
4.0
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.
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.
October 2018
Lydia from Housing Authority of the City of Austin
Company Size: 201-500 employees
Industry: Real Estate
Time Used: Less than 2 years
Review Source
Ease-of-use
1.0
Functionality
3.0
October 2018
Vista 7 Review
Pros
It is cleaner than 4 and it is more intuitive. The upgrade went smoothly thanks to the help of PDS Team. They were very knowledgeable.
Cons
The position structure is very cumbersome and difficult to update. Though it has changed quite a bit from Vista 4 the changes made weren't for the better.
October 2019
David from Barron Collier Companies
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Real Estate
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
October 2019
Great All Around Product
Pros
Excellent support. Many features to support from small to large customers. Continue enhancements to stay current. Web Based. Cloud Version available but also supports on-prem
Cons
Reporting needs to be improved, although you can create you own custom reports
Reasons for Switching to Vista
Sage technology was old and aging
June 2015
Tonia from Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation
Time Used: Less than 2 years
Ease-of-use
4.0
Functionality
4.5
June 2015
Tip of the Iceberg
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.