Nucleus Research: The Value of Full-Solution Automation With Paycom

As a January 2026 research note by Nucleus Research puts it, “Having one provider for HR-centric data, tools, and workflows is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ but a necessity.”

In fact, to examine the value of having all HR and payroll processes in a single software, Nucleus interviewed small and midsized businesses using Paycom. The researcher’s findings included:

• 50% of HR’s time saved
• 63% reduction in onboarding time per hire
• up to 64% overall productivity gains
• 80% reduction in payroll processing time

By automating HR operations in Paycom’s single software, those organizations were able to avoid paying annual costs to multiple technology providers. Furthermore, the companies experienced greater productivity from Paycom’s full-solution automation with a seamless systemwide flow of data, requiring no reentry.

The benefits of full-solution automation

For example, previously, a hospitality company’s payroll and timekeeping processes were highly manual … until switching to Paycom for its ease of use and data fluidity. By automating and centralizing processes in Paycom’s single database, the HR lead has saved 50% of their time, according to Nucleus.

Meanwhile, spreadsheets were the name of the employee-life-cycle-tracking game for a technology firm. But after automating with Paycom, Nucleus estimates the tech company reduced payroll processing time by 80% and onboarding time by 63% per new hire.

To learn more, download the Nucleus Research: The Value of Full-Solution Automation With Paycom study.

About our Sponsor, Paycom:

Paycom revolutionizes HR and payroll with automated, command-driven software. Built in a single database, Paycom’s tools are designed to work together, streamlining performance and communication for a continuous flow of data systemwide. Paycom’s employee-first technology leverages AI and full-solution automation to streamline data access and drive efficiencies, allowing for uninterrupted management of the employee life cycle. We create easy-to-use HR and payroll technology to simplify life for clients and their employees, freeing HR to focus on strategic business initiatives.