isolved People Cloud Review
by isolved
isolved People Cloud is an HR, payroll and benefits platform used by more than 200,000 employers, covering payroll and tax filing, HRIS, benefits and ACA/COBRA administration, talent and time management, with AI tools such as Always-On HR.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
- Pricing model
- Quote only
- Deployment
- Cloud
Best for
- Mid-sized employers wanting HR, payroll and benefits in one system
- Teams needing ACA, COBRA and open enrollment tools
- Organizations consolidating time, payroll and talent
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published pricing before contacting sales
- Teams that only need standalone scheduling or time tracking
How we evaluated isolved People Cloud
This review rests on 18 facts checked against isolved People Cloud’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
isolved fits small, mid-sized and enterprise employers that want HR, payroll, benefits and talent in one cloud system, with built-in ACA and COBRA management, open enrollment guidance and an API for integrations. It has helped HR teams since 1986, began in COBRA administration, and says more than 200,000 employers use it; its controls undergo annual SOC audits. It is less suited to buyers who need a published price, since isolved quotes every account.
Strengths
Broad single-platform scope
Modules cover payroll, HR and compliance, talent acquisition, benefits, talent management, workforce management and analytics.
Evidence: Modules: Payroll, HR & Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Workforce Management, HR Analytics, Employee Self-Service
Benefits and compliance tools
Features include ACA and COBRA management and guided open enrollment.
Evidence: Key features: Applicant tracking, ACA and COBRA management, Open enrollment management, Performance and goal management, Time and attendance, PTO management, Predictive analytics and custom reporting, Employee self-service mobile app
Payroll with tax filing
The vendor states tax filings are handled for you, with employee self-service for pay stubs and time-off requests.
Evidence: Payroll tax filing: Yes
Partner marketplace
A marketplace lists partner solutions such as ZayZoon, Paymentus and ID Watchdog from Equifax.
Evidence: Integration marketplace: marketplace.isolvedhcm.com
Audited controls and long track record
isolved has operated since 1986, and its controls are subject to annual System and Organizational Controls (SOC) audits.
Evidence: Founded: 1986
Open to other systems
People Cloud supports integrations via API, and the isolved Marketplace adds partner solutions such as ZayZoon and ID Watchdog.
Evidence: Open API: Yes
Weaknesses
Pricing is quote-only
No pricing was published on the pages reviewed.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Quick answers
- How much does isolved cost?
- isolved does not publish pricing. Cost is quote-only through its sales team.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- Does isolved handle payroll tax filing?
- Yes. The vendor states that tax filings are handled for you.Based on Payroll tax filing: Yes
- Does isolved offer benefits administration?
- Yes. It includes open enrollment, ACA and COBRA management.Based on Open enrollment: Yes
- Is isolved an HRIS?
- Yes. It functions as a full HRIS with centralized employee records and payroll data.Based on Employee records: Yes
Coverage of core HCM software capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in HCM Software, checked against isolved People Cloud’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
11 verified of 12 core capabilities
HCM Software
- Core HR
- Payroll and tax
- Time and attendance
- Benefits administration
- Recruiting and onboarding
- Performance and learning
- Compensation management
- Analytics and reporting
- Workforce planning
- Multi-entity and global support
- Configuration and API
- Data portability · not verified yet
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Fit
- Industry focus
- Financial services, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, restaurants, retail
Product
- Modules
- Payroll, HR & Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Workforce Management, HR Analytics, Employee Self-Service
- Mobile apps
- Yes
- AI features
- The Guardian (AI agent for payroll), Always-On HR (virtual conversational assistant)
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
isolved People Cloud integrations
isolved People Cloud integration coverage
The 10 apps that HCM software products document most often, and whether isolved People Cloud documents each.
3 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by isolved People Cloud; median of the 9 products compared: 4
- Checkr · documented by 4 of 9
- Indeed · documented by 4 of 9
- Okta · documented by 4 of 9
- Deputy · documented by 3 of 9
- Employee Navigator · documented by 3 of 9
- Greenhouse · documented by 3 of 9
- QuickBooks Online · documented by 3 of 9
- Slack · documented by 3 of 9
- Vestwell · documented by 3 of 9
- DocuSign · documented by 2 of 9
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 9 live HCM software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
isolved People Cloud alternatives
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Implementation and support
- Support channels
- Phone
- Support hours
- M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time zones (Sandy, UT: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MDT)
About isolved
- Founded
- 1986
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, NC, US
- Ownership
- Private equity-backed
- Parent company
- Accel-KKR
Official profiles
Frequently asked questions
Is isolved People Cloud legit?
isolved People Cloud is sold by isolved, which was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, US. Before you sign, review the contract terms and ask for the security documentation that applies to your plan.
Does isolved have an AI assistant?
Yes. It offers The Guardian, an AI agent for payroll, and Always-On HR, a conversational assistant.
Is isolved legit?
Yes. isolved has operated since 1986, is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and says more than 200,000 employers use it.
What is isolved People Cloud used for?
isolved People Cloud is a HCM software product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Payroll, HR & Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, and 4 more.
What are the best alternatives to isolved People Cloud?
In our HCM software ranking, the highest-scored products other than isolved People Cloud are Paylocity, ADP Workforce Now, and Dayforce. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: isolved People Cloud alternatives.
Which is better, isolved People Cloud or ADP Workforce Now?
It depends on the team. Choose isolved People Cloud if: you have fewer than 50 employees: isolved serves small businesses, and ADP sells Workforce Now from 50 up. Choose ADP Workforce Now if: you have more than 50 employees and want ADP to keep payroll and tax rules current. The full comparison: isolved People Cloud vs ADP Workforce Now.
What are the pros and cons of isolved People Cloud?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: broad single-platform scope, benefits and compliance tools, and payroll with tax filing. It is less suited to buyers who need published pricing before contacting sales and teams that only need standalone scheduling or time tracking.
Does isolved People Cloud have an API?
Yes. isolved People Cloud offers an open API to customers.
What does isolved People Cloud integrate with?
isolved People Cloud documents integrations, including ZayZoon, Profit By Paymentus, ID Watchdog from Equifax, and Tada AI. Every documented connection: isolved People Cloud integrations.
Does isolved People Cloud have a mobile app?
Yes. isolved People Cloud confirms a mobile app for employees and admins.
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