Great or a mess, really depends on where you are located - if you are on the East Coast/Mid-Atlantic...think twice - Major Market Sales Executive Paycor Employee Review

1.0
Mar 23, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great product, Paycor did a great job on building their HCM solutions, and are constantly updating and adding more - Great people, tons of very nice and genuine people throughout the Paycor team - Company is growing, and will continue to grow - Prior to past 6-8 months, company was building a great culture, tons of enthusiasm, really focused on their people - if you can commit to 2-3 years here, many doors will open in terms of how marketable you will be for your next role, HCM industry has always been a breeding ground for spring boarding reps into some pretty great opportunities

Cons

(Specific to East Side Region) - Unfortunately, company fell into same trap many companies do when they go public. lost sight of their culture, stopped focusing on their people, and solely care about trying to hit their numbers - Unrealistic goals (activity model & quotas). Only a very small % of sales reps are at/above quota, majority are way off due to very unrealistic expectations, which has led to increasing weekly activity model (more calls, more emails, etc.) - Great Managers for the most part, unfortunately, they are limited to how much they can help, because of very poor leadership from their higher ups.. - Director, VP level - alot of problems in this arena, people in these roles who do not have a clue about the actual industry/job, have no real understanding of what their managers/reps deal with on a day to day basis in the actual job, and are probably the biggest reason for why so many individuals are leaving, and why the culture has tanked - Great Products....not so great support/service. Has become a huge issue, as this is what Paycor prides themself on and leads with in terms of why Paycor, but over past 6 months there are have been endless amounts of problems with accounts because of quality of service

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote-first company, flexible hours, very realistic/understanding that human beings work here, not automatons.

Cons

I have none. Honestly. Happiest I've been as an employee in any job I've ever had.

1.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Paycheck hits on time every two weeks.

Cons

I wanted to like working at Paycor. The product has potential and the pitch during the interview process sounded promising. But the reality of day-to-day life here is a far cry from what's advertised. Micromanagement is rampant. Leadership tracks every minute of your day — from login times to bathroom breaks — yet somehow trusts no one to make even the smallest decision independently. You're treated like a number, not a professional. There's zero autonomy, and any attempt to take initiative is quickly shut down. The leadership team is deeply out of touch. Many managers got their roles through tenure, not merit, and it shows. They struggle to answer basic questions about the industry, lean on buzzwords in meetings, and consistently make decisions that anyone with relevant experience would know to avoid. When things go wrong, blame rolls downhill fast. The culture is toxic and cliquey. If you're not in the right social circle, advancement is nearly impossible. Favoritism is blatant, feedback is rarely constructive, and the "open door policy" is a joke — speak up and you'll find yourself quietly pushed out. The work environment doesn't help either. High turnover means institutional knowledge constantly walks out the door. Morale is low, burnout is high, and HR seems more interested in protecting the company than the employees.

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