--- description: Learn more about Workday HCM price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Workday HCM Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [HR Software](/directory/5/human-resource/software) > [Workday HCM](/software/66908/workday-hcm) # Workday HCM Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/66908/workday-hcm Page: 1 / 71\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/66908/workday-hcm?page=2) > Human capital management system that helps businesses manage hiring, staffing, workforce, budgeting, performances, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 1733 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Workday HCM? Workday HCM is used by HR departments, talent acquisition teams, payroll managers, workforce planners, and global organizations. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 1733 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Workday - **Location**: Pleasanton, US - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - ACA Reporting - Activity Tracking - Applicant Tracking - Approval Process Control - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Benefits Dashboard - Benefits Management - Candidate Management - Career Development - Compensation Management - Compensation Statements - Compliance Management - Dashboard - Direct Deposit - Employee Benefits Administration - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Profiles - Employee Self Service - Expense Tracking - Feedback Management - Goal Setting/Tracking - Incident Reporting - Interview Management - Job Posting - Learning Management - Leave Tracking - Market Data Analysis - Online Benefits Enrollment - Payroll Reporting - Performance Management - Performance Metrics - Performance Review Management - Progress Tracking - Receipt Management - Resource Management - Resume Storage - Role-Based Permissions - Self Service Portal - Skills Assessment - Talent Management - Task Management - Tax Compliance - Time Off Management - Time Tracking - Timesheet Management - Trend Analysis - W-2 Preparation ... and 45 more features ## Integrations (18 total) - Benevity - Boomi - Censia - Checkr - Docusign - Google Workspace - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Teams - MuleSoft CloudHub - Okta - Ping Identity - Salesforce Platform - Slack - SnapLogic - Strada ... and 3 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [HR Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Related Categories - [HR Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30817/employee-engagement/software) - [Talent Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/10029/talent-management/software) - [Recruitment Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30602/recruiting/software) - [Multi-Country Payroll](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/34435/multicountry-payroll/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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All in one capability for HR needs including ability to do goals, schedule company wide reminders, and provide employee feedback through Peakon. > > **Cons**: The old software used to note save your goals and had trouble uploading, but they have fixed most of those bugs, so it is much easier to use now. > > I'm glad that they've put time into improving their product over the last few years I have used it to make it a more enjoyable user experience. ----- ### "Reliable HR Solution" — 4.0/5 > **Gagan** | *5 November 2025* | Medical Devices | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: User Interface, flexibility of business processes, Machine Learning Suggestions, Unified Platform and scalability > > **Cons**: Mobile functionality, while improving, doesn’t always offer the similar experience as of browser. Customization and reporting sometimes has limitation and require additional modules like Prism/Extend that is quite expensive. > > Overall, Workday HCM has been very positive. It does streamline many HR and processes, reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy across the organization. Comprehensive view of our workers, makes it easier to manage employee information, performance, and career development in one place. ----- ### "Comprehensive but Complex HR Solution" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *26 February 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I appreciated Workday HCM’s unified platform—streamlining HR, payroll, and talent management with intuitive, real-time insights. > > **Cons**: The system can feel complex and overwhelming, with a steep learning curve for new users navigating its features. > > Overall, Workday HCM is powerful and comprehensive, offering robust HR solutions, though it can be complex for newcomers. ----- ### "Workday Review" — 5.0/5 > **Olivia** | *29 July 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: User-Friendly Interface - The platform is visually appealing and easy to navigate for both employees and managers. Dashboards and self-service features make everyday tasks straightforward. > > **Cons**: Cost-Workday HCM is generally seen as a premium product, and costs can escalate with additional modules, integrations, or consultancy fees. > > It is reliable and secure, with updates happening smoothly in the background. however it is expensive ----- ### "Great HR Software" — 5.0/5 > **Jun** | *19 January 2025* | Commercial Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use, lots of feature available > > **Cons**: can be difficult to navigate at times to find the right page > > having used this at multiple jobs, i know it to be reliable and easy enough to use ----- Page: 1 / 71\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/66908/workday-hcm?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/66908/workday-hcm) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | ko | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | ----- ## Structured Data