Name

Scissortail HCM

Legal name

Scissortail HCM

Website

https://scissortailhcm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Capital Management Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA), Workforce Management & Scheduling (BPACAPAI), HRIS/HCM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAF), HRIS/HCM Implementation & EOR Platform Services (BPACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Cloud human capital management
• Payroll processing software
• Time and attendance
• Employee benefits administration
• HR compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Core HCM Software Subscription: Annual subscription-based pricing for the Scissortail HCM platform. Year-over-year fees vary based on three key variables: (1) function/features desired, (2) ongoing services preferred, and (3) size of organization. Core features include Payroll, HR, and Time Collection at a minimum. Additional modules (recruiting, LMS, compliance, benefits management, succession planning, etc.) are added as selected modules.
2. Implementation and Onboarding Services: One-time fees for converting current payroll and HR data to Scissortail HCM, staff education, and team transition support.
3. Outsourced Payroll Services: Option to outsource payroll processing to Scissortail, handling error-free payroll, tax calculations, withholding, payments, and garnishments. Offered as a standalone or hybrid model where the client maintains control of payroll but Scissortail handles tax filing.
4. Outsourced Tax Services: Outsourcing of tax compliance including unemployment insurance filing, garnishment payments, quarterly/annual form filings, and monthly/quarterly payroll tax payments.
5. Add-on Services and Integrations: Ongoing fees for optional services including E-Verify, SSN Verify, benefit feeds/carrier integration, advanced benefit reconciliation, premium job boards, background checks, WOTC administration, and COBRA administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scissortail HCM is a cloud-based Human Capital Management platform powered by UKG Workforce Ready (formerly Kronos) that provides a comprehensive, integrated suite covering the entire hire-to-retire employee lifecycle. The platform maintains a single integrated database across modular components including Payroll, HR, Time and Attendance, Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, Training/LMS, Succession Planning, HR Compliance, Employee Self Service, and Reporting. Additional services include Outsourced Payroll and Outsourced Tax processing for organizations of 1 to 10,000 employees.

Product overview

Scissortail HCM is a cloud-based Human Capital Management software powered by UKG (formerly Kronos) offering a modular, integrated solution covering the entire employee lifecycle from hire to retire. The core Scissortail HCM platform serves as the unified system with modular components including Mobile App, Recruiting/Applicant Tracking, Employee Onboarding, Human Resources Workflow, HR Compliance, Performance Management, Employee Training, Learning Management System (LMS), Benefits Management, Payroll, Time and Attendance (Time and Labor Management), Succession Planning Tools, Employee Self Service (ESS), and Reporting. Additional services include Outsourced Payroll and Outsourced Taxes. Organizations can select the pieces that are right for them, from 1 employee to 10,000 employees, with all information maintained in a single database.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scissortail HCM Platform Cloud-based Human Capital Management platform powered by UKG covering the entire hire-to-retire employee lifecycle. Provides a single integrated database across all HCM functions from payroll to compliance for organizations of 1 to 10,000 employees.
• Scissortail Mobile App Mobile application for Apple and Android devices providing immediate access to payroll, HR, and time data with GPS-enabled punch, offline punching, timesheet management, and team oversight.
• Recruiting and Applicant Tracking Paperless applicant tracking enabling candidates to apply, upload resumes, auto-load LinkedIn profiles, with automated job board integration, background checking, E-Verify, and seamless candidate-to-employee conversion.
• Employee Onboarding Fully digital onboarding with position-based checklists, document upload, and digital signatures for W-2, I-9, and other new hire documents, eliminating paper-based data entry.
• Human Resources Workflow Core HR module enabling employees to update demographics, view job/salary history, access handbooks with optional compliance tracking, performance management, training, benefits, succession planning, and compensation management.
• HR Compliance Comprehensive compliance coverage tracking FMLA, COBRA, EEO-1, ACA, overtime, salary structure, and union requirements with single database reporting across multiple years and entities.
• Performance Management Automated performance review system with customizable templates, goal management (individual, KPI, company-wide), integration with training and educational goals, and peer comments.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Training management module with intuitive dashboard, custom course creation, employee self-enrollment, quiz assessments, certification upload for continuing education credits, and blended learning combining self-paced online with in-class/virtual training.
• Benefits Management Employee benefits administration with online enrollment, side-by-side carrier comparisons, life-event changes, automated open enrollment, carrier feeds for enrollment/terminations, and ACA reporting integration.
• Payroll Payroll processing system with real-time calculations, online pay stubs and W-2 management, direct deposit, full tax filing and payment services, year-end processing, labor distribution, and cost center tracking. Supports both in-house and outsourced processing.
• Time and Attendance (Time and Labor Management) Time and labor management leveraging single HR/payroll database with time capture from clocks, web, telephony, and mobile devices. Includes advanced scheduling tools, unplanned/scheduled absence management, and labor cost control.
• Succession Planning Tools Succession planning module helping identify employees with skills or potential for advancement, building talent pipeline for leadership readiness with integration to performance reviews and training management.
• Employee Self Service (ESS) Employee self-service portal providing 24/7 access to information including time-off requests, time entry, benefit enrollment, demographic updates, W-4 changes, direct deposit setup, PTO balances, and historical records access.
• Reporting Reporting suite with over 150 standard reports for HR, timekeeping, payroll, and compliance (EEO, OSHA, VETS). Includes custom report creation, dashboard building, graph generation, and automated scheduled reports.
• Outsourced Payroll Service Payroll processing service offering error-free processing, tax calculation/deduction/remittance, timely reporting, and unemployment insurance claim management with fixed monthly or annual fees based on employee count.
• Outsourced Taxes Service Tax preparation and management service handling unemployment insurance filing, employment/income verifications, garnishment payments, quarterly/annual form filing, and payroll tax payments with compliance across city, county, state, and federal requirements.
• AIMEE (Advanced Intelligence Management Engine) AI engine integrated into Scissortail HCM providing predictive analytics for flight risk, succession likelihood, employee potential, and fatigue. Powers scheduling optimization improving scheduling accuracy by up to 20% and provides real-time staffing and overtime alerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scheduling accuracy improved by up to 20% using AIMEE AI business volume forecasts
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group / Kronos)coreTechnology or IntegrationScissortail HCM is powered by UKG (formerly Kronos) and is a sister product to UKG Workforce Ready. It leverages the UKG Workforce Ready platform technology, including its single database architecture, time and attendance capabilities, payroll engine, and AI capabilities (AIMEE). The Kronos-Ultimate merger (2020) created a $3 billion combined company with 12,000 employees, of which Scissortail benefits as a product in the UKG ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group): The parent platform that powers Scissortail HCM via UKG Workforce Ready. UKG is the broader incumbent offering the same underlying technology as part of a much larger enterprise and mid-market portfolio, creating a sibling/parent competitive relationship.
• Workday: Enterprise HCM, payroll, and financial management platform that increasingly moves down-market. Competes with Scissortail for upper mid-market accounts and represents the enterprise benchmark for AI-powered HCM capabilities.
• ADP Workforce Now: ADP's mid-market HCM platform offering payroll, HR, time, benefits, and talent. A scaled incumbent with similar bundled HCM positioning and overlapping mid-market buyer personas.

Direct peers

• Paylocity: Cloud HCM platform serving mid-market employers with payroll, HR, talent, workforce management, and benefits. Closely comparable mid-market positioning, subscription pricing model, and bundled HCM suite.
• isolved: Cloud HCM platform serving mid-market employers with payroll, HR, benefits, talent, and workforce management. Direct competitor in the same mid-market segment with comparable module breadth.
• BambooHR: Cloud HRIS focused on SMB and mid-market with payroll, benefits, time, and people analytics. Competes with Scissortail's core HR module for the same buyer personas.
• Gusto: Cloud payroll, HR, benefits, and time platform targeting small and growing businesses. Direct competitor in the lower end of Scissortail's segment with a modern consumer-grade UX and aggressive pricing.
• Paycor: Cloud-based HCM platform serving SMB and mid-market employers with payroll, HR, time, talent, and benefits. Direct competitor in the same customer segment with a comparable modular HCM suite and subscription pricing model.
• Paychex: One of the largest payroll and HCM providers in the US, serving SMB and mid-market with payroll, HR, benefits, and retirement services. Closely comparable in target segment and bundled payroll-plus-HR positioning.

Emerging players

• Rippling: Unified workforce management platform combining payroll, HR, IT, and spend management for SMB and mid-market. Well-funded emerging player moving into Scissortail's territory with modern UX and aggressive bundling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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