I've lost count on the number of times I've wanted to walk out - New Client Setup Specialist Paycom Employee Review

2.0
Aug 19, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits, $4 meals, Unlimited found drinks. The 2 supervisors are great assets. They're an extension of the team leaders, and are very, very approachable. They're there to support and back us up, and it's one of the few things I find impressive out this job. Helpful team members, sometimes even in other departments.

Cons

I've been wanting to do this review, since I first started, so here we go. Raises - The only time you get a raise is when you level up, but it's based on revenue - something you don't control. So, someone who has been here for over a year can still be making the same pay as a new hire, because they haven't received enough revenue to move up, even though the specialist has far more experience. Tell me how that is fair?! Commissions - Only senior specialists get commission. Seniors get more complicated accounts, but we all follow the same process, but they're the only ones who get commission. Inheriting accounts - When advanced specialists leave the job, a level 1 or 2 can be expected to take on their accounts, that are far more complex than what they normally do. This adds more work to the less experienced specialist, on top of the workload they already have, and they don't credit on those deals, because they already went to the former specialist. Bonuses - Don't expect it. Instead, they give us Paycom merchandise, which is nice and all, but I can't use a Paycom jacket to pay my bills. Also, if the recruiter tells you about the free swag the company gives out, don't expect it in this department. We don't get anything. Training - A big joke. They don't fully prepare you to do the basics of the job, so you have to lean heavily on your team, to help you, or find ways to figure things out on your own. A lot of experienced specialists have left, and some who have stuck around don't seem to know a whole lot. The senior level specialists are supposed help guide the non-seniors, but sometimes don't know how to help, or are not willing. This is not always the case, but it does happen, and makes the job more frustrating. Also, there are times when team leaders aren't helpful, either, or misguide you. Add that tick mark to the list of frustrations. New manager - They brought in a new manager to over-see the department, earlier in the year, but she hasn't done anything to make things easier for us. Things have only gotten worse. Not saying she's to blame, but she certainly hasn't done anything to make the job better. Communication - Terrible. Changes get made without telling us, making our jobs even harder. Culture - This company promotes inclusivity, a lot, which is great. Everyone should feel comfortable being themselves, without feeling hate, or judgement. However, allowing employees to put up social/political propaganda is highly unprofessional. When I come to work, I don't want to know or see what social organization my colleagues support. I wish they would keep that out of the work place. Phones - They might not tell you this when you're interviewing, but we're treated like a call center. We have to take calls from clients that aren't our own, and resolve the clients issue, even when it's something we've never been trained on.

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Paycom Response
2y
We are disappointed to hear about your experience. At Paycom, we place great emphasis on cultivating an environment in which all employees feel comfortable, supported and well-prepared. This is why we provide training, professional growth tools, competitive pay, benefits and wellness support to ensure our team members are successful professionally and personally. We appreciate your willingness to share your feedback and encourage you to speak with leadership about your experience or reach out to our HR team at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

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Paycom Response
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We operate with clear expectations across teams, and collaboration is essential to delivering strong results. As the business evolves, decisions are made with purpose, and our structure supports teams in managing workloads and staying aligned. Connect with your leader to discuss your feedback further.
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