WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Ames True Temper, Inc. has improved efficiencies, enhanced business reporting processes, and reduced costs since switching from a payroll service bureau to UltiPro delivered through Ultimate Software’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.
Prior to UltiPro, Ames True Temper, a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden products, had been using a payroll service bureau that proved to be expensive, cumbersome, and lacked the integrated functionality the manufacturer wanted to automate HR operations. After researching a range of providers, the 1,400-employee company selected Ultimate Software and went “live” on UltiPro in January 2008. The HR/payroll team has already begun streamlining operations and is experiencing a rapid return on investment.
“With the service bureau, information was not consistent between multiple databases, so we had to spend time reconciling data, and then we had to pay extra for reports to ensure everything was accurate,” said Jan Smith, payroll manager for Ames True Temper. “With UltiPro, we are free from that added burden and expense. From beginning to end, compensating our employees is a much smoother, faster process.”
According to Smith, business intelligence reporting is significantly improved and the content of reports more valuable with UltiPro because core HR/payroll records are stored in one database, so information is more accurate and can be “sliced and diced” as needed. Businesses that use UltiPro have access to hundreds of standard and customizable reports. Manufacturers often contend with unions, shift workers, and multiple locations, so reporting is critical for supervisors and executives who must monitor compliance, labor costs, and workforce trends so they can remain lean and adapt to changing business conditions.
“UltiPro’s reporting is very easy to use, so I can quickly get my hands on the reports I need or that management requests,” said Smith. “It’s very intuitive, and because our records are real-time within UltiPro, our reports are adding even more value to decision making.”
With Ames True Temper’s previous vendor, there was an additional fee for reports. Now, with UltiPro, the company has access to real-time reports without extra charges, saving thousands of dollars a year. Plus, the manufacturer has the benefit of recruitment-through-retirement functionality delivered conveniently and securely through Ultimate Software's SaaS model.
“With our payroll outsourcer, it seemed like we were getting billed for something extra with every step we took. All in all, it wasn’t beneficial or cost-effective,” said Smith. “With UltiPro, everything balances. Reporting is easy. Costs are down. I’m a big fan of UltiPro.”
“Increasing numbers of businesses are discovering that with UltiPro and our efficient SaaS offering, they do not need to deal with the ‘nickel and dime’ charges, lack of control, and limited flexibility associated with service bureaus,” said Greg Swick, chief sales officer for Ultimate Software. “With UltiPro, businesses like Ames True Temper can improve the effectiveness of their human capital management and have more control over their information and processes.”
A leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, Ultimate Software markets its award-winning UltiPro products as on-demand services through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering, Intersourcing, and as licensed software. Based in Weston, FL, the Company employs 850 professionals who are focused on developing the highest quality products and services. In 2008, Ultimate Software was the first HR/payroll SaaS provider to be audited and awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Certification for security management, and its development team was named the #1 “Best Product Development Team” in the nation by the American Business Awards. Ultimate Software’s internal technology team won a first-place award for its management of Intersourcing from the American Business Awards in 2007, and its customer service team won two first-place awards in national competitions for service excellence in 2006. Ultimate Software was ranked the #1 best medium-sized company to work for in America by the Great Place to Work® Institute in June 2008. Ultimate Software has more than 1,600 customers representing diverse industries, including such organizations as The Container Store, Elizabeth Arden, Major League Baseball, The New York Yankees Baseball Team, Nintendo of America, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Sony BMG Entertainment. More information on Ultimate Software’s products and services can be found at www.ultimatesoftware.com.
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