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GoCo Features

What are the features of GoCo?

Core HR

  • Organization Management
  • Time, Attendance, and PTO

Platform

  • Customization
  • User, Role, and Access Management
  • Performance
  • Reporting
  • Dashboards

Benefits Administration Platform Features

  • Benefits Record Management
  • Enrollment Planning
  • Document Management
  • Self-Service Portal
  • Benefits Record Management
  • Enrollment Planning
  • Document Management
  • Self-Service Portal

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Core HR

Organization Management

As reported in 192 GoCo reviews. Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.
88%
(Based on 192 reviews)

Time, Attendance, and PTO

Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. 183 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
87%
(Based on 183 reviews)

Expense Management

Based on 101 GoCo reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
73%
(Based on 101 reviews)

Salary Structures

Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role This feature was mentioned in 130 GoCo reviews.
80%
(Based on 130 reviews)

Compliance

Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting 151 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
86%
(Based on 151 reviews)

Benefits Administration

Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options This feature was mentioned in 182 GoCo reviews.
89%
(Based on 182 reviews)

Platform

Customization

Based on 198 GoCo reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
82%
(Based on 198 reviews)

Integration APIs

Based on 137 GoCo reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
75%
(Based on 137 reviews)

Internationalization

As reported in 123 GoCo reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
76%
(Based on 123 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. 214 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
87%
(Based on 214 reviews)

Performance

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 202 GoCo reviews.
87%
(Based on 202 reviews)

Mobility

As reported in 176 GoCo reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
85%
(Based on 176 reviews)

Reporting

As reported in 197 GoCo reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
82%
(Based on 197 reviews)

Dashboards

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. This feature was mentioned in 210 GoCo reviews.
87%
(Based on 210 reviews)

Benefits Administration Platform Features

Benefits Record Management

Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. This feature was mentioned in 195 GoCo reviews.
91%
(Based on 195 reviews)

Enrollment PlanningView full feature definition

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As reported in 186 GoCo reviews. Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
93%
(Based on 186 reviews)

Third-Party Carrier Integration

Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. This feature was mentioned in 146 GoCo reviews.
86%
(Based on 146 reviews)

Document Management

As reported in 187 GoCo reviews. Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.
91%
(Based on 187 reviews)

Total Compensation Statements

Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. This feature was mentioned in 135 GoCo reviews.
87%
(Based on 135 reviews)

Self-Service Portal

Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. 194 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
94%
(Based on 194 reviews)

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 146 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 146 reviews)

Mobile Benefits Access

Based on 149 GoCo reviews. Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more.
88%
(Based on 149 reviews)

Benefits Record Management

Based on 195 GoCo reviews. Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.
91%
(Based on 195 reviews)

Enrollment PlanningView full feature definition

See feature definition
As reported in 186 GoCo reviews. Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
93%
(Based on 186 reviews)

Third-Party Carrier Integration

Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. 146 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
86%
(Based on 146 reviews)

Document Management

Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. 187 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 187 reviews)

Total Compensation Statements

Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. 135 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
87%
(Based on 135 reviews)

Self-Service Portal

Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. 194 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
94%
(Based on 194 reviews)

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This feature was mentioned in 146 GoCo reviews.
89%
(Based on 146 reviews)

Benefits Dashboards

An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of benefits data to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance. This feature was mentioned in 166 GoCo reviews.
92%
(Based on 166 reviews)

Mobile Benefits Access

Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. 149 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 149 reviews)

Integrations / APIs

The platform can integrate with HR and payroll software to manage employee data such as new hires, general profiles, salary changes, benefit deductions, and terminations into a single system of record. 111 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
85%
(Based on 111 reviews)

Internationalization

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. 40 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
78%
(Based on 40 reviews)

Mobility

As reported in 51 GoCo reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
83%
(Based on 51 reviews)

Platform Content

Forms Library

Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process. This feature was mentioned in 129 GoCo reviews.
83%
(Based on 129 reviews)

E-Forms

Based on 143 GoCo reviews. Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.
89%
(Based on 143 reviews)

E-Signature

Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. This feature was mentioned in 147 GoCo reviews.
91%
(Based on 147 reviews)

Background Checks

Enables the employer to perform background checks. 93 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
75%
(Based on 93 reviews)

Offer Letter Approvals

Provides user with offer letter templates. This feature was mentioned in 121 GoCo reviews.
87%
(Based on 121 reviews)

Offer Letter Templates

As reported in 115 GoCo reviews. Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters.
83%
(Based on 115 reviews)

Platform Additional Functionality

Self-Service Portal

As reported in 136 GoCo reviews. Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
89%
(Based on 136 reviews)

Automated Team Introductions

Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. This feature was mentioned in 93 GoCo reviews.
79%
(Based on 93 reviews)

Compliance Training

Provides training on relevant compliance issues. This feature was mentioned in 96 GoCo reviews.
78%
(Based on 96 reviews)

Automated Onboarding Workflows

Provides workflows which track new hire progress. This feature was mentioned in 136 GoCo reviews.
87%
(Based on 136 reviews)

Onboarding Notifications

Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. 139 reviewers of GoCo have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 139 reviews)

Platform Data

Onboarding Process Reporting

Based on 114 GoCo reviews. Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.
85%
(Based on 114 reviews)

Visualization

As reported in 111 GoCo reviews. Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
88%
(Based on 111 reviews)

Basics

Interoperability

Based on 61 GoCo reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows.
79%
(Based on 61 reviews)

Performance

As reported in 76 GoCo reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
86%
(Based on 76 reviews)

Process

Based on 76 GoCo reviews. Built in guidelines for termination processing.
87%
(Based on 76 reviews)

Survey

Provides exit surveys to collect insights into what is and isn't working for your company. This feature was mentioned in 53 GoCo reviews.
78%
(Based on 53 reviews)

Data

Alerts and Notifications

Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise. This feature was mentioned in 87 GoCo reviews.
83%
(Based on 87 reviews)

Reporting

Based on 84 GoCo reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
81%
(Based on 84 reviews)

Dashboards & Reporting

Access pre-built and custom dashboards and analytics around content performance. This feature was mentioned in 79 GoCo reviews.
82%
(Based on 79 reviews)

Logistics

Internal Communication

Based on 63 GoCo reviews. Tools to communicate with internal and/or external parties involved in the workflow.
80%
(Based on 63 reviews)

User, Role and Access Management

Based on 80 GoCo reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. to both internal and external users.
88%
(Based on 80 reviews)

Recruiting and Onboarding

Interview Scheduling

Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text This feature was mentioned in 74 GoCo reviews.
70%
(Based on 74 reviews)

Onboarding

Based on 137 GoCo reviews. Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents.
90%
(Based on 137 reviews)

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Onboarding

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Not enough data

Decision Making

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Offboarding

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Not enough data

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