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MIP Fund Accounting™ is a configurable fund accounting solution. The solution includes functionality for fund accounting, procurement, budgeting, payroll, human resources, timekeeping, fixed asset management, grant management, and dashboards for nonprofits and government agencies.…
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. This enables users to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle…
RUN powered by ADP is a benefits administration and payroll platform for small businesses with light additional HR features. It runs on a cloud-based platform with mobile accessibility.
ADP Workforce Now is a cloud-based HR platform for mid-sized businesses. It features customizable modules of various HR services that businesses can tailor to their specific needs, as well as regulatory monitoring and alerts to help businesses remain compliant.
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FingerCheck is a web-based time and attendance solution. Some key features include: Data Processing, Flexible Viewing Methods and Time Cards and Payroll Integration.
Evolution Payroll is an online payroll platform from GTM Payroll Services. It is designed to be secure and scalable, while making data access easy and user-friendly. Evolution Payroll can incorporate data from retail POS systems, time and attendance systems, and spreadsheet-based…
foundU is a payroll automation and HRIS solution from the company of the same name in Queensland, presented as an end-to-end cloud system featuring employee self-service, roster costing and efficiency management, and comprehensive reporting capability.
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Darwinbox headquartered in Hyderabad offers an end-to-end HRMS software provide core HR functionality (e.g. employee data management), support for recruitment and onboarding, payroll management, time & attendance tracking, as well as comprehensive talent management and employee engagement…
Claimz (HRMS/HCM) is a mobile-first Automated Employee Management solution that uses the cloud to enable employees to record, communicate, interact, automatically file, submit, review, approve and track governing processes i.e. expense claims, attendance, payroll, report diary etc.…
Red Wing Software headquartered in Minnesota offers a benefits administration and payroll solution, in their software CenterPoint Payroll.
The Payroll and Benefits solution from HotSchedules, now powered by Fourth, is built specifically for restaurants and hospitality, and allows users to manage multiple employments, varying pay rates, shift work, variable hours, temporary staff, and PTO. Users may optionally outsource…
Kredily offers a solution to automate payroll and attendance tasks and also meet financial requirements. The Kredily HRMS and Payroll Software helps Companies automate their HR and Payroll workflows. Kredily is also tax-compliant offering in-built PF, ESI, PT & TDS checks, challan…
FastFund Online from Araize is an SaaS system that integrates nonprofit, fund accounting, fund raising (CRM) and payroll in a single solution. The vendor says FastFund Online is designed to help nonprofits take control of their fiscal and development responsibilities in order to…
DATIS, from ContinuumCloud in Tampa, Florida is a comprehensive HR solution featuring core HR, benefits administration and payroll, some talent management, applicant tracking and recruiting, time and attendance, and workforce analytics.
Enduring companies know that their people are their most important assets and they invest in helping them excel. Eddy is an HR Suite built for local businesses that aims to streamline tedious HR processes and improves the employee experience. With Eddy the user can hire, onboard,…
Workzoom offers people management software designed to help medium-sized enterprises connect and inspire their teams to do the right things at the right time while also providing learning opportunities and insight for strategic decision making. Workzoom's technology creates a tailored…
SyncHR headquartered in Oakland, California offers their eponymous platform for HR management, benefits and payroll.
Payroll Relief is payroll processing software for accountants, from AccountantsWorld headquartered in Hauppauge. Payroll Relief automates actions like direct deposit, tax payment, tax filing, and electronic child support, boasting 100% calculation accuracy, and also supports batch…
Blue Marble offers a global payroll solution. Their cloud-based payroll solution WebGlobe®makes it easy to manage international payroll in 150+ countries, and its customized reporting enables users to access all payroll providers in one location and see a consolidated view of payroll…
Alight Global Payroll (formerly NGA Global Payroll) is a payroll management software solution. It is built specifically to help multinational companies maintain globally compliant payrolls.
Inova is a payroll and HR solutions company serving small and medium-sized employers across the United States. Headquartered in Nashville, TN. Inova Payroll provides a human capital management solution to better attract, hire, pay and engage employees. Features include a single…
ADO Cekergi us a global payroll platform connecting and unifying multiple country payrolls into a single, unified solution.
Access PeopleXD is a mobile-first, 100% SaaS HR and Payroll solution that connects processes from hire to retire including Payroll, People Management, Workforce Management, Talent, Recruitment, Learn, Compliance and Analytics.
SmartLinx Solutions offers a workforce management suite that includes applicant tracking, staff schedule optimization, time and attendance, human resources, payroll, employee self-service, business analytics, licensing and training management, ACA compliance management, mobility,…
MYOB PayGlobal is a human capital management (HCM) suite with integrated payroll module available to businesses in Australia and New Zealand, from MYOB in Melbourne.
HROne is a product of Uneecops Workplace Solutions, developed to help the companies detangle HR processes at their workspaces. Companies tend to do payroll and other HR functions manually, introducing error. HROne helps these startups, SMEs and Corporations that struggle to bring…
FREY Municipal Software (FMS), headquartered in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, develops and refines applications to manage the core public sector functions associated with Budgetary Finance, Payroll and Public Utility Billing and administration. They aim to deliver a suite of "Perpetually…
Timelabs is a pro-domain HRMS solution that comes with system modules and advanced features helping businesses to manage, track, assess, and enable people to perform within an end-to-end HR management system. Timelabs offers a service automation framework for organizations to enable…
Omind Technologies offers the workforce management product – Mind Workplace. The technologically advanced workforce management software can be paired with any system to manage daily operational challenges and gain employee insights. It enables the users to generate efficacy in workforce…
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What is Payroll Software?
Payroll software is a point solution that focuses on calculating and processing employee pay, generating tax forms, and benefits administration. However, payroll capabilities can also be rolled into larger human resources (HR) management software, ERP software, or accounting and budgeting software.
Using a payroll software centralizes the myriad payroll processes onto one platform and provides a variety of tools to make payroll functions more efficient and accurate. Ideally, payroll software will prevent human errors when calculating and administering payroll, as well as allow employees to self-service some functions to reduce administrative overhead.
Payroll Software Features & Capabilities
Most vendors offering payroll software include features such as:
- Calculating employee pay
- Automatically calculating deductions for withholdings (e.g. state and federal taxes, insurance and retirement contributions)
- Direct deposit check processing
- Printing checks for employees not enrolled in direct deposit
- Generating tax forms
- Integrating with external payroll vendors
- Issuing off-cycle checks or on-demand payments
- Maintaining payroll history for each employee
- Administering benefit plans
- Managing retirement plans
- Payroll tracking and auditing
- Modifying and revising employee salaries
- Running payroll balance and calculation reports
- Employee self-service
Payroll Software for Small Businesses vs. Enterprises
Smaller businesses often don’t need all the additional features, and heftier price tags, that come with HR, HCM, or ERP software suites. Some examples of payroll point solutions that are targeted for small businesses are Intuit Payroll, Gusto’s Payroll platform, and Paychex Flex.
In contrast, HR management software and HCM suites are usually geared towards large businesses and enterprises. HR and HCM packages typically include broader HR management functions, such as maintaining employee records, managing employee leave, and keeping track of company provided employee assets.
Payroll Software vs. Accounting Software
Similarly to HR management and HCM software, accounting software includes a wide array of functions including but extending beyond payroll capabilities. Accounting software is primarily a financial dashboard that records and updates a company’s financial transactions and information.
Some examples of accounting software that offer payroll capabilities include Wave, QuickBooks Online, and Priority AccountEdge.
In-House vs. Outsourced Payroll
Traditionally, outsourcing payroll services were the dominant model as companies saw this as a way to avoid hiring payroll administrators. Outsourcing is still common, but many companies now choose to conduct payroll in-house with either cloud-based or on-premise solutions.
However, modern payroll software is changing this bifurcated model and offering a third option - cloud-based semi-outsourced payroll software. This hybrid option allows the company to retain control over core payroll processes while outsourcing certain activities, such as calculating tax withholdings.
Payroll Software Deployment
Payroll programs have a few different deployment options, including more traditional on-premise solutions and cloud-based SaaS options. Currently, deployment trends are shifting from on-premise, or hosted, solutions to cloud-based applications that can be partially or fully outsourced.
Some vendors offering different deployment alternatives are:
- On-premise & cloud-based HR/human capital management (HCM) software with payroll capabilities: SAP, Oracle, Kronos, ADP
- Cloud-only HCM software with payroll capabilities: Ultimate Software, Workday, Ceridian
- Cloud-only for small to mid-sized businesses: Trinet, Paychex, Patriot Software
Payroll Software Comparison
When comparing options to find the best payroll software for you, be sure to evaluate these factors:
- Scope of each solution: Payroll capabilities can be found across a range of product sizes. The middle of the road solution would include all the necessary functions for calculating, processing, and administering payroll. Larger solutions will include additional non-payroll functions, like HR management or accounting. On the other end, there are some tools for specific payroll functions, like tax compliance. Holistically evaluate your financial software needs to ensure you purchase a product that can meet as many of your current and future needs as possible.
- Customer support and service: According to TrustRadius reviews of payroll solutions, the quality and level of customer service that comes with the purchase is a significant strength, or weakness, of many payroll products. The quality of customer service is particularly important for navigating payroll’s changing regulatory landscapes and compliance requirements. Payroll vendors can help you adjust your processes and stay compliant, but not all products will be able to deliver this service.
- Mobile Accessibility: Any payroll software should allow employees to access it through their phones. Your employees should be able to access their pay stubs, pay history, and self service personal information like direct deposit info. Consider the range of capabilities available to employees and administrators through products’ mobile applications, and any additional costs that may entail.
Pricing Information
Payroll point solutions have monthly, subscription-based fees and are generally less expensive than HRM, HCM, or ERP software packages. Prices for point solutions start at $10/month for self-service or basic packages and increase up to $100/month. Most vendors also offer a free trial of their products.
Suite software packages may have subscription fees or a one time license and installment fee. Monthly fees can range from $10 - $50 per employee. One-time fees can range upwards of $20,000, and future maintenance and upgrade costs may apply as well.