Paychex

Founded by B. Thomas Golisano in 1971

Manage payroll, HR, and employee benefits for any business size

Cost

Demo

Rating

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Time to value

Moderate Setup (1-3 hours)

You can use Paychex to run payroll, manage HR tasks, and administer employee benefits from one place. It handles payroll processing, automated tax filing, time and attendance tracking, employee onboarding, recruiting, 401(k) plans, health insurance, and workers' compensation. It serves businesses of all sizes, from self-employed individuals to companies with 100+ employees, and offers access to HR professionals who can provide compliance guidance and support.

What Paychex does

Process employee payroll on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly scheduleFile quarterly and annual payroll tax returns automaticallyTrack employee clock-in and clock-out times via time clocks or mobile appEnroll employees in health insurance and retirement benefitsPost job listings and screen applicants with AI-assisted toolsGenerate compliance reports for labor law requirementsSet up direct deposit for employee paychecksCreate and send employee offer letters and onboarding documentsAutomated payroll tax filing and administrationBuilt-in AI-assisted recruiting with applicant trackingFull-service PEO that bundles HR, benefits, and compliance under one contractIntegrated time clocks and attendance tracking connected directly to payroll401(k) plan administration recognized as a leading provider in the U.S.On-demand access to over 7,600 HR professionals and compliance advisorsWorkers' compensation insurance with pay-as-you-go billingEmployee self-service portal for pay stubs, tax forms, and benefits

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