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# HR Software Resources

##### Articles and Discussions to expand your knowledge on HR Software

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts and [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you.

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## HR Software Articles

[![How to Conduct an Employment Background Check the Right Way](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/employment-background-check.png "How to Conduct an Employment Background Check the Right Way")](https://www.g2.com/articles/employment-background-check)

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### How to Conduct an Employment Background Check the Right Way
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There’s something to be said about finding the perfect candidate for a job.

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## HR Software Discussions

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Question on: OnPay
[Does OnPay charge extra fees for anything like W-2s, 1099s, multistate payroll, off-cycle pay runs, etc?](/discussions/does-onpay-charge-extra-fees-for-anything-like-w-2s-1099s-multistate-payroll-off-cycle-pay-runs-etc)

Many payroll providers advertise a low base price but tack on fees for common payroll necessities like year-end filings, adding employees in multiple states, or running off-cycle payroll. I want to understand OnPay's full pricing model before committing -- are there any additional fees buyers should know about upfront?

OnPay does not charge any extra or hidden fees for year-end filings, W-2s, 1099s, multi-state payroll, or off-cycle pay runs ⁠— all of these are included in the Payroll Essentials base plan for a clear rate of $49 base + $6 per worker monthly. While most competitors in the payroll space charge additional fees or hide these exact necessities behind upgrades, OnPay is committed to true price transparency. This means you get unlimited monthly pay runs in one state or multiple without unexpected costs when you add a worker in a new state or run an offcycle payroll. There are also zero added charges for local tax processing, software integrations, free data migration during setup, or ongoing employee benefits administration. Your monthly cost will only change if your headcount fluctuates or if you choose to layer in optional modular add-ons like HR or time tracking. Additionally, while downloading and self-printing your year-end W-2 and 1099 forms is completely free, the only optional fee outside of your advertised monthly costs would be a $10 charge per form if you choose to have OnPay print and mail hard copies directly to your workers. 

Answered: Monica Thysell on June 16, 2026

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Question on: Paycom
[How secure is Paycom's HR and Payroll data?](/discussions/how-secure-is-paycom-s-hr-and-payroll-data)

We're in the retail industry, and with security being our top priority, how does Paycom support cybersecurity for Payroll and HR data?

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Answered: Peyton V on June 11, 2026

Great question, and it's one we're always happy to answer because security is foundational to everything we do. Paycom uses a single database, the only one of its kind in the industry, so your HR and payroll data live in one place instead of across multiple systems. Fewer connection points mean fewer risks. We operate our own data centers and are the only HR tech company with Tier IV certification (the highest level). And we have two of them. This is backed by AES-256 encryption, multifactor authentication, 24/7 monitoring and regular testing, plus industry certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC 1, 2 and 3. You can review our full security standards here: https://www.paycom.com/about/security/

Answered: Alexis Correa on June 11, 2026

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[Is a dedicated lifestyle spending account platform worth it for a company with under 200 employees?](/discussions/is-a-dedicated-lifestyle-spending-account-platform-worth-it-for-a-company-with-under-200-employees)

For a company under 200 people, the fair question is whether a dedicated LSA platform earns its keep versus handling stipends manually or through payroll. I've been weighing this across the [Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) category](https://www.g2.com/categories/lifestyle-spending-account-lsa), and the honest read from reviews is that the value shows up when the platform removes reimbursement admin and lifts engagement, with the smaller-company fit strongest where billing flexes to actual usage.

- [**JOON**](https://www.g2.com/products/joon/reviews) **:** A frequent choice for smaller teams, with reviewers highlighting low admin lift, quick implementation, and high adoption. It replaced ad-hoc setups like a lone gym-membership perk for several small companies without much overhead.
- [**Holisticly**](https://www.g2.com/products/holisticly/reviews) **:** Its pay-only-for-utilized-stipend model and no annual commitment lower the risk for a smaller employer testing an LSA, and employees get a wellness-focused catalog. Weigh that against the fulfillment and support delays reviewers report.
- [**Benepass**](https://www.g2.com/products/benepass/reviews) **:** Reviewers credit it with consolidating multiple programs into one system and cutting cost-restrictive platforms, which can justify the spend even at a smaller size if you're replacing several tools. Support and implementation get consistent praise.
- [**Fringe**](https://www.g2.com/products/fringe/reviews) **:** The marketplace model gives a small team a rich, low-effort perk employees actually use, described as an easy monthly benefit. It's more about engagement value than heavy admin tooling, which suits a lean HR function.

One note on evidence: I don't have a small-business-specific Grid for this category, so these lean on small-business and mid-market review signals rather than a dedicated SB ranking. For those under 200 employees, did a dedicated platform pay for itself, and was it the admin time saved or the engagement bump that justified it?

We switched from just doing ad-hoc reimbursements through payroll and honestly even at 80 people it was getting messy. Someone always had a question about whether something was covered, receipts were getting lost, and no one could see what the budget actually looked like. A dedicated platform solved most of that pretty quickly.

Answered: Yashwathy Marudhachalam on July 29, 2026

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