Checkwriters Features
Core HR (6)
Organization Management
As reported in 13 Checkwriters reviews. Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.
Time, Attendance, and PTO
Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. 13 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Expense Management
Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
Salary Structures
Based on 11 Checkwriters reviews. Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role
Compliance
Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting 17 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Benefits Administration
Based on 12 Checkwriters reviews. 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
Platform (16)
Customization
Based on 32 Checkwriters reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
Based on 16 Checkwriters 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.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 41 Checkwriters reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 39 Checkwriters reviews.
Mobility
As reported in 28 Checkwriters reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 42 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Dashboards
As reported in 40 Checkwriters reviews. Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline.
Reporting
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. This feature was mentioned in 14 Checkwriters reviews.
APIs / Integration
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.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
Performance and Reliability
Based on 13 Checkwriters reviews. Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Mobile User Support
Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. 12 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting and Dashboards
As reported in 52 Checkwriters reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
As reported in 52 Checkwriters reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. 52 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Scalability
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. This feature was mentioned in 34 Checkwriters reviews.
Time Tracking (3)
Ease of Completing Timesheets
Based on 14 Checkwriters reviews. Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users
Tracking Time to Project/Task
As reported in 10 Checkwriters reviews. Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects
Billable Time Rate Management
Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc.
Client Invoicing (3)
Invoice Creation and Delivery
Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded. 10 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Electronic Payments
As reported in 10 Checkwriters reviews. Accepts electronic payments from clients
Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition
Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately
Mobile Time Tracking (1)
Time Tracking
As reported in 13 Checkwriters reviews. Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device.
Administration (13)
Business Tool Integration
Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
Automated Reminders
Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets 10 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Policy Compliance Management
As reported in 12 Checkwriters reviews. Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies
User, Role, and Access Management
As reported in 14 Checkwriters reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Payroll Entry
As reported in 57 Checkwriters reviews. Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. This feature was mentioned in 45 Checkwriters reviews.
Direct Deposit
As reported in 55 Checkwriters reviews. Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
As reported in 23 Checkwriters reviews. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
Pre-tax Deductions
As reported in 51 Checkwriters reviews. Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
Wage Garnishment
Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. This feature was mentioned in 35 Checkwriters reviews.
Approvals
As reported in 35 Checkwriters reviews. Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.
Check/W-2 Printing
Based on 50 Checkwriters reviews. Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.
Check/W-2 Delivery
As reported in 53 Checkwriters reviews. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. This feature was mentioned in 53 Checkwriters reviews.
Benefits Manager
Based on 27 Checkwriters reviews. Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. 33 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. 54 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Tax Filing
Based on 51 Checkwriters reviews. Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.
Automatic Tax Payment
Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. 51 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Integration (3)
API / Integration
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. This feature was mentioned in 21 Checkwriters reviews.
Time Tracking Integration
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. This feature was mentioned in 24 Checkwriters reviews.
Accounting Integration
Based on 23 Checkwriters reviews. Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Benefits Administration Platform Features (20)
Benefits Record Management
Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.
Enrollment Planning
Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
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.
Document Management
Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.
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.
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.
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).
Mobile Benefits Access
Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more.
Benefits Record Management
Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.
Enrollment Planning
Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
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.
Document Management
Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Mobile Benefits Access
Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more.
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.
Internationalization
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Platform Content (10)
Forms Library
As reported in 10 Checkwriters reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process.
E-Forms
Provides electronic forms for employees to complete. 13 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
E-Signature
Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. This feature was mentioned in 13 Checkwriters reviews.
Background Checks
Enables the employer to perform background checks.
Offer Letter Approvals
Provides user with offer letter templates.
Offer Letter Templates
Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters.
Enrollment Planning
Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
Dashboard
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with
Education
Provides educational materials to help employees make informed decisions about their benefits.
Benefits Record Management
Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.
Platform Additional Functionality (8)
Self-Service Portal
Based on 14 Checkwriters reviews. Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
Automated Team Introductions
Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart.
Compliance Training
Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
Provides workflows which track new hire progress. This feature was mentioned in 12 Checkwriters reviews.
Onboarding Notifications
Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. This feature was mentioned in 14 Checkwriters reviews.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
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).
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.
Platform Data (2)
Onboarding Process Reporting
Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. This feature was mentioned in 12 Checkwriters reviews.
Visualization
Based on 11 Checkwriters reviews. Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Recruiting and Onboarding (2)
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text
Onboarding
Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. 14 reviewers of Checkwriters have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform Basics (3)
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Platform Performance (2)
Reporting
Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports
Monitoring
Contains application performance monitoring capabilities
Performance reviews (3)
360 Reviews
Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers.
Customizable Forms
Provides customizable employee review forms and questions.
Review Status Tracking
Tracks completion status of employee reviews.
Goals (2)
Goal-Setting
Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals.
Company Goals And OKRs
Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals.
Feedback (4)
Continuous Feedback
Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance.
Requesting Feedback
Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees.
1-On-1 Meetings
Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes.
Public Praise
Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance.
Data (2)
Dashboards And Reports
Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data.
Historical Data
Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained.
Platform - Compensation Planning (6)
Compensation Budgeting
Structures compensation pools and pay brackets that include the pay rules to facilitate continual planning for the organization.
Merit Cycle Planning
Manages compensation for merit cycles and transparently shares payscales when employees are eligible for raises and bonuses.
Pay Transparency
Provides open access when it comes to company salary ranges, as well as displaying reasoning for salary decisions from management.
Automated Compliance
Maintains compliance with corporate policies, state mandates, and federal regulations regarding compensation with builtin compliance features, including automated identification and flagging of unapproved behaviors.
Reward Structuring
Defines the various components of compensation packages, allowance plans, base pay, bonuses, and equity.
Compensation History
Accesses employee compensation history and talent records when evaluating compensation planning strategies.
Additional Features - Compensation Planning (3)
Reporting Capabilities
Creates standard reports on compensation data from the company, as well as graphical representations of data displayed by analytics dashboards.
Workflow Automation
Streamlines compensation planning processes by establishing triggers and alerts that automatically notify users when their input is required.
Integrations
Intergrates with other pay tools such as compensation management, salary and benchmarking, and pay equity software - as well as other HR solutions.
Agentic AI - Performance Management (2)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Onboarding (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
Policy and compliance management is a process to centrally manage standards, policies, and internal control processes cross-mapped to external regulatory standards. Learn more about policy and compliance management best practices and the associated benefits.
Enrollment planning is an institution's attempt to identify, attract, enroll, retain, and graduate a student population aligned with the institution’s purpose and goals while ensuring financial viability. Learn more about enrollment planning and best practices to follow for strategic enrollment management.
Wage garnishment can take its toll not only on employees but also on employers. Learn more about wage garnishment, how it can impact a business, and what to do if an employee receives a garnishment of their wages.


