[ Payroll... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/payroll-automation/reviews) [ Payroll... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/payroll-automation/reviews) # Payroll Automation Features ##### ## Employee Self Service (4) Web Portal Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. Benefits Manager 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. Self Service Portal Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Show More ##### ## Administration (10) Payroll Entry 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. Direct Deposit Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. Expense Reimbursement Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. Pre-tax Deductions 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. Approvals Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. Check/W-2 Printing Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. Check/W-2 Delivery Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. Split Deposits Allow employees to allocate a fixed portion or percentage of their paycheck each pay period into designated accounts. Show More ##### ## Taxes (3) Tax Calculation Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. Tax Filing 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. Show More ##### ## Integration (10) 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. Time Tracking Integration Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. Accounting Integration Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. Core HR Integration Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases 401(k) Tracking Track 401(k) participant contributions and employer match Expense Tracking Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred Vacation/Leave Tracking Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Third-Party Integration Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features Show More ##### ## Platform (27) Reporting and Dashboards Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. User, Role, and Access Management 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. Scalability Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. Payroll Reporting View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Compensation Management Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies Timesheet Management Track the amount of time spent on a job or task Performance Management Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems Benefits Management Record employee's benefit plans and selections throughout career progression Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Payroll Management Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Cash Flow Management Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period Team Management Organizing a group of people to accomplish a task Policy Management Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization Calendar Management Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Attendance Management Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Deduction Management Determine what amounts employees should contribute towards their benefits from each paycheck Employee Management Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Reimbursement Management Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Receipt Management Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database Time Off Management Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Expense Management Plan, pay and track business related expenses. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (3) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (59) Reminders Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Applicant Tracking Find and manage potential candidates and their applications and resumes through the recruiting life cycle Time & Attendance Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy Predictive Analytics Predict future data based on historical data sets Learning & Development Facilitate training materials that help employees grow and progress in their positions Employee Database Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository Employee Engagement Tools to improve and measure employee satisfaction and involvement Self Service Portal Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Sick Leave Tracking Track and manage sick leave time Customizable Branding Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Mobile App Access the system via a mobile application Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Onboarding Process of familiarizing new clients, stakeholders or employees with the company, a new location, or a service Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports 360 Degree Feedback Tools for collecting comprehensive feedback on an employee from peers, subordinates, and manager Customizable Templates Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Succession Planning Planning, tracking and developing internal talent for future key position filling Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Approval Process Control Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval Surveys & Feedback Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Offboarding Closing out contracts by reviewing contract/project completion, finalizing payments, and ensuring terms and compliance as been achieved Reminders Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Employee Profiles Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges W-2 Preparation Automatically create and distribute W-2/1099 tax forms to employees. Multi-Country Pay employees in multiple countries using correct currencies and correct tax deduction amounts Employee Database Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Employee Self Service Gateway through which employees can access the system AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Multi-State Pay employees in multiple states with correct tax deduction amounts in each Approval Process Control Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval Tax Compliance Track tax-related transactions, tax remittance and tax reporting for various groups of employees and contractors Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Time Tracking Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO) Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Web-based Deployment SaaS, web-based, online deployment Payroll Outsourcing Delegate payroll processing to third party vendors Expense Claims Attaching relevant receipts or supporting documents to submit expenses for reimbursement Multi-Currency Manage and handle various international currencies Corporate/Business Software specialized for corporate use Chatbot AI-based platform which conducts a conversation via auditory or textual methods 1099 Preparation Generate, file and review 1099 tax forms for IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Auto Update Automatic update of information / software Time & Attendance Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy AI/Machine Learning Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data Employee Onboarding Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities Batch Processing Software's ability to perform similar action on multiple similar files simultaneously Accounting Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. For Accountants Software specialized for accountants and accounting firms For CPA Firms Software specialized for certified public accountants (financial advisors) who help outside entities reach financial goals Multi-Location Manage and support multiple locations Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data For Small Businesses Designed for small businesses Workflow Automation Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![isolved](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/13a7cc0061d21b68444997f6c3d85ca0/isolved.svg "isolved") isolved 4.3/5(1,320) ](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) [ ![Paylocity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bd6131cf9b0260bb95666ba5a37a54bb/paylocity.svg "Paylocity") Paylocity 4.4/5(6,135) ](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) [ ![Justworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a586dba24505217d74a0ce78f2fcfc6/justworks.png "Justworks") Justworks 4.6/5(1,126) ](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/payroll-automation/competitors/alternatives) ##### Categories on G2 [ Payroll ](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)[ HCM Software ](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software) ##### Explore More [ Simplus vs Spaulding Ridge vs IBM Consulting for an enterprise comparing quote to cash consulting firms: which brings the sharpest QTC expertise across Salesforce CPQ and revenue recognition with the most predictable delivery track record? 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