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Our award-winning payroll software makes it easier to run — and grow — your business. We automate all of the hard stuff so you can spend more time on what’s most important.
Pay your team in record time — even on your phone. It only takes a few clicks or taps to enter hours, review, and approve each pay run, whether you do it yourself or have a payroll administrator handle it.
One on one setup and data migration
Unlimited pay runs per month plus no cancellation fees
Direct deposit, automated tax filing, W-2s, and 1099s
Software integrations
Employee self-service portal
Full suite of HR tools
Payroll software helps employers pay employees accurately and on time while automating tax filing for compliance. It eliminates the need for manual calculations, saves time, and ensures the correct deductions are made. With centralized employee data, it generates essential documents like pay stubs, and automates direct deposit paychecks. Most businesses use payroll software to minimize administrative hires, streamline operations, keep compliant, and free up time to focus on growth. Because some companies hire a mix of W-2 employees, independent contractors, and part-time workers, modern providers make it easy to pay individuals, no matter how they are classified.
Payroll software is typically available in the cloud, which means you (or employees with access) can log in and use it securely from internet browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, as well as mobile devices. There are applications, on the other hand, that are installed on your laptop or computer workstation (that don’t need internet access to use).
“Ask for help: Working with a payroll software company like OnPay can be a smart move to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.”
— Noel Lorenzana, CPA and tax expert
Business owners researching payroll solutions have a lot of choices. So how can you be sure you’re choosing the right payroll software that checks all the boxes? Both third-party reviews and the first-hand experiences of other businesses. Want to learn more? Read reviews of our software by the top media outlets or check out comments from similar businesses that have chosen us as their payroll provider.
Forbes
PCMag
CNBC
The Ascent by Motley Fool
We help small business owners avoid mistakes and save time. We handle all the federal, state, and local payroll tax filing, we guarantee our calculations, and we’ll put our 30 years of payroll experience to work for you whenever you have a question.
We know how important it is for business owners to stay on top of tax compliance. That’s why, in addition to filing and paying your federal payroll taxes, we also take care of all state and local payroll taxes, without additional fees (no matter how many states you operate in). Not only do we make your tax payments, but we also file Form 941 quarterly and Form 940 at the end of each year. You even get lifetime access to records of these filings stored right in your account, so you always know which tax form filing has been taken care of and when.
“It was very easy to switch from another provider to OnPay. The interface is user friendly and I was running payroll in no time.”
– Luke, Daily’s Produce
Say goodbye to double data entry. Our best-in-class integrations with Xero and Quickbooks accounting software are the most flexible you’ll find — so you can save time and keep the books looking good.
See the information you really care about with our Report Designer. It lets you set up and save custom payroll reports to highlight the numbers that matter most to your business (whatever they happen to be).
“OnPay is simple to use and the customer support is outstanding! They have been fantastic in their accuracy and promptness, every time I’ve needed them.”
– Scott, Silicon Valley Golf Performance Center
Processing payroll can be time-consuming, and needs to be handled correctly for companies to stay compliant. Even the most basic payroll requires close attention to detail. Most payroll software solutions automate the heavy lifting needed to process payroll while staying up-to-date with employment laws related to payroll tax filings and compliance.
Though features vary across providers, generally, a basic payroll software system should offer business owners the ability to:
These are just some of the reasons why businesses incorporate payroll software services into their operations. But there’s more that goes into a great payroll service than just the payroll software system.
There can be a lot to keep up with when running payroll manually, even with only a few employees. Our payroll experts share their knowledge in resources to help you get things right. From completing your tax forms to keeping payroll operations running smoothly, we break down the tough topics so business owners can quickly find the information you need.
Get everything we do for just $40 + $6/person each month (and no tiers or hidden fees). Here’s just some payroll software features you’ll have access to:
“OnPay is a great solution for my business. It is an easy, flexible source for managing my employees’ payroll and benefits. And, if I ever have questions or concerns, their customer support is on point.”
– Dain C Paxton, DMD MS LLC
Growing your team comes with growing responsibilities, from onboarding new hires to staying compliant with HR-related issues. In addition to keeping track of a host of administrative tasks, many employers are looking for ways to create a happy and productive workplace. That’s why we stay ahead of human resource trends and publish resources that businesses can use to take their HR efforts up a notch.
“OnPay is a very convenient tool for small business owners like me. It’s quick and easy and allows me to run payroll with what works best for my business.”
– Andrea Gutierrez Ready, Set, Dance! LLC
Growing your team comes with growing responsibilities, from onboarding new hires to staying compliant with HR-related issues. In addition to keeping track of a host of administrative tasks, many employers are looking for ways to create a happy and productive workplace. That’s why we stay ahead of human resource trends and publish resources that businesses can use to take their HR efforts up a notch.
Try OnPay out yourself to see how easy payroll and HR can be. To get started, just share a few basic details about your business. Our team of pros will set everything up and import your employees’ information for you.
Yes, most businesses with one employee still need to run payroll, even if that employee is you. This is because the payroll process involves more than just calculating and distributing wages to employees. It also includes keeping track of earnings, withholding taxes, tracking benefits contributions, and providing necessary documentation of payroll records where required. OnPay makes it easier to calculate, pay, and file payroll taxes, even if you only have one employee on the team.
Running payroll requires a few steps, whether using payroll software or running it manually and can be accomplished in six steps. What follows is a high-level overview of the steps, and we go into more detail on each one in our article on how to run payroll for the first time.
Step one: Get a FEIN.
Step two: Register with state agencies
Step three: Register in every state where employees reside
Step four: Employee forms
Step five: Create a pay schedule
Step six: Figure out how you’ll pay employees
Most providers make the software setup a quick process. In many cases, the vendor will need some basic details such as your company name, Tin-house payroll experts will do all the heavy lifting — from setting up your dashboard to adding your clients and their employees. We’ll even enter any prior wages to make it easy to switch. And can have you up and running in a matter of days.
Businesses of all shapes and sizes use payroll software because it can save time, its affordable, most integrate with accounting software, many are easy to use, and can be accessed from anywhere on the internet, including mobile devices, tablets, or laptops.
We have the very best payroll integrations with QuickBooks and Xero, and our payroll software syncs seamlessly with top time-tracking software, like QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets), Deputy, and When I Work. See all our integrations.
OnPay’s research found that small businesses spend almost 40 hours a month on payroll and HR-related tasks. Though there are many factors that affect a small business, incorporating a payroll solution can reduce time spent on administrative work and back-office to-dos.
Good question! While we offer easy-to-use payroll software that’s trusted by thousands of business owners, one-on-one tax consultation does not appear on our list of services. That’s why we make it easy for you to invite your bookkeeper into your payroll process, with advanced permissions that keep you in control of who sees what.
We use industry-standard SSL high-grade encryption (AES-256 256 bit), housed in our secure data facility. All data is redundantly backed up in real-time in multiple locations in the US. We also allow you to set up Multi-Factor Authentication for your account, with the option to verify your login, either periodically, or upon each login.
It’s the easiest and safest way to pay people on-time, accurately, and with almost no effort. Cash can be lost or stolen, and checks can be misplaced, or even forged, but direct deposit is the most secure way to pay your workers. Learn about our direct deposit payroll.