3 STEPS TO EVALUATE A PAYROLL PROVIDER

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From your company culture needs, to size and software capabilities — sorting through options to find an ideal payroll provider can be overwhelming. Here are some critical steps you can take to simplify the process when evaluating a payroll provider.

Sarah McPhaul has 12 years of experience in the realm of Human Capital Management. She has been servicing clients in many industries including healthcare, construction, real estate, manufacturing, food, and small business entities. Having worked in the Human Resources and Payroll world on the flip side, Sarah understands the pain points that can come with transitioning Payroll/HCM systems. She ensures that her clients receive top tier customer service and care, as well as quality improvements in their payroll processes.

By Sarah McPhaul

Step 1:

Determine a culture match

Organizational culture is your business’s fingerprint, and each business is entirely unique. This culture, facilitated from within, is usually a major factor in all facets of decision-making—including payroll.

Your payroll outsourcing partners need to promote your mission and care about your employees. With larger payroll companies, your business could never hear from the same service representative twice. This lack of familiarity with your account needs could be detrimental.

Step 2: Evaluate the software features you need

When assessing various providers and payroll software options, it’s important to factor in the ease of use, cost of the software and customer service availability. With a plethora of software options to choose from, considering implementation time can help you decide which payroll service plan to choose. Shorter implementation time is not always a good thing — you might be left with too many questions, a poor launch and little understanding of the software itself. Your payroll software should be capable of meeting all your human capital management needs. Software with features like time and attendance, benefit enrollment and employee self-service will help your organization complete payroll and human resources tasks efficiently.

Step 3: Explore whether they can meet your post-implementation expectations

Understanding what postimplementation payroll operations look like is paramount during your evaluation process. Communication between you and your payroll provider should be consistent and convenient. Ensuring you have local support with intimate knowledge of your goals and account can make a difference when you need additional assistance.

Payroll customized to you

Beene Garter’s Payroll Services are customized to your exact needs. With Asure, a leading human capital management software, we offer you a powerful cloud-based payroll and workforce solution. This robust software is backed by our team of local experts. Dedicated representatives assigned specifically to your account to maintain the ease of open communication and understanding. Let us run your payroll so you can focus on what matters most — your business and employees.

Visit beenegarter.com/services/ outsourcing/payroll-services/ to learn more.