Zenefits

Unique Selling Point:
With Zenefits Advisory Services (additional $8/month/employee), you get unlimited access to Zenefits’ HR and payroll advisor services. With a quick email or phone call you can get advice and support for a range of complicated issues and use cases, helping you deal with changes to company policies, regulatory compliance, overtime rules, unique taxation circumstances, employee terminations and more.

Who is this app for:
If you’re looking for an advanced, comprehensive payroll, HR and benefits solution with huge flexibility, options for a large range of needs and use cases for businesses of all industries and sizes, then Zenefits may be for you. While primarily marketed as a HR and employee management/engagement tool, Zenefits offers payroll services as an add-on to all of it’s packages. With it’s various products, integrations and add-ons, Zenefits offers comprehensive management solutions that integrate with every stage of the employment lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to ongoing performance and compensation management, upskilling and retention.

As it’s name would suggest, Zenefits also focusses specifically on the provision and management of benefits and healthcare solutions for your employees, allowing you to offer quality health coverage, life insurance, commuter benefits, 401k’s and more. With automated workflows for key employee events like promotions, department/team transfers, and terminations, you can also easily navigate your employees’ career journey. With Zenefits app integrations, you can create more efficient workflows by connecting Zenefits with popular apps suchas salesforce, QuickBooks and more. If you have a business with dynamic, complicated payroll and employee management needs, or plan to be in the future, and you’re looking for a single comprehensive solution that covers all of your payroll, HR, payroll needs all though one platform, then Zenefits is likely to be an attractive option.

Bonus points:
– With With Geotagging through the Zenefits app, you can see your employees’ clock in/out locations in real time and address any potential issues or discrepancies.
– With Zenefits Employee Engagement Surveys, you can collect, measure and review employee feedback to manage employee satisfaction and help to increase retention, morale and productivity.
– With Zenefits’ partnership with Thrive Global, you can assess your team’s well‑being and help to improve  mental resilience, health, and productivity through ongoing wellness surveys and personalized, actionable recommendations.

Feature Checklist

Features
Details
Free Tax Filing
Yes (Federal, State, Local)
Time Tracking
Yes
Automated Payslips
Yes
Automated Tax Filing
Yes (Federal, State, Local)
Benefits Integration
Yes
Worker’s Comp Integration
Yes
Direct Deposit Fee
No
Multi State Payroll
Yes
International Payroll
No
Monthly Fees
$14 – $27/month per employee
Total Rating -
4/5