Outsourcing Payroll Mitigates Risk and Reduces Cost
That’s why we offer a comprehensive Managed Payroll solution designed to streamline your payroll operations and ensure accurate and timely payments for your employees. With our extensive range of services, we handle every aspect of payroll management, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your business.
We handle it all! Tasks such as employee maintenance, managing payroll records, exemptions, direct deposit, deductions, garnishments, and tax levies. We ensure your organization is in compliance and runs like clockwork. We do this by optimizing your payroll operations -developing, standardizing, and following policies and procedures. Book a free consultation with our team to learn more!
Comprehensive Payroll Management Services
Our Managed Payroll solution becomes your payroll department. We ensure a timely process that handles all of the pre, post, and during payroll activities to ensure your employees are paid accurately and timely. As a trusted managed service provider, we handle an extensive range of services designed to streamline your payroll operations:
Employee Maintenance
Payroll Records
Direct Deposits
Deductions
Onboarding
Payroll Exceptions Collection
Independent QA Review
Post Payroll Reporting
Offboarding
We ensure your organization is in compliance and runs like clockwork. With standardized policies and proven processes, we deliver the accuracy and efficiency companies expect from leading business payroll services. Book a free consultation today to see how a dedicated payroll service provider can support your team.
Payroll Pre-Process
- Collaborate with HR teams on new hires, re-hires, and terminations
- Maintain payroll records, exemptions, and direct deposits
- All deduction updates, such as prorations, arrearages, and one-time changes, including bonuses and additional earnings
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
Time & Attendance
- Review and verify timekeeping information for accuracy
- Coordinate and oversee approval processes with managers
- Provide alerts for errors, missing data, or unapproved entries
- Import Time Data Into the Payroll for Processing
Payroll Processing
- Process gross-to-net payroll to ensure accurate vendor payments
- Record and document payroll transactions as directed
- Audit and distribute preliminary payroll reports for client approval
- Identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized
Payroll Post Processing
- Prepare reports on earnings, taxes, deductions, and benefits
- Generate general ledger reports for distribution to finance teams
- Provide HR and Benefits departments with standardized payroll reports
- Support end-of-month closing, audits, and special adjustments
Our Proprietary QA Process
Every payroll is independently reviewed by HCM Unlocked’s Payroll QA Team.
Payroll Formulation & Initial Review
Handoff to QA Team
Payroll QA Review
QA Signoff with Manager Approval
Client
Signoff
Payroll Submission
Payroll Formulation & Initial Review
Handoff to QA Team
Payroll QA Review
QA Signoff with Manager Approval
Client
Signoff
Payroll Submission
- Payroll Changes Tracker
- Variance & Exceptions
- Cross-System Reconciliation
- Comprehensive Report Analysis
- QA Log & Audit Trail
- Continuous Quality Updates
FAQs
Can Managed Payroll scale as my business grows?
Yes. Services are designed to adapt as you add employees, expand locations, or introduce new benefits. This flexibility ensures your payroll process remains smooth during periods of growth.
How does Managed Payroll differ from in-house payroll?
Managed payroll shifts the responsibility to a dedicated provider who uses proven systems and expertise to handle payroll efficiently. In-house teams often lack the same resources, making errors and compliance risks more likely.
Is Managed Payroll right for small and mid-sized businesses?
Yes. Whether you have 10 employees or 1,000, a dedicated payroll service provider can save time, reduce risk, and provide peace of mind that payroll is handled correctly.