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Payroll and benefits

Power up your payroll with People First

Simplify your pay and benefits experience with self-service people love to use. All the digital tools you need to stay pay, time, and tax compliant. Grow engagement and financial wellbeing for your employees and your business. 

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A better way to handle payroll and benefits

Engagement and compliance covered

Self-service reduces admin stresses

Digital self-service makes for happier, more engaged employees. Users can log time, view pay slips, update personal details like bank accounts and addresses, and manage their benefits via a single online account, mobile app, and benefits card. 

Watertight compliance in every state

Stay ahead of evolving rules with centralized systems with payroll and benefits compliance built in. Leave no stone unturned with ACA administration, non-discrimination testing, and dependent eligibility audits to streamline processes and reduce risk for your organisation.  

Wellbeing for wallets and minds

Help employees enjoy total peace of mind with guidance on retirement savings, pay breakdowns, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, or on-demand pay for financial stability. Put their health first with access to telemedicine, mental health support, fitness resources, and wellness initiatives.  

Frequently asked questions

What benefits do you handle?

We handle a wide range of employee benefits, including health-related accounts like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), as well as COBRA and commuter perks. We also offer financial benefits like tuition reimbursement and retirement savings plans.

How can employees pay for benefits?

Employees receive a benefits card (usually two for the primary account holder) that is linked to their reimbursement account. When the card is used for eligible expenses, the payment is automatically deducted from the employee's account. If accepted by the provider, employees can also use their online account to send payment directly to the provider, such as for parking or vanpool services. Users can also use it within their digital wallet for contactless payments via their cell phone—completely securely encrypted.

What payroll frequencies do you support?

Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly. Additionally, we support 4-weekly and even annual pay frequencies.

How is tax calculated?

Pay
Payroll tax compliance is ensured by using geo-coding to link employees' work locations or residences to the correct tax tables. The system handles federal, state, and local tax rates, including intricacies like reciprocity and local tax jurisdictions. It also supports multiple pay rates, deductions, and other payroll conditions, ensuring accurate tax calculations and filings.

 

Benefits
We use pre-tax benefits like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and other employer-sponsored programs. These benefits allow employees to allocate a portion of their income before taxes are deducted, reducing their taxable income and, consequently, their federal, state, and FICA tax liabilities. Employers also benefit from reduced FICA tax burdens when employees contribute to these pre-tax accounts.

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