| Payroll Management |
Payroll management is a complex function that requires comprehensive, flexible payroll solutions that have the ability to adapt to each employer’s requirements. Whether an employer elects to host a payroll system internally or chooses an external hosting option, Howell, along with its exclusive partner , Automatic Data Processing can recommend and install a cost-effective payroll solution. |
| Internal Hosting Option |
| Howell offers a comprehensive and easy-to-use payroll service for the desktop – and supports it with industry-leading payroll software, payroll programs such as general ledger, web-based timesheets and web-based payroll. This internally hosted payroll software is user-friendly and doesn’t require any in-house IT personnel to manage it. |
| External Hosting Option |
| Howell offers an easy-to-use, externally hosted payroll service that allows employers to access their payroll service software anytime and from any location via a secure web-based system. This externally hosted payroll option enables employers to complete payroll processing and general ledger with convenience, flexibility, security and confidence. |
| Advantages of Payroll Outsourcing: |
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Avoid IRS penalties for late or incorrect tax filings and gain access to world-class payroll practices |
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Leverage outside payroll expertise regarding regulations, withholding rates, and government forms |
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Reduce direct labor costs and time and also free up staff time associated with an in-house payroll |
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Avoid technology headaches and the worry if payroll software and tax tables are up to date |
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Eliminate business risk of payroll knowledge walking out the door when payroll personnel resigns |
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Increase focus on core competencies rather than spend time on detailed daily payroll issues |
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Eliminate concerns about missing payroll when in-house payroll personnel is sick or vacationing |
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Handle payroll issues that are difficult to manage such as complex deductions, garnishments, and union payrolls handled with ease |
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Redeploy capital funds for other company priorities |
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Eliminate the need for in-house IT expertise |
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Safeguard payroll data with offsite data storage and remote backup systems |
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Provide the convenience of direct deposit for employees and eliminate the time-consuming paper handling for the employer |
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| Features of a Payroll Management System: |
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Internal or external hosting option |
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Paperless processing |
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Online pay statement |
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Seamlessly integrated software upgrades |
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Multi-level security |
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Integrated with general ledger |
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Online reports |
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Vacation / sick time reporting |
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New hire reporting |
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Time labor management tracking |
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Wage garnishment processing |
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Check register preview |
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Banking services |
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Direct deposit |
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Check reconciliation |
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Tax deposits & filing |
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Online W2’s |
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Tax credit services |
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Compliance reviews |
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Maintain maximum security of sensitive data |
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Unemployment compensation management |
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W-2 processing |
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General ledger interface |
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Time attendance interface |
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