payroll services

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:

	Avoid IRS penalties for late or incorrect tax filings and gain access to world-class payroll practices
	Leverage outside payroll expertise regarding regulations, withholding rates, and government forms
	Reduce direct labor costs and time and also free up staff time associated with an in-house payroll
	Avoid technology headaches and the worry if payroll software and tax tables are up to date
	Eliminate business risk of payroll knowledge walking out the door when payroll personnel resigns
	Increase focus on core competencies rather than spend time on detailed daily payroll issues
	Eliminate concerns about missing payroll when in-house payroll personnel is sick or vacationing

	Handle payroll issues that are difficult to manage such as complex deductions, garnishments, and union payrolls handled with ease
	Redeploy capital funds for other company priorities
	Eliminate the need for in-house IT expertise
	Safeguard payroll data with offsite data storage and remote backup systems
	Provide the convenience of direct deposit for employees and eliminate the time-consuming paper handling for the employer

Features of a Payroll Management System:

	Internal or external hosting option
	Paperless processing
	Online pay statement
	Seamlessly integrated software upgrades
	Multi-level security
	Integrated with general ledger
	Online reports
	Vacation / sick time reporting
	New hire reporting
	Time labor management tracking
	Wage garnishment processing
	Check register preview

	Banking services
	Direct deposit
	Check reconciliation
	Tax deposits & filing
	Online W2’s
	Tax credit services
	Compliance reviews
	Maintain maximum security of sensitive data
	Unemployment compensation management
	W-2 processing
	General ledger interface
	Time attendance interface