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 outsource payroll through Howell in-house servies, 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.
Howell In-House Payroll Adminstration Services - Payroll Outsourcing
Howell has experienced in-house payroll specialists to help large employers who prefer to use Howell as their payroll administration department instead of processing in-house. The services are customized to meet employer’s. Features and services include:
- web-based
- multi-state
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data entry
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processing
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deductions
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garnishments
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- accruals
- retroactive pays
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direct deposits
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tax filings
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W-2s
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reconciliation
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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
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- 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
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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
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- 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
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