Managed Payroll Services
A full-time payroll manager costs $60,000-$100,000 per year in salary and benefits alone. BEG runs your entire payroll operation at $25-$45 per employee per month, all-inclusive. Every cycle, every filing, every compliance update. Nothing for your team to touch.
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What Payroll Actually Costs You
How It Works
We review your current payroll setup, team size, and compliance needs. You get a clear scope and a flat monthly cost before we start.
We migrate your data, configure your payroll structure, and run a clean first cycle. No interruption to your team, no lost history.
Every pay cycle, every tax filing, every year-end form. Your team never touches payroll again. Questions go to your BEG contact, not a call center.
Complete Scope
Most payroll vendors process checks and leave everything else to you. BEG manages the full scope from initial setup through year-end close at one flat monthly rate.
What You Get
Common objection: "Switching payroll is too painful to be worth it."
BEG can run payroll in your existing system or in our isolved account, whichever fits your situation. Most clients do not need to migrate anything. We configure around your current setup and run from there. No disruption, no lost history, no re-training your team on new software.
Common objection: "Our last payroll vendor kept charging us for add-ons."
$25-$45 PEPM covers everything: payroll processing, tax filings, W-2s, direct deposit, new hire reporting, and compliance updates. One number, every month. We tell you the exact rate on your discovery call before you commit to anything.
Common objection: "Every time something is wrong, I spend an hour on hold."
You have a dedicated BEG contact who runs your payroll and knows your structure. When there is a question, a change, or an issue, you call that person. Not a 1-800 number. Not a ticket queue. Not someone who has never seen your account. One contact, year-round.
How It Compares
The right model depends on your headcount, risk tolerance, and how much time your team can afford to spend on payroll every pay period.
| Factor | BEG Managed Payroll | In-House Manager | Self-Service Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (50 employees) | $1,250-$2,250 all-in | $6,000-$9,000+ (salary and benefits) | $300-$600 plus your time |
| Who runs payroll | BEG: fully managed | Your employee | You or your team |
| Tax filings | All 50 states, fully handled | Depends on expertise | Platform-assisted; you verify |
| W-2s and year-end | Fully managed by BEG | Employee dependent | Generated; you distribute |
| Multi-state compliance | Yes, all 50 states included | Varies by experience | Platform-assisted |
| Employee questions | BEG handles directly | One person (turnover risk) | Self-service portal |
| Migration required | No: works in your system | Hire, train, onboard (months) | Full data migration required |
| Time to live payroll | 3-5 business days | 6-12 weeks to hire and train | 4-8 weeks to configure |
| Key risk | None: BEG is accountable | Turnover leaves you exposed | You own all errors and penalties |
The Cost Comparison
A payroll manager at $75,000 per year costs $6,250 per month before benefits, PTO, and overhead. BEG manages the same function at $25-$45 per employee per month. For a 50-person company, that is $1,250-$2,250 per month total -- versus a $70,000+ salary. The difference goes back to your bottom line every single month.
Onboarding Capacity
To guarantee zero disruption to your first pay cycle, BEG limits new managed payroll onboards to 3 per month. The next available onboarding window is filling. Get your quote this week to secure your slot before it closes.
We audit your last quarter for errors at no cost and deliver your exact monthly rate within 24 hours. No commitment required.
By State
State payroll tax, SUI, and compliance handled from one account. Find your state below.
By Need
Fully managed payroll for small teams with no HR staff, at $25-$45 PEPM.
OutsourcingHand payroll to certified specialists who work inside your existing system, no migration.
Buyer's GuideHow to evaluate payroll companies: transparent pricing, no forced migration, a real point of contact.
For EmployersWhat a real payroll provider takes off an owner or CFO's desk, and what stays your liability.
Pay StubsAccurate stubs from real processed payroll, employee self-service access, state compliance built in.
Cost Guides
In-house, software, PEO, or managed: the real all-in monthly cost, compared side by side.
Per EmployeeThe per-employee breakdown by company size, including an honest look at the $500 monthly minimum.
SystemsBuying software or an HCM system yourself vs. paying BEG to run payroll for you.
By Industry
Partner draws, multi-state attorneys, and billable staff handled correctly every cycle.
HealthcareClinical staff, shift differentials, and provider compensation on time and in compliance.
FinanceBonus structures, equity events, and zero-error payroll for finance firms.
TechnologyRemote teams, multi-state compliance, and rapid headcount growth managed cleanly.
EngineeringCertified payroll, prevailing wage, and project workforce handled without the headache.
TradesUnion CBA compliance, certified payroll, and multi-site workforce managed end to end.
ExecutiveDeferred compensation, executive benefits, and restricted-access payroll done right.
TruckingW-2 vs. 1099 driver classification, per diem compliance, and multi-state DOT payroll handled.
VeterinaryProduction-based associate pay, relief vet classification, and mixed staff payroll managed.
AutoCommission draws, clawbacks, flat-rate technician FLSA, and demo vehicle tax reporting handled.
Cannabis280E compliance, banking-adjacent payroll complexity, and state licensing employment rules handled.
ChildcareHigh-turnover staff processing, substitute classification, and CCAP subsidy compliance managed.
Home HealthFLSA 2015 caregiver rules, live-in aide overtime, and Medicaid wage compliance handled.
Faith-BasedMinister housing allowance, dual-status clergy, and SECA elections managed correctly.
NonprofitGrant-restricted fund allocation, volunteer classification, and Form 990 comp disclosure handled.
AgencyRemote multi-state teams, W-2 and contractor mix, and AE commission payroll handled.
FitnessPersonal trainer classification, group instructor pay, and membership commission overtime managed.
FranchiseMulti-location payroll, joint-employer documentation, and new location setup as you scale.
BankingGarnishment volume, loan officer commission overtime math, and multi-branch compliance handled.
BiotechClinical stipend classification, R&D credit wage documentation, and equity comp withholding managed.
CybersecurityContractor classification, on-call incident-response overtime, and government contract recordkeeping handled.
DentalAssociate production pay, multi-location DSO consolidation, and hygienist overtime handled correctly.
EnergyPer diem tax treatment, multi-state field crews, certified payroll, and shift differential pay managed.
HospitalityTip credit compliance, multi-property consolidation, and the service charge vs. tip distinction handled.
Payroll handled but handbooks, compliance, and leave still landing on your desk? BEG also delivers HR outsourcing, powered by isolved: certified HR professionals for a fraction of an in-house HR hire.
BEG vs. the Competition
Every major payroll platform charges differently and leaves a different share of the work on your desk. See exactly how BEG compares before you decide.
ADP TotalSource runs $150-$200+ PEPM with co-employment. BEG is $25-$45 PEPM, no PEO, no co-employer.
GustoGusto is software you manage. BEG manages payroll for you -- at a comparable or lower effective PEPM.
PaychexPaychex stacks per-run fees and filing surcharges. BEG is one flat rate, all-inclusive.
DeelDeel is built for global teams. If your workforce is US-based, BEG delivers more for less with no global overhead.
RipplingRippling automates payroll software. BEG eliminates payroll work entirely -- no login, no approval, no exceptions to manage.
TriNetTriNet co-employs your staff at $125-$200 PEPM. BEG manages payroll at $25-$45 PEPM with no PEO structure.
QuickBooksQuickBooks Payroll is software you run inside your books. BEG runs the entire payroll function for you at $25-$45 PEPM.
OnPayOnPay is a clean DIY platform. BEG takes payroll off your desk entirely, all-inclusive at one flat PEPM.
SquareSquare Payroll fits simple hourly teams. BEG manages multi-state, salaried, and exception-heavy payroll for you.
SurePayrollSurePayroll is self-service payroll software. BEG is a managed service: we run every cycle and filing for you.
PatriotPatriot is budget DIY software. BEG hands the work to a dedicated specialist at $25-$45 PEPM, all-inclusive.
JustworksJustworks bundles payroll into a PEO. BEG manages payroll in your existing system with no co-employment.
Head to Head
Neutral, side-by-side breakdowns of the payroll platforms buyers weigh against each other, then where fully managed payroll fits.
The two enterprise incumbents, side by side on pricing, service model, and who actually runs payroll.
Modern small-business software against the enterprise standard. Where each one fits.
Two popular small-business platforms compared on features, pricing visibility, and support.
Enterprise scale versus books-native simplicity. Which model matches your company.
Full-service incumbent against modern self-service. The honest tradeoffs.
All-in-one workforce automation versus focused payroll. What you gain and give up.
ADP's small-business product against its midmarket suite. When to move up.
Full-service payroll against books-native DIY. Which fits your team.
Two clean small-business platforms compared on pricing and depth.
Simple hourly payroll versus a fuller feature set. Where each wins.
Two global workforce platforms compared for US and international teams.
PEO-bundled payroll against standalone software. The structural difference.
Still running payroll yourself with free software or a spreadsheet? See an honest breakdown of when DIY payroll makes sense and when it becomes a liability, including real IRS penalty numbers.
Searching for HR and payroll handled together? See how BEG's managed payroll and HR outsourcing combine, two separate services, not one blurred offer.
FAQ
A fully managed service. BEG runs every pay cycle, every tax filing, and every year-end form for you. There is no software login for your team to manage. You approve payroll and BEG handles everything else.
No. BEG can work in your existing payroll system, including ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, and others, or we can run payroll in our isolved account if you prefer. Most clients do not migrate anything. We configure around what you already have.
Most clients are running cleanly within 3-5 business days. BEG handles data migration, system configuration, and a test cycle before processing your first live payroll. The 3-5 day window applies to clients moving to isolved. If we work in your existing system, setup is often faster.
Everything: payroll processing, direct deposit, tax withholding and remittance, quarterly and annual filings, W-2s, new hire reporting, garnishment processing, year-end close, and employee support for paycheck questions.
You call your BEG contact directly. The person who runs your payroll fixes it. Not a support queue, not a 1-800 number, not a first-level rep who has to escalate. BEG is accountable for payroll accuracy and we correct errors on our end.
Yes. BEG manages payroll across all 50 states as part of the standard service. That includes separate state tax registrations, state unemployment insurance filings, local tax handling, and compliance updates when states change rates or reporting requirements. If you add a new state, your BEG contact handles the registration and configuration.
Garnishments, including child support orders, student loan levies, tax levies, and court orders, are fully managed by BEG. We calculate correct withholding amounts per federal and state limits, deduct them from the applicable paychecks, remit payments to the correct agencies, and maintain records for auditing. New garnishment orders are processed as they arrive.
BEG manages the full year-end process. That includes reconciling payroll records against tax deposits, preparing and electronically filing W-2s with the Social Security Administration and applicable state agencies, and delivering W-2s to employees by the IRS deadline. If corrections are needed afterward, BEG handles W-2c filings as well.
isolved, BEG's preferred platform, runs on SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure with multi-tenant architecture and encryption at rest and in transit. Access to your payroll data is role-controlled and limited to authorized personnel. BEG never shares your payroll data outside of legally required remittances to tax authorities and direct deposit networks.
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