Managed Payroll vs. Paychex
Paychex Flex is software with optional specialist add-ons billed separately. BEG is a single flat-rate managed service where the entire payroll function is handled for you at a fraction of what Paychex costs all-in.
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Why Buyers Leave Paychex
Paychex Flex Essentials starts low, but the features you actually need -- HR advisors, time and attendance integration, compliance alerts -- are gated behind Select and Pro tiers that push your effective PEPM well past $100.
A Paychex HR specialist is a shared resource assigned to many accounts. They know the platform, not your business. When payroll questions come up, you often wait for a callback and re-explain your situation every time.
Per-run and per-filing fees compound quickly. Companies running bi-weekly payroll pay per-run charges 26 times per year. Year-end W-2 filing, tax notices, and off-cycle runs are often billed as extras on top.
Side by Side
| Factor | BEG Managed Payroll | Paychex |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (50 employees) | $1,250-$2,250 all-in | $2,500-$7,500+ at Flex Select/Pro |
| Dedicated specialist | Yes -- one BEG contact | Shared HR advisor (Flex Select+) |
| W-2 filing | Included in PEPM | Often billed separately |
| Migration required | No -- works in existing system | Already in Paychex |
| Support model | Direct contact who knows your account | Call center or shared advisor |
The BEG Difference
Common objection: "We know what we pay Paychex."
Most Paychex clients are surprised by their true PEPM when they add base subscription, per-run charges, filing fees, and HR add-ons. BEG will review your last three Paychex invoices and calculate your real cost per employee per month at no charge. Most clients find they are paying $80-$150 effective PEPM before the audit. The report is yours to keep.
Common objection: "Our Paychex invoice keeps going up and we cannot predict it."
$25-$45 PEPM covers payroll processing, all tax filings, W-2s, direct deposit, garnishments, new hire reporting, and year-end close. One invoice, one number, every month for the life of your contract.
Common objection: "We have employee history in Paychex we cannot lose."
BEG can manage your payroll operations inside your existing Paychex account -- your employees keep their portals, your data stays intact, and BEG takes the processing off your plate. If you want to move to isolved for better features and lower cost, BEG handles the full migration with zero cycle disruption.
The Math
BEG managed payroll is $25-$45 per employee per month, all-inclusive. One flat rate that covers every cycle, every filing, every year-end form.
Onboarding Capacity
To guarantee a flawless first payroll cycle, BEG limits new managed payroll onboards to 3 per month. Get your quote this week to secure your slot in the next available onboarding cohort.
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Common Questions
Paychex Flex is software your team manages. BEG is a fully managed service -- BEG runs every payroll cycle, handles every filing, and answers every employee paycheck question. Your team does not log in or touch payroll.
Paychex Flex Select runs $50-$100 PEPM on average before per-run and filing add-ons. BEG is $25-$45 PEPM all-inclusive with no add-ons and full management included.
Yes. BEG can manage your payroll inside your existing Paychex platform, removing the processing burden from your team without requiring a data migration.
Paychex frequently bills W-2 preparation, year-end filing, and tax notice handling as add-ons outside the base subscription. BEG includes the full year-end process in the flat PEPM.
BEG reviews your current Paychex setup, maps your payroll structure, migrates data if moving to isolved, and runs a clean parallel cycle before going live. Most companies complete transition in 3-5 business days.
Managed Payroll by Industry
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
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