What is Payroll Outsourcing?
It is the process of using a trusted third party to administer the essential “back office” function. Outsourcing of this operation has emerged as a logical and integral part of an organization’s successful business strategy. When outsourcing this function to Astra HR, companies are able to concentrate on more competitive business opportunities while ensuring complete adherence to payroll standards.
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What are the benefits of Payroll Outsourcing?
Surveyed companies list the following as the top reasons for outsourcing their payroll.
- Avoiding IRS penalties
- Reducing direct costs associated with payroll
- Ability to offer direct deposit
- Freedom from the time-consuming process in favor of value-added and revenue generating activities
- Access to the latest payroll technology
- Expert payroll staff keeping up with constantly changing regulations, withholding rates and government forms
- Eliminating risk of losing bookkeeper or controller
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What services are included in Outsourcing Payroll?
Leveraging the internet with live personal support, Astra HR delivers unparalleled payroll functionality. Advanced technology is coupled with our industry knowledge and experience to create premier products. These offerings are expertly designed solutions that handle the unique challenges faced by our clients.
With Astra HR your organization gains its own payroll bureau, handling such functions as:
- Payroll Processing and Reporting
- Manual Checks
- Tax Deposit and Filing
- Supplemental Pays
- Tax-Return Filing
- Direct Deposits
- Dedicated Payroll Support Center
- On-Demand Reporting
Astra HR's Web-Based Human Resource Information System (HRIS) also provides such benefits as:
- Real-Time Data Availability
- Pre-Check Payroll Detail
- Remote System Access
- Employee Direct Deposit
- Employee Payroll Viewing
- Year-To-Date Data
- Multi-Level Accessibility
- Administrative- Entry Capabilities
- Employee Self-Service Information
- Sophisticated Reporting
- Multi-Level Security
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