As your small business expands and you start hiring employees, you will need to handle HR functions such as payroll and tracking time off. Some companies do this in-house and others outsource the function. You can opt to use software or hire a company to take care of payroll and related functions for you. Here are some solutions that have proven popular with small business owners.
SimpleHR – This is a firm where you can outsource benefits, payroll and risk management. SimpleHR can tailor a benefits package for your staff that includes dental, vision and 401Ks. The company can track employee time off and prepare paychecks with the proper state and federal deductions. They can also administer a direct deposit program. A risk management department can handle worker’s compensation issues and coordinate drug testing for new hires.
People-Trak HR – This company offers several HR software solutions suitable for a small business. HR Essentials is a software package designed to handle functions such as time management, benefits administration, job posting and job profiling. The cost is $20 per month per employee, making it an affordable option for small business owners.
OrangeHRM – The free and open-source software is designed to streamline HR management. It is split into different modules, each dedicated to a different part of HR management. There are modules for personnel information, time and attendance, recruitment and performance, to name a few. The modules can be used to maintain employee files, vacation time and other information.
EmpXTrack Starter Edition – This comprehensive software suite can be used by small business to help automate a number of HR functions. The starter edition lets employees apply online for time off and track how much time they have available to use. It can also be used for making expense requests and submitting expense reports.