Paychex is one of the largest payroll and HR providers in the U.S., serving small and midsize businesses. Its Paychex Flex platform handles payroll, tax filing, and HR, and many small business customers work with a dedicated payroll specialist.
Paychex handles payroll processing, tax calculation and filing, direct deposit, and year-end forms, with options for time and attendance, HR support, benefits administration, retirement plans, and insurance. Businesses can run payroll online, through the mobile app, or with help from a specialist. For more hands-on support, Paychex also offers HR outsourcing and a PEO.
Paychex is a good fit for business owners who want to talk to a real person about payroll and compliance, and for companies that want payroll, retirement, and insurance from one provider.
Like ADP, Paychex doesn’t publish prices, so every business goes through a sales quote. Some reviewers report unexpected fees and costly cancellations, particularly for retirement plans, so ask for a full list of fees, including setup, year-end, and termination costs, before signing.
Long Island owners who would rather call someone than troubleshoot software on their own may appreciate Paychex’s specialist-based support.