HR & Payroll

Payroll mistakes are profit leaks you don’t see—until the notice arrives.

We make payroll calm: correct withholdings, clean tip rules, on-time deposits, multi-state filings, ACA forms, and fewer notices—so you keep money and sleep.

Misclassification risk

  • Back taxes + penalties + interest (per worker) can stack fast.
  • Benefits/OT exposure if role fails tests.
  • Audit tail: states share data; issues ripple.

Notices & penalties

  • Missed deposits/returns → monthly fees + interest.
  • Time lost chasing letters; fines grow if ignored.

Wage-hour exposure

  • OT/meal/rest/split-shift violations → back pay + penalties.
  • Class claims spread across shifts/locations.

I-9 / E-Verify issues

  • Missing/incorrect I-9s → fines per worker.
  • Audit risk increases with turnover and multiple sites.

ACA (1094/1095-C)

  • Large employer thresholds → form & offer requirements.
  • Penalties apply when hours/eligibility aren’t tracked.

What we put in place

People & payroll

On-time runs, correct withholdings, tips, garnishments, and multi-state/local deposits—quietly.

Compliance & forms

Registrations, notices, W-2/941/state returns, 1099s, and ACA 1094/1095-C when thresholds apply.

Monthly close & reporting

Owner recap you’ll actually read—payroll burden %, headcount, OT/variance, and next steps.

Estimate your HR & payroll exposure

Adjust the sliders—see monthly risk and the net after our fee. This is directional, not tax advice.

Payroll error cost

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Misclassification exposure

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Wage-hour liability

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Turnover & training

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Total monthly risk

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We’ll send your benchmark and a short playbook to reduce notices.

Download HR & Payroll Checklists

Free editable resources from Totalis Solutions — use these to audit your payroll, HR, and compliance rhythm.

General HR & Payroll Checklist

Universal, multi-state–ready checklist for any employer. Covers payroll runs, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance tracking.

Download General Checklist (PDF)

Need help implementing these?

Schedule a 15-minute consult to review your results and get a clear plan to fix payroll risk.

Schedule Appointment

Your first 90 days to calm payroll

Day 1 → Setup

Connect payroll/benefits/timekeeping. Baseline error rate and headcount map.

Week 1 → Visibility

Deposits calendar live. Tip rules & OT math verified. Notices triaged.

Month 1 → Stability

Zero missed filings. Dual-role/tip rules reflected in runs. Rework down.

Quarter 1 → Control

Predictable runs; misclassification risk mitigated; ACA thresholds tracked.

FAQs

We already have an accountant—can you work with them? Or handle everything?

Both. We can partner with your CPA/bookkeeper and add payroll/HR oversight, or take it end-to-end as your outsourced Accounting & Finance team.

Why outsource instead of hiring?

Coverage, cost, outcomes. In-house (bookkeeper + payroll/HR + controller/CFO) often runs $8–$20k/month with taxes/benefits/software and management time. We deliver the stack with specialists at a fraction of the total cost.

Do you handle multi-state and local payroll taxes?

Yes. Registrations, deposits, returns, and notices by state/city, kept on a live calendar so nothing slips.

Tip reporting and dual-role pay?

We set rules that match your floor and reflect them in every run so filings match reality.

OT / meal / rest / split-shift rules?

We implement jurisdiction-specific rules and run weekly reviews to stop premium creep.

I-9 / E-Verify and onboarding docs?

We set a clean I-9 flow, store auditable records, and manage E-Verify where required.

ACA 1094/1095-C when we grow?

We track hours/eligibility, produce forms on time, and prevent surprise penalties.

Can you act as our HR & Payroll department?

Yes. Payroll runs, deposits, notices, onboarding basics, policies, and monthly close. We’re US-based and headquartered in Delaware; we support clients nationwide.

How does it work day-to-day?

You approve; we execute. We plug into your systems, manage the weekly/monthly rhythm, and deliver a short, clear owner recap with next steps.

Talk to a payroll specialist

Ready for calm payroll?

Fewer notices. Clean runs. A close you can trust.

Book a consult