
Payroll & Time
Online Payroll Software
We understand that payroll & time administration in the US is hard. There is no other way to put it. Namely’s online payroll system will help you be the person your business knows they can trust to get it done accurately and on time — every time.

Payroll management is not for the faint of heart. There is a lot of opportunity for mistakes and no room for error. Many HR & finance teams struggle with:
- Inconsistent and constantly changing tax and compliance rules across states
- Last minute changes or late approvals that can delay processing
- Lack of insights and visibility into their payroll & time data
- Manual processes or outdated payroll technology
Your payroll software solution should take the stress out of payment processing and give you confidence in your results.
The little things make a BIG difference when it comes to managing payroll. Namely provides a robust offering of payroll and time features, coupled with full payroll tax services.
Payday, The Easy Way
Online Payroll System Integrated with HR, Benefits & Time
Quarterly and Year-End Reporting
Employee Self-Service & Expense Tracking
Configurable GL Export
Electronic State & Federal W-4s
Wage Garnishment
Unlimited On and Off Cycle Payrolls
Delivered Best-Practice Reports
Tax Compliance & Filing
Automated Salaried Proration
Mobile 1099s and W-2s
Complete Payroll Reports
Time is Money
Time & Attendance Management
Web Punch
Point/Occurrence Tracking
Online Timesheets
Meal Break Rules
Mobile & Kiosk Time Entry
Scheduling
Physical/Biometric Time Clocks
Shift Swaps & Drops
OT Rules
Audit Trails
Massive Updates
We process more than $12 billion in annual payroll in all 50 states
Read more about Namely’s
Payroll System Time & AttendanceOur Clients Love Namely Payroll, You Will Too
“With Namely, it only takes me about 15 to 20 minutes to process payroll — and that’s a huge time saver.“
- Christopher Frakes, Chief of Staff of People Operations at Praetorian Security
“Namely is the easiest payroll system I’ve ever used.“
- Sarah Pottieger, Human Resources Manager at Madison Logic
“The payroll system is so easy to use that payroll processing is a breeze for us“
- Kai Briones-Lee, HR Manager at First Tee-San Francisco (TrustRadius Quote)
“Namely has cut down on a lot of time in processing payroll. The additional time has allowed us to put a new focus on onboarding with social distancing in mind.“
- Caley Dawkins, HR Manager at the The Ramey Agency (TrustRadius Quote)
Say goodbye to second guessing and triple checking. With Namely's payroll services, you’ve entered a new era of payroll confidence and consistency.
It’s Easy to Get Started
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Chat with us.
Schedule a call now with our team so we can better understand your unique needs and how Namely can help you
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See our HR platform
Watch a custom product demonstration and get all of your questions answered by our product & service experts
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Seal the deal
Kick off your seamless implementation with our proven best practices and data migration services. Then go live in 3 months or less!
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Watch the Transformation
See how Namely allows you to save time, avoid compliance risks, and build a world-class company culture -- and most importantly keep your sanity!
FAQs About Our Payroll Software
Payroll & time administration in the US is hard. With a unified payroll management system, you can get payroll done accurately and on time — every time — without the headache.
Here are just a few of the many benefits of using online payroll software:
- Unified timesheets and payroll, allowing data to flowing seamlessly between systems and ensuring payroll accuracy
- Employee self service, allowing employees to view their paystubs, update direct deposit information, and view W-2s — without assistance from you
- Support for all your payroll tax needs
- Much, much more
All payroll software is not created equal. So when you’re evaluating which payroll processing software to choose, you have to make a list of what matters most to your company and team and what goals you’re hoping to achieve.
Depending on the tool you’re looking for, here are some functionality requirements you should consider when selecting online HR software:
- Employee self service & expense tracking
- Wage and salary processing
- On- and off-cycle payrolls
- Online timesheets
- Mobile & kiosk time entry and physical/biometric clocks
- Quarterly and year-end payroll reporting
- Wage garnishment administration
- Tax filing
- Mobile 1099s and W-2s
- Automated salary proration
- Automated salaried proration
- Payroll compliance support
- An easy-to-use payroll dashboard
Absolutely! We offer personalized product demos to showcase the features and benefits of Namely’s payroll software. To schedule a demo, please reach out to our team. We’ll be delighted to walk you through our payroll software and answer any questions you may have.
The cost of Namely’s payroll software per employee may vary based on your specific business needs and the features you require. Our packages start at just $9 per employee.
Yes! Payroll laws, especially when managing a multi-state workforce, can be difficult. It’s essential to mitigate risk by making sure you are staying compliant with laws and regulations, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Department of Labor. The right payroll system can help ease these concerns through creating rules and customization within the platform, and ensuring reports are filed correctly and punctually.
Additionally, with Namely, your business has a comprehensive tax management feature, which automatically calculates the federal, state, local, and other tax that is deducted from each paycheck. It can also automatically calculate any changes in tax code and actually pay and file taxes on the company’s behalf. This feature is a critical step for ensuring accuracy, complying with tax codes, and keeping them up to date. Regardless of which payroll system you use, your company will be responsible for accurate reporting and payment of payroll taxes.
Getting set up with Namely’s payroll solution is simple. We hold your hand through a seamless implementation using our proven best practices and data migration services. Then, your company can go live in 3 months or less.
Once you’re onboarded, running payroll is as easy as 1 -2- 3! We designed a simple three-step process to complete your processing accurately and on time.
Absolutely—in fact, it should! Connecting your payroll software with your HR, time & attendance, and benefits platforms will make your life so much easier and running payroll so much smoother. Namely’s solution allows HR, benefits, and timesheet data to flow seamlessly into payroll. By streamlining your process, we put valuable time back in your day.
All businesses can benefit from using payroll software, but Namely’s payroll management system is built specifically for small- and mid-sized businesses with 25-1000 employees.
Namely’s payroll software and services can run unlimited on and off cycle payrolls—making it easier than ever to get your employees paid on your schedule and theirs.
Yes! We know that one-size does not always fit all. Namely’s payroll platform is designed to be configurable so you can ensure your unique business needs are met, and so we can grow with you. Personalization and scalability are at the core of our platform.
With Namely’s payroll solution, you can automatically track benefits, such as insurance, retirement, and vacation and sick days. This tool can either be a builtin part of the software or part of a separate module, depending on the provider.
It is a useful resource in ensuring that employees benefits management plans are being processed correctly, and that they are accurately coordinated with payroll. Having your benefits platform directly integrated with your payroll platform can save your business time and money, as combining these manually opens up a lot of risk of error if you need to manually edit payroll every time someone changes their benefits.
Namely’s payroll software, time and attendance tracking, and HR platform all speak to each other—meaning handling overtime and PTO is a breeze.
When employees take time off or work extra hours, that information is automatically pulled into Namely’s payroll solution to easily and accurately make deductions, handle taxes, and calculate payments.