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We help small businesses save time, stay compliant, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, every pay period.

Running payroll shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes guessing game. But for many small businesses, it’s overwhelming to manage pay schedules, deductions, tax filings, and compliance, especially without an in-house payroll expert. Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing a multi-state team, getting payroll right is critical to avoiding penalties and protecting morale.

From setup and automation to compliance and reporting, we offer payroll services designed specifically for small businesses.

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Your Payroll System Should Grow With Your Business

We offer full-service payroll setup, management, and compliance support using trusted cloud-based platforms. Services can be delivered as part of ongoing bookkeeping or HR support or as a standalone engagement.

  • Whether you’re launching payroll for the first time or switching platforms, we set up your payroll system correctly from the start. This includes pay schedules, employee classifications, state and federal tax setup, and direct deposit. We work primarily with Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll but can support other platforms as well.

  • We set-up your payroll on your schedule, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly. Our team works with you to ensure that all wages, withholdings, PTO, and reimbursements are processed accurately and on time.

  • In addition to W-2 employees, we help to set up your 1099 contractors with including regular payments, tax form preparation, and end-of-year 1099 filing so you avoid penalties and stay on top of reporting requirements.

  • We ensure all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings are submitted accurately and on time through your payroll platform. We also handle W-2s, 1099s, and annual summaries so tax season is one less thing to stress about.

  • We configure employee portals so your team can access pay stubs, tax forms, and personal information updates without needing to contact you or dig through emails. A simple, modern experience for everyone.

  • We generate and review payroll reports each cycle and reconcile wage data with your books so there are no surprises when it’s time to review financials or submit taxes.

QuickBooks ProAdvisor

The Hazel Group Difference

Simple monthly pricing plans

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certified

40+ combined years of small business experience

Clear reporting and insights

Services that scale with you

Trusted, personal support

FAQs

Can you set up payroll for a brand-new business?

Yes. We help you get state and federal accounts set up and configure your payroll system from scratch.

How does this integrate with bookkeeping?

We reconcile payroll data with your books so that your financials reflect your actual payroll activity.

Do you handle 1099 contractors too?

Yes. We process contractor payments and issue 1099s at year-end, ensuring proper classification and reporting.

how do I get Started?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll discuss your business, evaluate your needs, and create a tailored proposal.

What payroll systems do you work with?

We primarily support Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll but can work with other platforms depending on your needs.

Can you handle multi-state payroll compliance?

Yes. We handle tax registrations, wage laws, and reporting for employees in multiple states.

What’s included in payroll tax filing support?

We ensure all federal, state, and local filings are submitted correctly and on time, including year-end W-2s and 1099s.

Can you help us switch from our current payroll provider?

Absolutely. We manage data migration, reconcile past pay periods, and ensure your new system is set up properly.

Project-Based or Ongoing HR Support… Your Choice

Whether you need a one-time setup or ongoing guidance as your team grows, we’ll tailor our services to fit your structure, goals, and internal capacity. Foundational HR Setup is available as a standalone project or as part of a monthly retainer that evolves with your business. We meet you where you are—and help you get where you’re going.