What is Embedded Payroll?

What is Embedded Payroll?

Embedded payroll with GoCo, powered by Gusto, seamlessly integrates payroll processing within the GoCo platform, offering a true all-in-one experience. Here’s how embedded payroll works and how it benefits your business.

Why Embedded Payroll?

GoCo is unique in its approach to payroll. We’re the only HRIS that syncs with virtually any payroll provider, providing unmatched flexibility through our Auto Payroll Sync Service.

However, some customers want a fully integrated payroll solution within GoCo. Rather than relying on traditional “integration,” which can be limiting, we took a new approach—embedding a proven payroll system into GoCo. Instead of building a payroll system from scratch, which would take years to perfect, we partnered with Gusto, known for its reliability and industry expertise.

Enter GoCo Embedded Payroll, powered by Gusto—a modern, intuitive payroll experience fully integrated within GoCo, leveraging Gusto’s Embedded Payroll APIs.

The Benefits of GoCo’s Embedded Payroll 🚀

When using GoCo’s Embedded Payroll, you get the best of both worlds: GoCo’s powerful HRIS interface combined with Gusto’s industry-leading payroll engine. Here’s what that means for your business:

• Automated Payroll Integration: When you hire and onboard an employee, they automatically appear in payroll for their first paycheck with prorated earnings, benefit deductions, and tax details calculated for you.
• Custom Payroll Views: Create and save custom views of your payroll data to quickly review or adjust specific workforce segments.
• Unified Employee Experience: Employees can view paychecks, update personal information, and manage their tax and payment profiles—all in one system.
• Outstanding Support: Get GoCo's renowned support for payroll—an area critical to your business.

Gusto Embedded vs. Stand-Alone Payroll

While GoCo offers Embedded Payroll through Gusto, it’s important to distinguish it from Gusto’s stand-alone service. GoCo Embedded Payroll uses Gusto’s core payroll infrastructure via APIs, allowing GoCo to maintain its modern interface while leveraging Gusto’s tax engine, tax payments, filings, and payroll processing.

As a stand-alone solution, Gusto is ideal for very small businesses (VSBs), with a primary focus on payroll. GoCo complements this by offering robust HR features, including hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, and time tracking.

Combining GoCo’s HRIS-first approach with Gusto’s payroll expertise offers our clients the best of both worlds.

Roles and Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate employee and company data.
• Ensure employees are classified and paid compliantly.
• Process payroll on time.
• Stay compliant with federal, state, and local tax agencies.
• Make updates as needed (e.g., new state tax registrations).

GoCo’s Responsibilities:

• Leverage Gusto’s API to provide a streamlined payroll experience.
• Implement and train your team on the payroll system.
• Serve as your primary contact for payroll-related inquiries.

Gusto’s Responsibilities:

• Provide the API to embed payroll into GoCo, handling payroll processing from start to finish, including tax filings and paystub generation.
• Support GoCo with resolving complex payroll inquiries.
• File all federal, state, and local taxes.
• Maintain fraud prevention measures.

For additional questions please reach out to our support team. 💚

Published 10.4.24