Small business solutions
Small business payroll and HR, all in one place
Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, ADP brings payroll, taxes and HR together so you can run your business without getting buried in the details.
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Why ADP for small businesses?
Payroll and HR support you can count on from day one
Keep payday from taking over your day
Support your people beyond payroll
Your people keep your business moving. We help you take care of them with 24/7 live payroll support, competitive benefits and simple HR tools that make work easier for them and for you.
Get payroll and HR tools that fit today
Most providers make you choose: too much or not enough. ADP’s solutions are flexible by design, so you can get the services you need today and avoid paying for features you won’t use.
Our services
Payroll and HR tools that fit the way your business works
Get payroll, tax and HR support that helps you run your business with more confidence.
Payroll & tax
Run payroll and manage compliance from the same place.
- Payroll from desktop or mobile
- Direct deposit, a Wisely debit card1 or paper check
- Automatic federal, state and local tax calculations and deductions
- Year-end forms, including W-2s and 1099s
- Employee self-service for pay and tax info
Hiring & HR
Get easy-to-use tools to find, onboard and manage your people.
- One-click job posting via ZipRecruiter®2
- New hire self-onboarding, background checks and tracking
- Time tracking and scheduling
- HR support, including document portals, advisors and a HelpDesk
- Employee benefits, such as insurance and retirement
HR outsourcing
Get additional HR support by outsourcing time-consuming tasks that can slow your team down.
- Access to HR specialists
- Benefits and retirement options
- Compliance resources and guidance
- Payroll and HR administrative support
- Flexible service levels based on your needs
For businesses with 1–49 employees
Pick the package that fits your business size
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Add the tools your business needs
Business insurance and health benefits
Plan for the coverage you need, like workers’ compensation, while helping protect cash flow.3
Retirement solutions
Take care of the people you count on with competitive retirement plan options.
Time and scheduling
Automate time tracking, help simplify compliance and keep labor costs in check.
Point of sale
Connect ADP® with Clover® point of sale to run payroll and take payments.
Results that matter to your business
See the impact of payroll and HR with ADP.
95%of customers say ADP helps their company comply with payroll tax laws and regulations.3
9 out of 10of customers say that ADP payroll software is intuitive.4
9 out of 10small business startup customers agree running payroll with ADP is fast.3
Build and support a team without more HR work
ADP helps small businesses hire, onboard and support employees with services that make HR easier to manage.
Hire and onboard faster
Find candidates, manage hiring and bring new employees on board without juggling multiple tools or slowing things down.
Support your team day to day
Give employees access to helpful resources, like automated tools and a friendly mobile payroll and HR app, that support them on and off the job.
Offer benefits that matter
Easily provide access to health coverage, retirement options and meaningful perks, like flexible pay options and discount programs.
Why small businesses choose ADP
Payroll support that goes further
“I was looking for great payroll but also to add other services like workers’ compensation, business insurance, retirement accounts and other features all through one solution. That was a big reason I chose ADP — they just offered more.”
- Name
- Jaston Epp
- Title
- Owner
- Company
- New City Cleaning Services
- Industry
- Commercial and Residential Cleaning Company
- Employees
- 6-10
The easiest switch you’ll make
“ADP made switching the easiest process I have ever experienced with a payroll company. It's now been a year since I switched over and everything has continued to be a piece of cake!”
- Name
- Marilyn McDermott
- Title
- President
- Company
- Marilyn McDermott Solutions
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Employees
- 1
Take hours out of doing business
“ADP makes it easy to do business. They take care of the bulk of the admin and compliance work, giving you the time back to oversee your operations.”
- Name
- Kennedy Humphrey
- Title
- HR Manager
- Company
- Gaia Flooring
- Industry
- Wholesale
- Employees
- 26-49
Support from setup onward
“The ADP onboarding team is the most supportive onboarding team I have ever dealt with. They are with you through every step and were even available after I was set up for any additional questions.”
- Name
- Taryn Rodgers
- Title
- Owner
- Company
- Mountain 80 Medical Management
- Industry
- Health Care
- Employees
- 2-5
Payroll and HR insights for small businesses
Small business FAQs
Yes. Human resources (HR) is essential for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses often lack dedicated HR staff, which means owners or managers handle HR tasks without formal training. That kind of ad hoc management can lead to compliance risks, payroll errors, poor performance management and workplace safety issues. To reduce risk and improve efficiency, many small businesses choose to outsource HR or use a payroll and HR platform, such as RUN Powered by ADP.
Yes. Payroll software is a cost-effective solution for many small businesses. Platforms like Roll by ADP start as low as $39 per month, plus $5 per employee. Plans typically include payroll processing, tax filing, direct deposit and reporting tools. These features can help you reduce administrative time and improve payroll processes at a predictable cost.
Small businesses outsource HR to save time, help reduce compliance risk and streamline administrative tasks. Outsourcing allows business owners and internal HR staff to focus on growth, hiring and long-term workforce planning. Providers like ADP Comprehensive Services and ADP TotalSource offer scalable solutions, proven processes and technology tailored to small business needs.
Small businesses must meet several HR requirements to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Key responsibilities include:
- Paying employees accurately and on time
- Filing federal, state and local payroll taxes
- Classifying employees and independent contractors correctly
- Maintaining a safe workplace
- Providing required health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Following all applicable labor and employment laws
- Storing employee records and payroll data securely
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- Wisely Direct is not a payroll card.
- All insurance products will be offered and sold only through Automatic Data Processing Insurance Agency, Inc.,(ADPIA) its licensed agents or its licensed insurance partners, One ADP Blvd. Roseland, NJ 07068. CA license #0D04044. Licensed in 50 states. ADPIA is an affiliate of ADP, Inc.
- Internal survey of 1,281 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2026.
- Internal survey of 122 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2026, who have been in business for less than 3 years.