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See how easy small business payroll and HR can be
Pay your people in just minutes, with an intuitive platform.
Convenient HR and hiring tools also help you grow and manage your team.
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ADP has reimagined what’s possible, to make running payroll and HR better than ever before.
Simplified small business payroll and HR
From basic payroll to a full suite of HR tools and services, get the help you need, when you need it with our RUN Powered by ADP® platform.
Essential Payroll
Perfect for startups and established companies that simply need payroll, taxes, and help with compliance they can trust.
Enhanced Payroll
Adds powerful capabilities on top of payroll, such as garnishment payment service, SUI management, background checks, and job posting through ZipRecruiter®1.
Complete Payroll & HR+
Includes ADP’s latest HR tools such as live HR support, employee handbook wizard, proactive compliance alerts, HR guidance and forms, and a job description wizard.
HR Pro Payroll & HR
Offers a comprehensive suite of HR tools such as a proactive HR support team, employer/employee training, business advice, and legal assistance from Upnetic Legal Services®2.
Faster, smarter, easier small business payroll and HR
91%
of customers say ADP has made their job easier
95%
of customers say ADP helps their company comply with payroll tax laws and regulations
9/10
of customers tell us switching to ADP is easy
Internal survey of 3,099 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2025
Payroll, tax filing, HR and more
Easily pay, manage and grow your team with ADP’s all-in-one platform for small businesses.
Payroll and tax filing is easier than ever
Keep it simple, with an all new, intuitive payroll platform that makes paying your people faster, easier (and more enjoyable) than ever before.
- Run payroll online from anywhere in minutes — or put recurring payroll on autopilot
- Have taxes automatically calculated, deducted and paid for you
- Help avoid costly mistakes before they happen with intelligent tech that flags possible errors
- Always have peace of mind with 24/7 support from certified payroll experts
- Offer convenient digital tools and meaningful perks to your people, like flexible pay options and an easy-to-use app
- And so much more…
Recruit, hire and manage your best team
HR-related tasks other than payroll can be time-consuming and confusing. You can’t afford the risk of small business HR problems, especially when it comes to compliance. With ADP you can:
- Get answers to your questions from trained HR professionals through our telephone hotline
- Post your open position to over 100 leading job boards with one click from our platform using ZipRecruiter®
- Manage end-to-end new hire recruitment – from interviewing candidates, to screening and onboarding them
- Help protect your business from costly penalties with a dedicated HR portal that places critical information in your hands
- Understand how changing regulations affect your business and get help from our HR advisors
Get HR without the department
Save time and gain peace of mind with ADP's HR professionals offering daily support and ongoing guidance. ADP offers two outsourcing options:
ADP TotalSource®: A full-service PEO
Our full-service HR solution takes on time-consuming, complex benefits and HR work for you — while offering expert, legally backed HR guidance — to make more possible for small businesses.
We're here to handle:
- HR administration
- Benefits
- Payroll & tax
- Compliance
- Talent
Learn more about our PEO: ADP® TotalSource
Outsource all or just parts of HR management
Partnering with ADP Comprehensive Services provides dedicated support and technology to enhance your processes for payroll, HR, benefits administration, and talent management. Discover our outsourcing solutions for your small business today.
Go beyond payroll with seamless add-ons
Business Insurance
and Health Benefits5
Manage cash flow and plan for the coverage you need, including workers' compensation.
Retirement
Solutions
Take care of the people you count on with competitive retirement plan options.
Time and
Scheduling
Get better time management tools to automate time entry, simplify compliance and control labor costs.
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Compare PackagesGetting started with payroll is easy
Set up in just three simple steps.
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Begin the guided setup process
We'll let you know what information to have handy before you start.
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Count on us for support
Our experts are available to help you set up payroll, benefits, and more.
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We'll confirm you're ready to run payroll
Once you're up and running, we'll have your back with 24/7 payroll support.
Build a great team with the tools in RUN Powered by ADP®
- Hire and quickly onboard the best people
- Help your people with an employee discount program and perks.
- Offer attractive benefits employees want
MEET OUR CLIENTS
With RUN, I don’t have much to do except enter hours, which takes me less than 15 minutes. Using RUN gives me more time to connect with parents, focus on my business, and not worry about things I shouldn’t worry about, like payroll.
Barbara Richardson Owner, Children of Life Academy
MEET OUR CLIENTS
ADP’s expertise in navigating state regulations has been invaluable. It’s like having a navigator in the complex world of payroll compliance, allowing us to focus fully on our mission without worrying about the intricacies of state laws.
Carmen Pomales Executive Assistant, The Erdős Institute
MEET OUR CLIENTS
I wanted the confidence of a payroll service that is guaranteed for timely filings and that I do not have to be concerned about everything being done correctly. Then I was also very excited to discover how easy it was to set up a 401(k) plan through ADP. The website has been overall user friendly, prices are fair, and it saves me from any worry concerning payroll.
Brenda Cox Manager, Paragon Legal
MEET OUR CLIENTS
ADP makes payroll simple. The reports are great, and the time I save using ADP allows me to focus on growing the business rather than the administrative side.
Lisa Doyle General Manager, WC Carpenter LLC
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Small business HR and payroll FAQs
Do small businesses need HR?
Yes, HR is important for any size organization, but the problem for many small businesses is that they lack dedicated resources. All too often, owners, managers and other employees take on HR responsibilities without the necessary training. This type of ad hoc management can lead to costly compliance violations, poor job performance and workplace safety issues. To help avoid such consequences and achieve peace of mind, employers can partner with or outsource HR to trusted experts, like ADP.
Why do small businesses outsource HR?
Small businesses outsource HR because it affords them the freedom to grow their business and get help with compliance risk and administrative burdens. Even if the organization already has an HR professional on staff, outsourcing can still be beneficial because that person will be able to focus more attention on long-term workforce goals and less on compliance research or clerical tasks. The key, however, is to find a provider, like ADP® Comprehensive Services or ADP TotalSource®, who has proven processes and technology in place and can tailor its approach to the specific needs of small businesses.
What are the important HR requirements for small business?
There are many requirements for small business HR, which if not met, could result in compliance violations and subsequent penalties or lawsuits. Some of these important necessities include, but are not limited to:
- Paying employees correctly and on time
- Filing taxes with federal, state and local governments
- Properly classifying workers
- Creating a safe work environment
- Providing health benefits as required under the Affordable Care Act
- Abiding by all applicable employment regulations
- Maintaining employee records and payroll data securely
What does HR do in a small business?
Whether it’s the owner, office manager or an HR professional, those who manage people in a small business often wear many hats. On any given day, they may have to:
- Process payroll and taxes
- Recruit new hires
- Oversee employee training and performance
- Manage regulatory compliance
- Create and maintain workplace policies
- Resolve employee disputes and conflicts
- Complete workers’ comp paperwork
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- Legal services are provided by Upnetic Legal Services, a third-party provider
- Benefits provided by ADP TotalSource Health and Welfare plan or Automatic Data Processing Insurance Agency, ADPIA, a licensed affiliate of ADP
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- Internal survey of 1,776 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2022.
