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Payroll, Benefits, and HR Admin, Set Up Right and Kept Running
We implement, configure, and manage your HR information system on the platform you already have or want to move to — payroll, benefits enrollment, and HR admin, all working together instead of living in spreadsheets.
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Trusted by SMBs on every major HRIS and payroll platform
Payroll, Benefits, and HR Admin — Implemented Once, Managed Ongoing
Most SMBs run payroll and benefits through disconnected spreadsheets and email chains. We implement a proper HRIS built around your business and stay on to keep it running as your headcount grows.
Payroll That Runs Accurately, Every Cycle
We configure pay schedules, tax setup, deductions, and approval workflows so payroll runs correctly and on time, without manual patchwork every cycle.
- Pay schedule & tax configuration
- Deductions & garnishment setup
- Multi-state payroll configuration
- Approval workflows & audit trail
Open Enrollment That Doesn't Take Weeks
We set up benefits plans, eligibility rules, and self-service enrollment so employees can enroll themselves and HR isn't manually processing every change.
- Benefits plan & eligibility setup
- Self-service open enrollment
- Life event & qualifying change workflows
- Carrier connection setup
One System of Record, Not Five Spreadsheets
We build out employee records, onboarding/offboarding workflows, time-off tracking, and document management so HR admin lives in one place, not scattered files.
- Employee records & org chart setup
- Onboarding & offboarding workflows
- Time-off & leave tracking
- Document storage & e-signature setup
Filings and Reporting That Don't Fall Through the Cracks
We configure compliance tracking, required filings, and reporting dashboards so your HR team has visibility without chasing deadlines manually.
- Compliance tracking & alerts
- Required filing configuration
- Headcount & payroll reporting dashboards
- Audit-ready documentation
HRIS Implementations Delivered
Less Time Spent on Manual HR Admin
Weeks to Full Launch
Avg Payroll Accuracy Post-Implementation
From Kickoff to Payroll Live in 3–4 Weeks
No lengthy enterprise implementation cycles. We move at the pace SMBs actually need.
Discovery Call
We map your current payroll, benefits, and HR admin process, and identify where things are manual, messy, or missing entirely.
Build & Configure
We configure payroll, benefits enrollment, employee records, and compliance tracking on your platform or the one we recommend.
Migrate, Test & Train
Employee data is migrated and validated, we run a test payroll cycle, and your HR team gets hands-on training before go-live.
Go Live & Manage
Your HRIS goes live and we stay on as your ongoing manager — monitoring payroll accuracy, compliance, and open enrollment cycles.
We Work on the HRIS Platform You Already Have
Whether you're already on a system or deciding between a few, our team has implemented and managed HRIS platforms across every major category SMBs use.
All-in-One HRIS Platforms
Full payroll, benefits, and HR admin platforms configured end to end so everything lives in one system.
Payroll-First Platforms
Payroll-focused systems configured for accuracy and compliance, with HR admin and benefits layered on top.
Enterprise-Grade HRIS Platforms
Complex, highly customizable systems scoped down and configured to fit SMB budgets and workflows, not enterprise overhead.
PEO & Co-Employment Models
Configuration and management support for businesses operating under a PEO or considering the switch to a standalone HRIS.
Multi-Location & Field Teams
Multi-state payroll, location-based benefits eligibility, and time tracking configured for distributed and field-based teams.
Growing & First-Time HR Teams
Simple, guided implementations for companies setting up formal HR systems for the first time as they scale past founder-run HR.
Built for SMBs Still Running HR Off Spreadsheets
If any of these sound familiar, we built this for you.
You don't have a real HRIS yet and payroll runs off spreadsheets
We pick the right platform for your business and build it out from scratch — no guesswork, no wasted setup time.
You have a system but it's only half-configured
A partial setup usually means someone got payroll working and stopped. We finish the job — benefits, admin, and compliance included.
Open enrollment is a manual, error-prone process every year
We set up self-service enrollment with proper eligibility rules so your HR team isn't manually processing every employee change.
You're growing fast and founder-run HR isn't scaling anymore
We build the systems and workflows a growing HR function needs — onboarding, records, compliance — before things break under the weight.
You're considering switching platforms and don't want to lose data
We handle migration end to end, with validation before cutover, so nothing gets lost in the switch.
Not a Software Vendor. A Team That Builds and Runs It For You.
Buying an HRIS license is the easy part. Configuring payroll correctly, setting up compliant benefits enrollment, and keeping it all running as your headcount changes is where most SMBs get stuck. That's the part we own.
Payroll accuracy from day one
We test pay runs before go-live and validate every configuration, so your first live payroll cycle isn't the first time anyone finds out something was set up wrong.
Platform-agnostic, no vendor bias
We're not resellers and don't get a commission tied to which platform you choose. Our recommendations are based on your business, not a sales quota.
Compliance built in, not bolted on
Multi-state tax setup, required filings, and audit-ready documentation are configured as part of implementation — not something you scramble to figure out later.
Fast setup, built for SMB budgets
No 3-month enterprise implementation cycles. Most builds go live in 3–4 weeks, priced for businesses that don't have enterprise budgets.
We stay on after launch
Every retainer includes ongoing monitoring — payroll runs, open enrollment cycles, and compliance deadlines don't quietly slip through the cracks.
If your first live payroll cycle isn't accurate, we fix it at no additional cost and stay until it's right.
30 minutes · No commitment · Instant clarity
Choose the Plan That Fits Where Your Business Is Today
Every plan includes full setup, onboarding, and ongoing management — no separate implementation fee.
- Full payroll setup & configuration
- Employee records & core HR admin
- Basic compliance tracking
- Onboarding & offboarding workflows
- Monthly check-in & optimization
- Everything in Starter
- Full benefits administration & open enrollment
- Multi-state payroll configuration
- Compliance filings & reporting
- Custom HR reporting dashboards
- Bi-weekly optimization calls
- Everything in Growth
- Multi-location & multi-entity setup
- Data migration from legacy systems
- Advanced compliance & audit support
- Weekly strategy & optimization calls
- Dedicated account specialist
Not sure which plan fits? Book a free audit and we'll recommend one →
How We Stack Up
See exactly what you get — compared to doing it yourself or buying the software alone.
| Feature | Software Alone (DIY) | Freelance HR Consultant | Skillfi Us |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on your existing HRIS platform | ✓ | Depends on skillset | ✓ |
| Payroll configured & tested before go-live | Manual, risky | Depends on skill | ✓ |
| Benefits enrollment & eligibility rules | Manual setup required | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-state compliance & filings | ✕ | Rarely included | ✓ |
| Ongoing maintenance & optimization | ✕ | One-off project | ✓ |
| Time to launch | Weeks to months, DIY | 3–10 weeks, variable | 3–4 weeks |
| Ongoing cost | Software license only | Hourly, unpredictable | From $3,000/mo, flat |
SMB Owners and HR Teams Who've Been There
"We were running payroll manually through spreadsheets for 22 people. Skillfi implemented a real HRIS in under a month — our first live payroll cycle was completely clean, no errors, no chasing anyone down."
"Open enrollment used to take our HR team two full weeks of manual processing. This year it was entirely self-service and done in three days."
"We were switching platforms and terrified of losing employee data. Skillfi migrated everything — records, history, everything — with zero issues."
"We had employees in four states and no idea if our multi-state tax setup was even correct. Skillfi fixed it and now compliance is something we never worry about."
"We tried implementing our HRIS ourselves and gave up halfway through. Skillfi finished the job in three weeks with training our whole team actually understood."
"Onboarding new hires used to take our HR team hours of manual paperwork. Now it's a workflow that runs itself from offer letter to first day."
Proof from real HRIS projects
See how Skillfi helps growing teams move off spreadsheets, run benefits without paper and stay compliant as they hire across states and countries.
How a 120-person creative agency replaced 14 spreadsheets with one HR system in 6 weeks
- −11 hrs of HR admin a week
- 97% of employees active in month one
How a US SaaS company got hiring, payroll and compliance right across four countries
- 0 compliance notices a quarter
- 4 countries on one HRIS
How a 400-person engineering firm ran open enrollment with zero paper forms
- −90% carrier errors
- −70% benefits questions to HR
Common Questions
We work with all major HRIS and payroll platforms commonly used by SMBs — whatever you're already on, or considering switching to. During your audit call we'll confirm your specific platform and any configuration considerations.
No — in most cases we implement and manage the platform you already have. If you're starting from scratch or considering a switch, we'll recommend the right fit based on your business, not push a specific vendor.
Most implementations go live in 3–4 weeks, depending on how many states you operate in, how many employees you have, and whether benefits enrollment is included. Migrations from an existing system typically add a week for data validation.
Not required, but strongly recommended. Payroll and compliance requirements change as your headcount grows, states change, and benefits renew. Without ongoing ownership, most HRIS configurations drift out of accuracy within 6 months.
Yes. We handle employee record migration, payroll history, and benefits data, with validation before anything goes live — so nothing is lost in the switch.
You can upgrade or downgrade between plans at any time. Most clients start on Starter or Growth and move up as headcount, states, or complexity increase.
Let's Build the HRIS Your Business Should Already Have.
Book a free 30-minute audit. We'll look at your current payroll, benefits, and HR admin setup — or your target platform if you're starting fresh — and show you exactly what a properly implemented system looks like.