APS Payroll

apspayroll.com
HR & Payroll
1-2 Weeks

All-in-One Human Capital Management Technology

How to Replace APS Payroll

Overview

APS Payroll is a unified HCM platform that manages payroll, HR, time tracking, and benefits administration in a single system. It serves businesses of all sizes with industry-specific expertise, guided implementation, and responsive support. The platform automates routine HR tasks, ensures tax compliance, and provides real-time insights into workforce management.

Features

102 features across 20 categories

AI(4)

AI AssistAI

AI-powered assistance for various HR and payroll tasks

AI Employee EventsAI

AI-powered employee event management and suggestions

AI Job DescriptionsAI

AI-generated job descriptions

AI Performance ReviewsAI

AI-assisted performance review creation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(3)

Recruiting and Hiring Analytics

Analyze recruiting and hiring metrics and trends

Workforce Dashboard

View workforce metrics and analytics in a visual dashboard

Workforce Management

Proactively manage workforce health with insights into retention and tenure

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Asset Management(1)

Asset Tracking

Track company assets assigned to employees

Automation(2)

Payroll Batch Error Checking

Validate payroll batches for errors before processing

Real-Time Overtime Alerts

Receive instant alerts when employees approach overtime thresholds

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Benefits(7)

24/7 Benefits Information Access

Provide employees with 24/7 access to benefits information

Automatic Benefits Reporting to Carriers

Automatically submit benefits data to carriers

Automatic Employee Deductions

Automatically calculate and process benefit deductions

Benefits Administration

Manage employee benefits, COBRA, and benefits enrollment

Benefits Enrollment Tracking

Track employee benefits enrollment status and history

Multiple Plan Management

Manage multiple benefits plans simultaneously

Online Open Enrollment

Facilitate benefits enrollment through online self-service

Also in: Justworks, Wagmo, 1Password

Communication(1)

Employee Notification Center

Send notifications to employees via newsfeed, email, and text

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(15)

1094-C and 1095-C Reporting

Generate ACA forms 1094-C and 1095-C for employer reporting

ACA Compliance

Manage Affordable Care Act tracking and reporting requirements

ACA Dashboard

Visualize ACA compliance metrics and tracking information

ACA Tracking and Alerts

Track employee hours for ACA compliance and receive alerts

ACA Tracking for Part-Time Staff

Monitor part-time employee hours for affordable care act requirements

ALE Calculation

Calculate Applicable Large Employer status for ACA compliance

COBRA Tracking and Management

Track and manage COBRA continuation coverage

EEO Reporting

Generate Equal Employment Opportunity compliance reports

Employee Time Card e-signature

Require electronic signatures on time cards for compliance

Marketplace Notices

Generate and track health insurance marketplace notices

New Hire Reporting

Automated new hire reporting to state agencies

OSHA Tracking and Reporting

Track OSHA incidents and generate compliance reports

Quarterly Tax Filings

Automated quarterly tax filing submissions

Tax Compliance

Guaranteed federal and state tax compliance with automatic tax calculations, filings, and payments

VETS 100a Reporting

Generate VETS 100a reports for veterans employment tracking

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(1)

Custom Fields

Create unlimited custom fields for employee and payroll data

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Quality(1)

Data Integrity Validation

Validate data integrity across HR and payroll systems

Document Management(2)

Custom HandbooksPremium

Create custom employee handbooks and HR policies

Document Management with e-signatures

Store and manage HR documents with electronic signature capability

Human Resources(8)

Core HR

Simplify the employee lifecycle from hire to retire

Employee Directory

Maintain a searchable employee directory with contact information

Event Tracking

Track and manage HR events and milestones

HR Console

Central interface for managing HR functions

HR Support Center

Provide HR support resources and information to employees

Org Chart

Visualize organizational structure and reporting relationships

Performance Management

Manage employee performance reviews and feedback

Position Management

Define and manage job positions within the organization

Integration(8)

Carrier Connections

Integrate with hundreds of benefits provider carriers

Department Endpoint

API endpoint for department data access

Developer API

Access APIs for custom integrations and development

Employee Demographic Endpoint

API endpoint for employee demographic data

Employee Time Card Endpoint

API endpoint for employee time and attendance data

Imports, Exports, and Integrations

Connect existing platforms through data imports, exports, and integrations

Pay Data Endpoint

API endpoint for payroll and compensation data

Power BI Connector

Connect APS data to Microsoft Power BI for advanced analytics

Learning & Development(6)

Course Catalogs

Organize and manage training course catalogs

Create a Course Tool

Allow admins to create custom training courses

Digital Content SuitePremium

Access to digital HR content and resources

Employee Training Reporting

Report on employee training completion and progress

Learning Content Management System (LCMS)

Manage employee training content and learning courses

Training Course Enrollment and Tracking

Manage employee training course enrollment and completion tracking

Payroll(7)

Direct Deposit and Paycards

Support for direct deposit and paycard payment methods

Garnishment Processing

Handle complex garnishment and wage deduction processing

Multi-Account Management

Manage multiple business accounts and entities within one platform

Multiple Overtime Rules

Configure multiple overtime calculation rules for different scenarios

Payroll Console

Central interface for managing all payroll operations

Payroll Processing

Run accurate payroll and eliminate compliance risk with expert tax team oversight

Shift Differentials

Configure and manage different pay rates for shift types

Reporting(9)

Compensated Hours Reporting

Report on compensated hours for ACA compliance

Custom Report Builder

Create custom payroll and HR reports tailored to business needs

Custom Report Sharing

Share custom reports with team members and stakeholders

General Ledger Reporting

Generate general ledger reports for accounting integration

Quarterly Business ReportsPremium

Receive quarterly reports on HR and business metrics

Report Manager

Manage and organize payroll and HR reports

Total Compensation Reporting

Generate reports showing total compensation for employees

W-2 Reprints

Unlimited W-2 form reprints through the APS system

Workforce Reporting

Generate reports on workforce metrics and analytics

Security(2)

Data Transmission with SFTP and SSL

Securely transmit data to carriers using SFTP and SSL protocols

IP Address Restricted Access

Restrict time clock access to specific IP addresses for security

Self Service(1)

Center Manager and Employee Self Service

Empower managers and employees to manage their own HR tasks

Support(4)

Dedicated HR AdvisorPremium

Get support from a dedicated HR professional

HR SupportPremium

Access to dedicated HR advisor with tailored action plans and guidance

Regular Check InsPremium

Schedule regular check-in meetings with HR advisor

Tailored HR Action PlanPremium

Receive customized HR action plans and recommendations

Talent Acquisition(4)

Applicant Tracking

Track job applicants through the hiring process

Candidate Sourcing

Find and source candidates for open positions

New Hire Onboarding

Streamline the onboarding process for new employees

Recruiting and Onboarding

Manage candidate sourcing, applicant tracking, and new hire onboarding

Time & Attendance(16)

APS Tablet App

Dedicated tablet application for time clock and punch functionality

Attendance Console

Central interface for managing attendance and time tracking

Attendance Tracking

Track hours and manage schedules to optimize operations and efficiency

Calendar Views for Leave Tracking

Visualize employee leave and time off in calendar format

Clock Rules

Configure clock rules for call back, minimum hours, and additional pay

ClockZones

Define geographic zones for time clock access and validation

Desktop and Mobile Time Capture

Capture employee time using desktop and mobile applications

Employee and Manager Time Card Comments

Add notes and comments to time cards for context

Employee Time Off Management

Track and manage employee time off, PTO, and leave requests

Geofencing

Use GPS geofencing to validate employee location when clocking in

Manager Holiday Preloading

Pre-load company holidays for automatic employee calendar updates

Manager Time Approval

Allow managers to review and approve employee timesheets

Online Timesheets

Allow employees to submit timesheets online with quick punch functionality

Rounding and Lunch Rules

Configure time rounding rules and lunch deduction settings

Scheduling

Create and manage employee schedules with automated alerts

Time Off Blackout Dates

Set blackout dates when employees cannot request time off

Pricing

Payroll

Starting at $6/employee/month + $50/month base fee
  • Payroll Console
  • Guaranteed Tax Compliance (Federal and One State)
  • Report Manager
  • Accrual Time Tracking
  • Employee Directory
  • Quarterly Tax Filings
  • New Hire Reporting
  • Direct Deposit and Paycards
  • General Ledger Reporting
  • Garnishment Processing
  • Multi-Account Management
  • Center Manager and Employee Self Service
  • Custom Report Builder
  • Custom Report Sharing
  • Imports, Exports, and Integrations
  • Help Center
  • Unlimited W-2 Reprints
  • Unlimited Custom Fields
  • Payroll Batch Error Checking

Payroll + Attendance

$10/employee/month
  • All Payroll features
  • Attendance Console
  • Scheduling ($5 per employee per month)
  • Desktop and Mobile Time Capture Methods
  • APS Tablet App
  • ACA Tracking and Alerts
  • Real-Time Overtime Alerts
  • ACA Tracking for Part-Time Staff
  • Shift Differentials
  • Online Timesheets and Quick Punch
  • Time Capture
  • IP Address Restricted Access
  • ClockZones
  • Geofencing
  • Employee Time Off Management
  • Manager Holiday Preloading
  • Clock Rules
  • Calendar Views for Leave Tracking
  • Manager Time Approval
  • Employee Time Card e-signature
  • Multiple Overtime Rules
  • Time Off Blackout Dates
  • Rounding and Lunch Rules
  • Employee and Manager Time Card Comments

Payroll + HR + Attendance

Popular
$14/employee/month
  • All Payroll and Attendance features
  • HR Console
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Notification Center (Newsfeed, Email, Text)
  • HR Support Center
  • Asset Tracking
  • Training Course Enrollment and Tracking
  • Total Compensation Reporting
  • Document Management with e-signatures
  • Data Integrity Validation
  • OSHA Tracking and Reporting
  • Event Tracking
  • EEO and VETS 100a Reporting

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying APS Payroll

Monthly$6/mo
Yearly$72/yr
5-Year Total$360

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~15 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$72
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$216
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 102 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a APS Payroll alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 102 features.

Buy APS Payroll

Better Value
Monthly cost$60/mo
3-year total$2,160
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$120,000
Maintenance$1,800/mo
3-year total$184,800
Dev time~10 months

Buying APS Payroll saves ~$182,640 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 102 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

Benefits Provider IntegrationsMultiple Import/Export PlatformsPower BI