APS Payroll

APS Payroll, also known as Automatic Payroll Systems,[1] is a U.S. company that provides payroll and human resources services in a cloud-based workforce management solution for businesses.[2] The company was founded in 1996.[3] The company's headquarters is located in Shreveport, Louisiana.[4]

APS Payroll
Private
IndustryBusiness services, software as a service
Founded1996
Headquarters
Shreveport, Louisiana
,
United States
Key people
Aaron Johnson (President)
Christian Valiulis (CRO)
ServicesHuman resources, payroll, tax compliance, and benefits administration
Websitewww.apspayroll.com

History

APS Payroll was founded in 1996 as Automatic Payroll Systems in Shreveport, Louisiana. It began as a payroll processing and full-service tax compliance service provider. In 2000, the company developed its own cloud-based technology.[5] The fifth generation of its web-based product, APS OnLine, was released in 2010.[6]

In 2013, APS Payroll released its mobile self-service site for employees and managers. In 2014, APS Payroll released ClockZones geofencing time tracking, event tracking, and carrier connections. In 2015, APS Payroll released ACA alerts, analytic tiles, and its ACA reporting solution. APS Payroll also completed the SOC 1 Type 1 report audit in 2015. In 2017, APS Payroll released its scheduling solution. In 2020, APS Payroll released its COVID-19 tracking and reporting features for FFCRA tax credits and CARES Act compliance.

Services

APS Payroll offers human resources and payroll services to small and medium-sized companies. The company's technology platform covers benefits administration, COBRA administration, and affordable care act tracking.[7] APS Payroll's performance management capabilities allow managers to recommend employee bonus amounts to HR.[8] It also offers time and attendance tracking, which allows employees to clock in and out and submit time-off requests.[9]

In October 2014, APS Payroll was one of 7 companies to pass the Tax Year 2014 IRS Assurance Testing System (ATS) requirements for Software Developers of electronic Employment Tax (94x MeF) Returns.[10] APS Payroll was also approved as a 2015 94x MeF Provider.[11] To meet these requirements, companies must adhere to guidelines and their software must utilize an IRS Schema format, be compatible with the IRS Employment e-file system, and follow IRS secure Internet transfer protocols.[12]

Integrations

In 2017, APS Payroll released its integration with Sage Intacct. The integration includes:

  • Standard and user-defined dimension syncing
  • Employee time tracking by dimension
  • Employee record syncing
  • Payroll expense by dimension
  • Sage Intacct GL automation

Recognition
The APS Team in Shreveport, LA

APS Payroll ranked in the top ten of G2’s "Best of 2014" list.[18] APS Payroll made TrustRadius' Top Rated Core HR Software list in 2015 and 2016.[19] In 2016, TrustRadius recognized APS Payroll as a high performer in its Fall 2016 Core HR Software Buyer's Guide.[20] In 2017, G2 Crowd recognized APS Payroll as having the Best Software for HR Teams.[21] In 2017, G2 Crowd recognized APS Payroll as having the Best Software for Administration Teams.[22]

In 2018, APS Payroll was recognized by G2 as Best Relationship Mid-Market, Easiest to Use Mid-Market, Easiest to Do Business With Mid-Market, Best Meets Requirements Mid-Market, and Best Support Mid-Market. APS Payroll was also recognized by G2 as the highest-rated software tool in the state of Louisiana.[23]

In 2019, APS Payroll was recognized by G2 as Easiest to Use Small Business, Easiest to Do Business With Small Business, Best Est. ROI Mid-Market, Easiest Admin Small Business, Best Support, Best Relationship Mid-Market, Best Usability Mid-Market, Easiest to Use Mid-Market, Most Implementable Mid-Market, Highest User Adoption Mid-Market, Easiest to Do Business With Mid-Market, Best Meets Requirements Mid-Market, Users Most Likely to Recommend Mid-Market, and Best Support Mid-Market. APS Payroll was also recognized by G2 as a top 10 best workforce management software solution.[24]

The Shreveport Times also recognized APS Payroll for its ranking as one of the nation's best companies for work-life balance.[25]

In 2020, APS Payroll was recognized by Shortlister as a Top Vendor for Payroll Services, Human Resources Software, and HRIS Systems.

In 2020, APS Payroll was recognized by G2 as a Top 20 Payroll Software and a Top 20 Easiest to Use Payroll Software. APS Payroll was also recognized by G2 as a Top 20 Core HR Software and https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr?tab=easiest_to_useTop 20 Easiest to Use Core HR Software]. APS Payroll has also been awarded Most Implementable Mid-Market, Best Relationship Mid-Market, Best Relationship, Easiest to Do Business With Small Business, Best Support Small Business, Easiest Admin Small Business, Highest User Adoption Mid-Market, and Easiest to Use Small Business for 2020.

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