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This comprehensive guide will help you understand the different models of payroll outsourcing, weigh the <\/i><\/b>pros and cons<\/i><\/b><\/a>, and lay out a clear process for <\/i><\/b>selecting a partner<\/i><\/b><\/a> that\u2019s right for your organization, no matter how large or small your operation is.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Businesses of any size can benefit from <\/span>outsourcing<\/span><\/a> almost any of their processes, from IT to accounting and beyond. Many businesses take advantage of outsourcing services. In 2018, the outsourcing industry was <\/span>worth $85.6 billion<\/span><\/a>, and it\u2019s predicted to continue growing.<\/span><\/p>\n

It seems relatively easy to outsource IT or even something like accounting and tax preparation. Outsourcing important tasks like payroll and other <\/span>human resources (HR) functions<\/span><\/a> is less intuitive for many business owners. How can you send these key administrative jobs over to people who aren\u2019t directly involved in your daily business operations?<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. What Is Payroll Outsourcing?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Payroll outsourcing is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of handling payroll by yourself or with an in-house team, you hire an external service provider (a team of experts) to manage and execute the entire payroll function on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like any other business process you might choose to outsource, you will select a provider and set up an account with them. They’ll then use that access and the information you supply to conduct payroll on your behalf, ensuring your employees are paid accurately and compliantly.<\/p>\n

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Key Differences: Outsourcing vs. Payroll Software<\/b><\/h3>\n

It’s important to distinguish between full <\/span>payroll outsourcing<\/b> and using <\/span>payroll software<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n