More Than Payroll — Everything That Comes With It

Payroll today is so much more than paying your team. As a Paper Trails client, you have access to a full set of tools, resources, and integrations built to make running your business simpler. Here’s what’s at your fingertips.

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Explore What's Included

Everything below is available to you as a Paper Trails client, organized into a few simple categories. Take a look around — and when you're ready to start using any of these, just reach out to your payroll processor.

 

Learn & Stay Informed

Education is the foundation of good decisions. These free resources help you stay ahead of payroll, HR, and compliance changes before they catch you off guard.

The Blog

Answers to hundreds of payroll and HR questions.

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The Blog

Our frequently updated blog covers the payroll, HR, and compliance topics small business owners actually run into. It’s written in plain English, with hundreds of articles you can search anytime.

Monthly Webinars

Live or on-demand, expert-led training you can join from your desk.

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Monthly Webinars

Each month we host a training webinar on a key compliance or HR topic, generally the third Tuesday at 2pm.  Register or catch past sessions anytime.

Guides, eBooks & Checklists

Downloadable resources to keep you organized and compliant.

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Guides, eBooks & Checklists

 We publish checklists, infographics, eGuides, and year-end and MERIT/PFML resources to help you tackle specific tasks with confidence.

The Podcast

Small business insights for your commute.

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The Podcast

Our podcast, Small Business Big World, shares practical conversations for small business owners. Follow along @smallbusinessbigworld wherever you listen. 

Follow Us

Compliance news and HR tips in your feed.

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Follow Us

We post regularly across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok with compliance updates, payroll tips, and industry news that affects your business. Follow @papertrailspayroll to stay in the loop. 

isolved University

Short, focused courses on using isolved.

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isolved University

isolved University offers brief, informative classes covering all aspects of the isolved platform, so you can get more out of the system at your own pace. 

HR & Advisory Support

HR is the foundation your business is built on. Whether you need a one-time tune-up or an ongoing partner, our team helps you stay compliant and support your people with confidence.

HR Consulting

Practical HR support, from a one-time tune-up to year-round guidance.

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HR Consulting

Our HR consulting is built for small and mid-sized businesses, with different levels of support depending on what you need. A one-time project covers things like an HR audit, custom handbook, and hiring review, while an ongoing subscription adds multi-state compliance, file and I-9 reviews, the labor law poster service, and hands-on HR help.

Labor Law Poster Service

Always-current postings, at your location and remote.

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Labor Law Poster Service

You'll receive an annual laminated all-in-one poster covering federal, state, and local requirements, plus an emailed copy within 30 days whenever a posting is updated. Digital access keeps your remote employees covered too. 

Performance Management

Move beyond the annual review to feedback that actually helps people grow.

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Performance Management

Set clear individual, team, and company goals, run 360-degree reviews, and recognize good work in real time — all connected to payroll and HR. Add pulse surveys and a 9-box talent grid to spot high performers and keep your best people engaged. 

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Real money back at tax time for eligible hires.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit rewards employers for hiring workers from certain groups, but it’s easy to leave on the table. We help you identify and capture eligible credits during onboarding, so you claim what you’re owed at tax time.  

FSA, HSA, HRA & COBRA Administration

Pre-tax accounts and COBRA, handled for you.

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FSA, HSA, HRA & COBRA Administration

We administer FSA, HSA, HRA, and COBRA right alongside your benefits and payroll — including enrollment, claims, benefit debit cards, and the compliance paperwork that comes with them. No separate vendor, no extra login. 

Always on HR

Instant answers to common HR questions.

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Always on HR

isolved’s Always-On HR is an AI-powered assistant that gives employees real-time answers about payroll, benefits, time off, and policies. It handles routine questions automatically, so your HR team can focus on higher-priority work. 

Workforce Tools

Payroll works best when the tools around it work together. These add-on solutions connect back to payroll cleanly, so you spend less time on double entry and more time running your business.

Time & Labor Management

Accurate timekeeping without the guesswork.

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Time & Labor Management

Track punches, meals, breaks, overtime, and paid time off with ease. Employees can clock in by time clock, mobile device, or computer, and you gain insight into hours by department, location, and job role for smarter labor allocation. 

Hiring & Onboarding

Find, hire, and set up new team members in one place.

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Hiring & Onboarding

Post jobs across multiple platforms, coordinate interviews, score candidates, and extend offers — then move new hires straight into electronic onboarding. Paperwork flows right into payroll and timekeeping, with E-Verify built in to help you stay compliant. 

Benefits Administration

Open enrollment and deductions, simplified.

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Benefits Administration

Configure benefit plans, run open enrollment online, and keep deductions accurate. Integrations with insurance carriers and payroll mean the whole process stays connected and consistent. 

Learning Management

Grow your team’s skills with Learn & Grow.

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Learning Management

Give employees access to courses that build job skills and meet compliance requirements. You can offer learning as a benefit to attract and retain talent, and upload custom content tailored to your industry. 

Expense Management

Reimburse employees faster, with less paperwork.

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Expense Management

Employees submit expense reports anytime, anywhere, with built-in alerts that flag anything outside your policy. Because it ties into payroll, reimbursements move quickly and accurately, saving you time on the back end. 

Compensation Management

Run merit and bonus cycles without the spreadsheet.

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Compensation Management

Compensation Management brings raise and bonus planning into the same system as your payroll. Set eligibility rules, route approvals, and see compa-ratio and pay-range data before you decide — then push approved changes straight to payroll.  

Perks Your Employees Will Love

Great benefits don’t have to be complicated. These free and voluntary perks give your team more value from their paycheck — with no added risk or administrative burden for you.

isolved People Cloud Mobile App

Payroll and HR in your employees’ pockets.

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isolved People Cloud Mobile App

The People Cloud self-service app lets employees view paystubs and W-2s, enroll in benefits, clock in and out, request time off, and update their own information — anytime, from any device. It’s available in the Apple and Google Play app stores. 

People Cloud Connector for Claude

Check HR details inside the AI tools you already use.

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People Cloud Connector for Claude

The isolved Connector for Claude lets employees check time-off balances, view requests, and submit time-off requests using their real isolved data — with every action confirmed before it’s submitted. 

ZayZoon EWA

Access to earned wages before payday.

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ZayZoon EWA

Through our free ZayZoon integration, employees can access a portion of their earned wages early, easing the financial stress of waiting for payday. Transfers are funded and recovered by ZayZoon automatically, so there’s no added risk or liability for your business. 

FinFit Financial Coaching

Financial wellness tools to help your team build stability.

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FinFit Financial Coaching

FinFit gives employees access to financial wellness resources including health assessments, unlimited financial coaching, and access to affordable credit and personal loans. The goal is to help your team build emergency savings, improve credit, and avoid high-cost debt. Loan products and availability vary by state and are subject to credit approval. 

The Employee Marketplace

Exclusive discounts and cash back on everyday brands.

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The Employee Marketplace

The isolved Employee Marketplace gives your team access to deals and cash-back rewards on thousands of brands across travel, dining, events, electronics, retail, and more. It’s free through the People Cloud app. 

Voluntary Benefits

Competitive benefits your employees can choose — with no admin burden for you.

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Voluntary Benefits

Powered by Corestream, the isolved Voluntary Benefits Center gives employees access to coverage like dental, vision, accident, hospital, and life insurance. With personalized education and decision support, employees can choose the benefits that fit their needs — helping you offer a more competitive package and attract better talent. 

Integrations That Connect Your World

Your systems should talk to each other. We connect payroll with the platforms you already use — and the ones your employees rely on — so data flows automatically and errors go down.

Payro: Payroll Financing

A short-term safety net for payroll.

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Payro: Payroll Financing

When cash flow gets tight, our partnership with Payro helps eligible businesses access short-term loans to cover payroll. Approved businesses can move quickly so employees are always paid on time. 

Workers’ Comp Pay-As-You-Go

Premiums based on real payroll, each cycle.

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Workers’ Comp Pay-As-You-Go

Pay-as-you-go workers’ comp calculates smaller, accurate premium payments each payroll based on your actual payroll data. We integrate with many carriers to keep the process smooth and predictable for your cash flow. 

QuickBooks Online & General Ledger

Access to earned wages before payday.

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QuickBooks Online & General Ledger

We can build a custom general ledger tailored to your business and integrate it directly with QuickBooks Online. Your financial records stay accurate, organized, and up to date without manual re-entry. 

Custom Integrations & APIs

Connect almost any system you use.

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Custom Integrations & APIs

Every business runs differently, so we build custom imports, exports, macros, APIs, and POS integrations to connect payroll with your timekeeping, billing, CRM, or certified payroll systems. The goal is simple: less manual work and cleaner data. 

Accountant Access

Give your accountant the reports they need.

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Accountant Access

We collaborate directly with your accountant or CPA, providing access to detailed reports in isolved. It simplifies payroll operations and expense management and makes tax time smoother for everyone.

Profit by Paymentus

Modern tools for expenses, bills, and getting paid.

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Profit by Paymentus

Profit is a financial toolkit that helps you manage employee spending with physical or virtual cards, pay bills, and send invoices with card and ACH options. It syncs with QuickBooks Online and other accounting systems to keep your books current. 

Retirement & MERIT Integrations

Automated contributions and support with 120+ providers.

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Retirement & MERIT Integrations

We integrate with over 120 retirement providers nationwide, including Maine's state retirement program MERIT, offering both 180 (one-way) and 360 (full-cycle) communication. That means contributions flow automatically each pay cycle instead of being entered by hand.

Employee Navigator

Benefits and payroll, always in sync.

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Employee Navigator

Our Employee Navigator integration syncs employee demographics and deductions in real time, eliminating dual entry and reducing errors. Features like single sign-on make access simpler and more secure for your team. 

The Work Number by Equifax

Instant, secure income verification.

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The Work Number by Equifax

All clients are set up with The Work Number, an automated income and employment verification service. It gives employees fast, secure proof of income for loans, credit, and housing, while reducing the verification workload on your side. 

E-Verify

Confirm work eligibility, the compliant way.

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E-Verify

Our free E-Verify integration compares Form I-9 information against DHS and SSA records to confirm employment eligibility. It helps you stay compliant and streamlines onboarding for new hires.

TurboTax

Wage data that flows straight into tax filing.

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TurboTax

All clients are set up with a direct TurboTax integration. When an employee enters their Social Security Number and your EIN, their wage information pulls in automatically — reducing manual entry errors at tax time. 

Protection & Peace of Mind

Running a business means managing risk. These tools and safeguards help protect your data, your people, and your bottom line — so you can focus on growth.

Acrisure Cyber Services Plus

Straightforward cyber protection for modern businesses.

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Acrisure Cyber Services Plus

Available through the isolved Marketplace, Acrisure Cyber Services Plus helps businesses stay ahead of cyber threats and respond quickly when incidents occur. It brings together cyber scans, prioritized vulnerability recommendations, breach support, and cyber liability coverage in one solution. 

Background Screening

Affordable, accredited pre-hire checks.

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Background Screening

Through National Crime Search, you can run employment, drug, and other background screenings with no account setup fees or monthly minimums on most services. It’s a simple way to hire with more confidence. 

Trust & Security

Your data, protected by design.

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Trust & Security

For over 20 years, protecting your information has been at the core of what we do. Our multi-layered approach includes strict access controls, regular audits, and ongoing staff security training, strengthened by isolved’s own security program. 

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact our local team.

We’ll stay in the weeds to manage your payroll, Human Resources, and compliance needs.

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