Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Brentwood, CA

California Payroll is the trade name of Promerio, Inc. It provides payroll processing, human resources and timekeeping technology to employers. Its site lists copyright dates going back to 2012. The company can run payroll for employers in every U.S. state, but it concentrates on businesses based in California. It puts particular weight on the state's wage and hour rules, which are known for being complex.

Who They Serve

Clients range from very small employers with only a few workers to organizations with more than 10,000 employees. The firm says it focuses on companies that contribute to the California economy. The industries it names include:

• Agriculture and wineries
• Hospitality
• Nonprofit organizations

Payroll, HR and Timekeeping in One System

At the core of the offering is a single platform that links payroll, HR records, benefits, workforce management, scheduling and time tracking. Payroll services cover paying staff and handling payroll tax filings on schedule. Reporting tools and custom reports are also available. For time and attendance, the company offers software and physical time clocks to record hours, keep labor spending in check and support compliance. A time-off accrual feature tracks earned leave.

The HR module, also called HCM or HRIS software, holds employee data and supports several tasks:

• Recruiting and applicant tracking, including posting jobs to connected job boards, screening questions and interview scheduling
• Electronic onboarding that can be set up for each role and lets new hires sign documents electronically
• Performance management
• Leave tracking
• Recording and reporting OSHA safety incidents
• Storing benefits information

Through a self-service portal, managers and staff can look up and update their own records, which takes some of the administrative load off HR teams.

Benefits, Compliance and Add-On Services

Beyond core payroll, the company offers benefits enrollment and administration, Affordable Care Act reporting, and workers' compensation reporting and billing tied to actual payroll figures. It also provides HR support for employee relations questions. Employee-facing options include financial wellness programs and earned wage access. A marketplace of integrations and data connections extends the platform further. A mobile app and SOC 1 information are listed among the company's resources.

How They Work With Clients

New clients usually start with a call with a wage and hour specialist. The company says it aims for long-term relationships instead of treating clients as accounts. Next, the team works out each employer's payroll, wage and hour requirements and budget, then picks the products and services that fit. California Payroll configures the system for the organization and trains the client's staff during implementation.

For employers comparing providers, California Payroll stands out for its focus on California compliance. It publishes free resources such as payroll calculators, forms, state and city minimum wage information, wage orders, bank holiday calendars, CalSavers program guidance and a blog on topics like overtime rules and workplace poster requirements.