Small business
HR software for small businesses
Rippling automates critical but tedious admin work for payroll, benefits, labor compliance, and more—so you can stay focused on building your business.
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Payroll & Benefits
Payroll and benefits.
Handled by us. Simplified for you.
We ensure the payroll and benefits work you can’t get wrong is always right. With Rippling you can easily manage your payroll and benefits for everyone, everywhere, in one place.
Run payroll in 90 seconds. 100% error-free guarantee.
Pay employees accurately, lightning-fast and on time, every pay run, as many times as you need, at no extra cost. No calculator required.
Automatically calculate and pay taxes
Rippling automatically calculates your payroll taxes and files them with the right federal, state, and local agencies at the right time, every time.
Sync benefits with payroll to automate deductions
Rippling’s Benefits Administration is integrated with Payroll, eliminating manual data entry by
automatically applying updates, like a new marital status changing an employee’s payroll deductions.
Manage all employee benefits in one place
Rippling brings your entire benefits administration experience—plan selection, broker partners, payroll, and HRIS—into one place, ensuring seamless integrations and automating your benefits busy work.
Automation
Automate your entire
HR, IT, and finance to-do list
Rippling automatically handles more administrative tasks than any other HR solution, saving you time and money.
Onboard in minutes, not days
As soon as you click "Onboard," Rippling takes care of the rest—sending offer letters, prompting benefits enrollment, and more.
Make IT management automatic
Rippling makes it easy to manage apps and devices, like automatically shipping laptops, or controlling access to apps based on roles.
Put time tracking on autopilot
Automatically track employees' hours from check-in to paycheck—no more manual entries, syncing issues, or late approvals.
Get a full view of your expenses
Manage and report on corporate cards, vendor invoices, and more in one place. Plus, sync payroll and expenses to your general ledger.
compliance
Maintain airtight compliance with always up-to-date policies
Enforce compliance with hundreds of pre-built workflows that monitor and flag violations related to minimum wage, mandatory trainings, overtime, and more, so you can avoid legal risk and financial penalties.
Pricing
Starting at $8 per user per month
Plus, a $40 per month base fee. Contact us today to get a free quote.
customer support
Get peace of mind with premium support
Rippling is committed to helping you through any and every issue. That's why we were the first in the industry to publish our support metrics in real time.
91%
Customer satisfaction score
49%
First contact resolution rate
10s
Live chat response time
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Customer Spotlight
Companies run better with Rippling’s HR software for small business
Built different
Analyze, automate, and orchestrate anything
Most "all-in-one" software consists of acquired systems. These modules are disconnected, so your business data is, too. Rippling takes a platform approach, building products on a single source of truth for all the business data related to employees. This rich, flexible data source unlocks a powerful set of capabilities.
Permissions
Automatically govern what each person in your company can see, do, and access.
Policies
Build custom policies that enforce your business’s unique rules and procedures.
Workflows
Automate virtually anything with hyper-custom triggers and advanced workflow actions.
Analytics
Make better decisions faster with real-time, unified data in an easy-to-use report builder.
See Rippling in action
Learn how Rippling can help you streamline and save on HR, payroll, benefits, compliance, and more.
FAQs
What makes Rippling different from other HR & Payroll solutions?
Most HR and Payroll solutions on the market today have either been consolidated through mergers and acquisitions or have grown through white labeling. Every Rippling app was built in-house from the ground up to work together, meaning you do not have to rely on brittle integrations or manual data entry to keep everything up to date and in sync.
Does Rippling offer payroll in my state?
Yes! Rippling offers payroll in all 50 states. Unlike other vendors, we do not charge you more if you need to run payroll in multiple states.
Does Rippling file W-2s and 1099s for me?
Yes! Rippling automatically generates files with tax authorities, and distributes to employees digital W-2 forms, as well as 1099s for contractors, at the end of the year. Additionally, you can select to have Rippling print and mail these for a small fee.
Can I pay international employees and contractors with Rippling?
Yes, Rippling offers international payroll. Unlike other solutions that use manual processes behind the scenes, Rippling has built native software so you can hire, pay, and manage your entire team – locally and internationally in one system. Our Global Payroll product covers all aspects of international payroll and is full of robust products and automations designed to simplify the payroll experience.
Can former employees and contractors access their payroll records and tax documents on Rippling?
Former employees and contractors can continue to access their Rippling accounts using their personal email address. They'll be able to access their historical pay stubs, W-2s, and other withholding information.
How long does it take to run payroll with Rippling?
With Rippling, you can run payroll within 90 seconds. Don’t have the time? Turn on auto-pay and never touch payroll again.
How long does it take to set up Rippling?
It takes most small businesses 1-3 weeks to set up Rippling. Your Rippling Implementation Manager will guide you through importing employee data, configuring benefits, and completing your first payroll run free of charge. You can expect to have 3 calls with your Rippling Implementation Manager that take 30 minutes to an hour. We also offer a consultative implementation service for businesses that have more complex or custom needs.
Does Rippling offer PEO for small businesses?
Yes. Rippling PEO takes payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance work off your plate, so you can focus on growing your business. It also gives you access to big-company benefits—including large group health plans, 401(k) retirement plans, and HSA, FSA, and commuter flex benefits at affordable rates.