Payroll & HR Built for Small Business

Payroll and HR software combines employee payroll administration with human resources functions such as employee records, onboarding, time tracking and other workforce management tasks. Connecting payroll and HR can reduce duplicate data entry and give small businesses a more centralized way to manage employees.

Auris provides payroll and HR solutions for small and growing businesses. Our platform brings payroll processing, tax administration, employee records, onboarding, timekeeping, employee self-service, HR administration, compliance support, and reporting together — so business owners can manage their workforce without maintaining separate disconnected systems.

Auris handles the payroll side of workforce management: employee pay, payroll processing, direct deposit, payroll taxes, deductions, payroll records, reporting, employee access, and year-end payroll administration. The technology automates repetitive calculations while our team provides support when questions come up.

For a deeper look at payroll-specific capabilities, pricing factors, and how small business payroll works step by step, visit our dedicated payroll page.

Small businesses need enough HR infrastructure to manage employees properly without needing an enterprise HR department. Auris provides HR capabilities that connect directly with payroll: employee information, hiring and onboarding, documents, timekeeping, PTO, employee changes, HR administration, employee self-service, and compliance support.

This means a growing business doesn't need to add another disconnected system every time its workforce becomes more complicated. Employee records, onboarding, and HR administration live alongside payroll in one platform.

A very small business may initially manage employee information manually. As employee count and workforce complexity increase, HR software can make it easier to organize employee information, onboarding, timekeeping, payroll, and recurring administrative tasks.

Signs that a business may benefit from an HR and payroll platform include:

• Hiring more employees
• Spending more time on payroll
• Managing PTO manually
• Tracking employee information in spreadsheets
• Using multiple disconnected systems
• Increasing compliance responsibilities
• Employees frequently asking administrative questions
• No dedicated HR employee

There is no specific employee count at which HR software becomes legally required. The decision depends on complexity, internal resources, and how much administrative work the business is willing to manage manually.

Yes. Small businesses can outsource some or all of their payroll administration and certain HR functions rather than building those capabilities entirely in-house.

Payroll outsourcing means a provider handles payroll processing, tax filing, and payroll administration on behalf of the business. HR technology and support means the business uses a platform and service team to manage employee records, onboarding, timekeeping, and HR administration.

Auris provides both: payroll technology and HR tools together with human support. Auris functions as a service provider — the business remains the legal employer. Auris is not a PEO and does not enter into a co-employment arrangement.

Payroll and HR pricing can depend on several factors, including:

• Number of employees
• Payroll frequency
• HR features and tools
• Timekeeping and attendance
• Number of locations and states
• Additional services and implementation requirements

Because every business is different, Auris provides personalized pricing based on each company's specific needs. Rather than publishing generic pricing that may not reflect your actual requirements, we offer custom quotes so you know exactly what your payroll and HR service will include and cost.

Understanding what a payroll and HR relationship will cost over time is just as important as evaluating the initial price. Repeatedly wondering what the service will cost as the business grows creates unnecessary uncertainty.

The Auris 3-Year Price Lock

Auris provides a three-year price protection that helps businesses plan payroll and HR expenses with confidence. This means a small business can budget for payroll without worrying about unexpected price changes during that period. Price protection is part of how Auris delivers a more predictable service relationship.

When comparing payroll and HR providers, ask each one how pricing works over time, what triggers price changes, and whether the business can plan its budget with confidence.

Businesses with no employees may not need payroll. Some extremely small employers may prefer basic payroll functionality without broader HR tools. Large enterprises requiring highly specialized enterprise HR systems may need capabilities outside Auris's target market.

The purpose of this page is to help a business make an informed decision, not to suggest that an all-in-one solution is right for everyone. Auris is built for small and growing businesses, and may not be the best fit for organizations with enterprise-scale workforce needs.