Software
AI Payroll
by HL Hunt — AI-Powered Payroll for Small Business
Run payroll in minutes, not hours. Our AI engine handles tax calculations, compliance filings, direct deposits, and multi-state regulations automatically — so you can focus on growing your business. Built for SMBs with 1 to 500 employees across all 50 states.
Payroll Dashboard
Next Payroll Run
Mar 15, 2026 • 47 employees
Tax Filings
Federal & 3 states • Auto-filed
Time Tracking
This pay period • 12 pending
Trusted by Small Businesses Nationwide
Join thousands of SMBs running faster, error-free payroll with HL Hunt AI Payroll
Why SMBs Switch to HL Hunt AI Payroll
AI-first payroll that eliminates manual work, prevents costly errors, and keeps you compliant in every state
AI-Driven Calculations
Our AI engine handles gross-to-net, overtime, deductions, garnishments, and multi-jurisdiction taxes automatically — no spreadsheets required.
Automated Tax Filing
Federal, state, and local tax filings handled automatically. W-2s, 1099s, and quarterly returns generated and filed on time, every time.
Same-Day Direct Deposit
Pay your team on time with same-day or next-day ACH direct deposits. Support for checks, pay cards, and on-demand pay.
50-State Compliance
Multi-state payroll made simple. Tax rates, labor laws, and filing requirements updated automatically as regulations change.
Payroll Provider Comparison
Core Payroll Features
Everything you need to pay your team accurately and stay compliant — powered by AI
AI Payroll Calculations
Automated gross-to-net calculations with intelligent handling of overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and garnishments.
Automated Tax Filing
Federal, state, and local payroll taxes calculated, withheld, and filed automatically. Includes W-2, 1099, 940, 941, and state returns.
Direct Deposit
Same-day and next-day ACH direct deposits. Support for split deposits, pay cards, and physical check printing when needed.
Employee Self-Service
Employees view pay stubs, update W-4s, manage direct deposit, and access tax documents from a branded self-service portal.
Time Tracking
Built-in time tracking with GPS clock-in, shift scheduling, PTO management, and automatic overtime calculations synced to payroll.
Multi-State Payroll
Hire and pay employees in any state. Tax registrations, withholding rules, and filing deadlines managed automatically per jurisdiction.
Your Complete Payroll Command Center
Run payroll, track hours, manage taxes, and view reports — all from one clean dashboard
Payroll Overview
Recent Payroll Runs
March 1, 2026 — Biweekly
CompletedFeb 15, 2026 — Biweekly
CompletedMar 15, 2026 — Biweekly
ScheduledQ1 2026 — Tax Filing
Auto-Filed5 Timesheets Pending
Action NeededPayroll Metrics
Connects to Your Entire Business Stack
Seamless integrations with the tools you already use — accounting, HR, banking, and benefits
Accounting
Banking
HR Tools
Time & Attendance
AI Payroll Engine
Bank-Level Security & Tax Compliance
Your payroll data and employee PII are protected by enterprise-grade security. Every tax filing backed by our accuracy guarantee.
End-to-End Encryption
AES-256 encryption for all employee data, SSNs, and banking information at rest and in transit.
Tax Penalty Protection
If our system causes a tax filing error, we pay the penalty. Full accuracy guarantee on all filings.
Role-Based Access Control
Granular permissions for admins, managers, and employees with full audit logging on every action.
Security & Compliance
AI-Powered Payroll Intelligence
Machine learning that catches errors before they happen and optimizes your payroll operations
Smart Error Detection
AI flags anomalies — duplicate payments, unusual hours, missing deductions, and tax miscalculations — before payroll runs.
Predictive Cash Flow
Forecast upcoming payroll costs, tax obligations, and seasonal labor needs with AI-powered cash flow projections.
Auto-Compliance Updates
Tax rate changes, minimum wage updates, and new labor laws applied automatically across all jurisdictions as they take effect.
Overtime Optimization
AI analyzes scheduling patterns and suggests shift adjustments to minimize overtime costs while meeting coverage requirements.
Compensation Insights
Benchmark employee compensation against market data and get AI recommendations for competitive pay adjustments.
Audit-Ready Reports
One-click generation of payroll journals, tax summaries, labor cost breakdowns, and compliance reports for audits.
Payroll API for Builders
Embed payroll processing into any application with our modern REST API and SDKs
Modern Payroll API
RESTful Payroll API
Run payroll, manage employees, and access tax documents programmatically with 99.9% uptime SLA
Webhook Events
Get real-time notifications for payroll completion, direct deposit status, tax filings, and employee changes
Embeddable Components
White-label payroll UI components you can embed directly into your platform with full customization
Payroll API Example
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Pay based on your team size — everything included.
Starter
+ $6/employee/month
- ✓ Unlimited payroll runs
- ✓ Automated tax filing
- ✓ Direct deposit
- ✓ Employee self-service
- ✓ W-2 & 1099 generation
Growth
+ $10/employee/month
- ✓ Everything in Starter
- ✓ Multi-state payroll
- ✓ Time tracking & scheduling
- ✓ AI error detection
- ✓ Same-day direct deposit
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ Custom reports
Enterprise
200+ employees
- ✓ Everything in Growth
- ✓ Dedicated account manager
- ✓ API & embed access
- ✓ White-label payroll portal
- ✓ Custom integrations
- ✓ SLA guarantees
- ✓ On-premise option
Customer Success Stories
See how small businesses are saving time and money with AI-powered payroll
Regional Restaurant Group
Hospitality • 85 employees
Challenge:
Tipped employees, split shifts, and 3-state operations made payroll a weekly nightmare
Result:
Payroll dropped from 4 hours to 8 minutes with zero tax filing errors in 12 months
SaaS Startup
Technology • 32 employees
Challenge:
Remote team across 8 states with varying tax rules and compliance requirements
Result:
Multi-state payroll handled automatically. Tax registrations and filings fully managed by HL Hunt
Construction Firm
Trades • 120 employees
Challenge:
Complex overtime rules, certified payroll requirements, and field worker time tracking
Result:
GPS time tracking + AI overtime calculations eliminated $47K/year in payroll errors
Payroll Support You Can Count On
Real payroll experts — not chatbots — ready to help when you need them
Guided Setup
We'll migrate your data from your current provider and get you running in under an hour
Tax Resolution
Dedicated tax specialists handle IRS notices, state agency correspondence, and penalty resolution
Help Center
Step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and a searchable knowledge base for self-service
Live Expert Support
Phone, chat, and email support from payroll professionals — not bots
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