The modern, tech-driven HR & Payroll platform.
Tool Highlights
- Purpose: Payroll & HR platform
- Setup: Very intuitive; plenty of how to guides out there
- Price Range: $
Overview
Gusto is a modern payroll and HR platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses, making it an ideal solution for ETA acquirers managing newly acquired teams. With intuitive automation, compliance-friendly payroll processing, and built-in benefits administration, Gusto helps acquirers seamlessly transition employees, standardize payroll operations, and reduce administrative burdens.
Why Use Gusto?
✅ Simple, Automated Payroll – Run payroll in minutes with automated tax filings, direct deposit, and contractor payments.
✅ Built-In Compliance – Stay on top of tax filings, benefits administration, and state/federal requirements with ease.
✅ HR & Benefits Integration – Easily manage healthcare, 401(k)s, PTO tracking, and onboarding within one system.
✅ Transparent, Scalable Pricing – No hidden fees, making it easy to budget for growing teams.
✅ User-Friendly for Non-Payroll Experts – Designed for business owners who don’t have a dedicated HR team.
Who Should Use Gusto?
✔️ ETA acquirers looking for a simple payroll solution post-acquisition.
✔️ Small business buyers who need to integrate employees quickly.
✔️ Searchers running self-funded or traditional search funds with multiple entities.
✔️ Owners looking for an all-in-one payroll + HR system to replace legacy providers.
What Gusto Helps With
🔹 Payroll Processing – Automated pay runs, tax compliance, and contractor payments.
🔹 Employee Onboarding – Digitized paperwork, offer letters, and benefits enrollment.
🔹 HR & Compliance – State tax registration, workers’ comp, and employee handbooks.
🔹 Benefits Administration – Integrated health insurance, retirement plans, and more.
🔹 Time & PTO Management – Track time-off requests and sync with payroll.
Why It’s Worth It
Gusto is a low-maintenance, high-impact payroll and HR solution, perfect for ETA acquirers who need a fast, compliant, and scalable system to handle payroll, onboarding, and benefits. It simplifies post-acquisition employee transitions, reduces compliance risks, and saves operators valuable time.
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