Apex HCM

Apex HCM makes cloud-based payroll and human capital management software for payroll service bureaus. Its customers use the platform to run high-volume payroll and HR for their own business clients, and nearly half of its service bureau users are accounting firms.

What Apex HCM does

• Payroll and tax: service bureau payroll processing with tax compliance and e-filing, usable from any device.
• Time and attendance: its own time-tracking tools with seven ways to clock in and out and overtime controls.
• Applicant tracking and onboarding: job posting to many sites, applicant sorting and electronic new-hire paperwork.
• Benefits enrolment and ACA: electronic enrolment with HR and employee self-service portals, plus Affordable Care Act reporting.
• Onboarding and support: data conversion, a named client success manager, live support and training.

Who it works with

Payroll service bureaus of any size and accountants who want to offer payroll and HR to their clients, whether starting out or switching platforms.

Key facts

• Product type: cloud-based HCM suite
• Customer mix: accountants make up nearly half of its bureau base