Apex Payroll

Apex Payroll runs payroll and human resources administration for small employers around the San Francisco Bay Area. Its clients are mainly firms with fifty or fewer employees, including franchisees. The service is built around direct contact with the owner rather than a remote call centre.

What Apex Payroll does

• Payroll processing: pay runs together with tax withholding and reporting.
• Small business HR: performance goals and reviews, plus document storage for employee records.
• Time and attendance: online timekeeping, scheduling and manager approval of time off, sick leave and holidays.
• Hiring support: help with talent acquisition and background screening.
• Client portals and mobile apps: separate tools for employers and employees, with dashboards and reports.
• Compliance: keeping payroll in line with state, federal and local rules.

Customers and markets

Small business owners and franchisees in the Bay Area, including healthcare, therapy and real estate practices among its named clients.

Key facts

• Based in: Burlingame, California
• Led by: Bahar Tolu, who has a background in financial compliance
• Technology: software designed and built in-house by Apex HCM