Sparrow

High-touch service + software: dedicated leave specialist for HR, Payroll, managers, and employees; manager support and training; concierge-style guidance throughout leave and return-to-work. Automated compliance and filings: automation of federal, state, and local filings and notices; FMLA compliance and tracking; integration of state and private plan benefits into payroll plans. Leave operations: centralized leave-tracking view for timing, pay, job protection, and return-to-work dates; visual leave plan; personalized payroll plan. Payroll: automated payroll calculations; custom payroll reports; payroll reconciliation assistance; dedicated payroll support. Dashboards and experience: Administrator/HRBP and Manager dashboards; streamlined portal with automated notifications and communications for employees and People teams. Policy and consulting: data-driven benchmarking and best-practice consulting to design or iterate competitive, inclusive leave policies; planning for unexpected situations; successful return-to-work planning. Integrations: connected ecosystem with hundreds of integrations; HRIS and payroll via file feed (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, ADP, Gusto); private disability/insurance carriers (e.g., MetLife, Unum); state agencies (e.g., CA EDD). Coverage: supports all types of leaves in the United States and Canada. Security: encryption in transit (TLS 1.2) and at rest; role-based data access limited to authorized employees with access logging; incident response; annual penetration testing; employee security training; secure SDLC; responsible disclosure; public Trust Center. Compliance attestations: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; ISO 27701; ISO 22301; GDPR compliance.

Pricing hints: Custom proposal tailored to needs; discounts available for nonprofits.

Security hints: Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2) and at rest; access limited to authorized employees with logging; incident response process; annual network and application penetration tests; employee security training; secure SDLC; responsible disclosure; Trust Center. Enterprise compliance: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, GDPR.

Compliance hints: Supports compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws in the U.S. and Canada; certifications/attestations include SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301; GDPR compliant.

Implementation hints: Implementation includes reviewing and benchmarking leave policies, setting up Sparrow software, and customizing workflows; timeline varies by complexity and availability. Dedicated leave specialist embedded with the team; manager training provided.

Support hints: Dedicated leave specialist for each customer; dedicated payroll support; manager support and training.

Integration hints: Hundreds of integrations across HRIS, payroll, insurance carriers, and state agencies. HRIS and payroll integrations via file feed (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, ADP, Gusto). Integrates with private carriers (e.g., MetLife, Unum) and state agencies (e.g., CA EDD) to manage paperwork and incorporate benefits into payroll plans.

Automated payroll calculations for leave pay based on tenure, employment status, state, and compensation; customized payroll plans per employee; robust, customizable reporting covering leave and payroll data; payroll reconciliation support for late payments and retroactive changes; dedicated support from a Sparrow leave specialist through each pay period; integrations with HRIS, payroll systems (e.g., Gusto, ADP), private insurance carriers (e.g., MetLife, Unum), and state agencies (e.g., CA EDD), typically via file feeds; automated filing and notices; coordinated communications across employer stakeholders; enterprise security including encryption in transit (TLS 1.2) and at rest, access controls with logging, incident response, annual pen tests, secure SDLC, and responsible disclosure; compliance posture with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, SOC 2 Type II, and GDPR alignment (https://sparrow.com/payroll, https://sparrow.com/security, https://sparrow.com/faq, https://sparrow.com).

Pricing hints: Custom pricing via sales proposal; discounts available for nonprofits.

Security hints: Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2) and at rest; access limited to authorized staff with logging; incident response commitments; annual penetration tests; employee security training; secure SDLC; responsible disclosure program; Trust Center available. Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, SOC 2 Type II; GDPR compliance noted.

Compliance hints: Supports federal, state, and local compliance for leaves in the U.S. and Canada. Certifications/attestations include ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, SOC 2 Type II; GDPR compliance indicated.

Implementation hints: Implementation includes policy review/benchmarking, Sparrow software setup, and customized workflow definition. Timeline varies by complexity and availability; exact timing provided via sales.

Support hints: Dedicated leave specialist for HR, Payroll, and employees through each leave/pay period; training/support for managers; ability to contact integration team and general Contact Us channel.

Integration hints: Integrates via file feeds with HRIS (e.g., Workday, BambooHR), payroll systems (e.g., Gusto, ADP), private insurance carriers (e.g., MetLife, Unum), and state agencies (e.g., CA EDD). Site claims hundreds of integrations and end-to-end ecosystem connectivity.