Namely Payroll
Namely — All-in-One HCM Platform, Payroll & Managed Services
Namely offers a cloud-based HCM platform for midsized companies. It covers HR management, payroll, time tracking, onboarding, reporting, and mobile self-service; additional modules support benefits administration, applicant tracking, performance management, workforce management, and compliance. Namely also provides managed HR, payroll, and benefits services. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, and is listed as having 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type 2 (2022)
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
US
Hosting
Namely exposes SAML settings in admin; MFA available (review notes native 2FA; MFA also possible via third-party IdPs). Role-based permissions and audit trails are available.
Retention & deletion
Namely retains personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. It does not specify a fixed retention period for payroll data.
Compliance focus is US payroll/tax.
Feature Scope
Core payroll: Unlimited on- and off-cycle payrolls; supports any pay frequency; gross-up calculator; automated salary proration; employee self-service (paystubs, direct deposit, W-2/1099 access); electronic federal and state W-4s; wage garnishment support; complete payroll reports; quarterly and year-end reporting; standard GL export. Tax and compliance: Integrated tax calculation updates for all jurisdictions; automatic federal, state, local tax calculations; tax filing and payments on company’s behalf; guidance to help stay compliant with EEOC, FLSA, and Department of Labor rules; W-2 and 1099 (including mobile access). Time and attendance (built-in): Online timesheets; web punch; mobile and kiosk time entry; geofencing; physical/biometric time clocks; overtime rules; meal break rules; point/occurrence tracking; shift swaps and drops; audit trails. Platform and UX: Integrated Payroll, HR, Benefits & Time in one HCM; Payroll Wizard (guided 3‑step processing); quick links dashboard; employee mobile app for time, pay, PTO, and direct deposit updates. Scale and coverage: Processes $12B+ annual payroll in all 50 U.S. states. Security: Enterprise‑grade encryption; secure authentication; secure data access; audit trails for time and attendance. Integrations: Open API; partner ecosystem across ATS, ERP/financials, e‑signature, identity management/SSO, benefits/COBRA, time & attendance, background checks, learning, and more; standard GL export to assist accounting.
Pricing hints: Quote-based; packages start at $9 per employee. Source: namely.com/payroll (FAQ).
Security hints: Enterprise-grade encryption and secure authentication; secure data access; audit trails in time tracking; SSO available via identity management partners. Sources: namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app, namely.com/payroll, namely.com/partners.
Compliance hints: Integrated tax compliance and filing (federal, state, local); support for EEOC, FLSA, and DOL compliance guidance; electronic W-4s; W-2/1099 handling and year-end reporting. Source: namely.com/payroll.
Implementation hints: Guided implementation with best practices and data migration; go live in 3 months or less; simple three-step payroll run process post-onboarding. Source: namely.com/payroll (FAQ).
Support hints: Dedicated support and on-demand assistance; payroll and tax experts; Client Care with FAQs and contact options. Sources: namely.com/lp/payroll-self-service, namely.com/ (Dedicated Support), namely.com/payroll.
Integration hints: Open API with developer documentation; standard GL export; partner ecosystem spanning ATS, ERP/Financials, E-signature, Identity Management/SSO, Time & Attendance, Benefits/COBRA, Background Checks, Learning, Recognition, and more; integrated data flows between HR, Benefits, Time, and Payroll. Sources: namely.com/partners, namely.com/payroll, namely.com/ (Developers).
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee self-service
- Employee records
- Document management
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
Security & IT
- Audit logs
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Data residency region
Analytics
- Custom reports
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Pricing Model
Per employee
Pricing is quote-based and varies by modules (HR, Payroll, Time, Benefits) and managed services. Packages are advertised starting at $9 per employee per month; onboarding includes data migration assistance. Managed Payroll, Managed Benefits, and add-ons such as the Onboarding module may incur additional fees.
Implementation
Timeline varies by modules, complexity, and services selected.
Support
Email/Help Center (case submission via Help Community) · Phone (1-888-757-4804) · Request-a-call (callback) · Knowledge base (1,500+ articles, videos)
SLA: Standard non-urgent cases: response within three business days, according to Help Community guidance; urgent flagging is available for payroll-critical or security issues.
Time zones: US business hours; phone line 6 AM–6 PM PT
Urgent cases alert the full pod; dedicated contacts for Managed Payroll/Benefits include consultants and pod operations oversight.
Integrations
Open API
APIDeveloper documentation available; supports data integrations across HR, Time, Benefits, and Payroll.
Standard GL export
OtherExport general ledger files to ERP/accounting systems for reconciliation and posting.
ATS partners
ATSIntegrations available via partner ecosystem.
E-signature partners
E-signatureSupported through partner marketplace.
Benefits and COBRA partners
OtherBenefits administration and COBRA integrations via partners.
Background check partners
Background checksPre-employment screening integrations via ecosystem.
Learning partners
LearningIntegrations with learning platforms via partner marketplace.
Recognition partners
OtherEmployee recognition integrations via partner ecosystem.
Identity management/SSO partners
SSOSSO available via identity management partners.
ERP/Financials partners
OtherAccounting/ERP integrations via partner ecosystem.
Time & Attendance partners
Time & AttendanceComplementary time tracking and clock hardware integrations via partners.
