Paidwell
Pay-for-performance Compensation Software
Paidwell provides performance-based compensation software and advisory services to design and scale fair, data-driven pay programs. Offerings include career frameworks, compensation benchmarking, pay philosophy and governance, and tools to execute and manage compensation cycles for high-growth organizations.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Hosting
Security details apply to the Paidwell platform (not the downloadable playbook). Vendor states advanced encryption, multi-factor authentication, granular permission controls, and regular security audits.
Retention & deletion
Customers may retrieve their data within 30 days after the agreement ends. After that period, Paidwell is no longer obligated to store or make the data available and may delete it.
Paidwell provides tools to manage compliance with U.S. state and federal compensation laws. A Data Processing Addendum (DPA) is available (site footer).
Feature Scope
Playbook contents: strategic frameworks for compensation plan design; best practices for pay equity and pay transparency; guidance for using analytics to inform compensation decisions. Related Paidwell platform capabilities for context: advanced algorithms and analytics (e.g., compa-ratios, demographics, level, location, performance); support for complex compensation (variable pay, bonuses); fairness/DEI by design with bias and pay gap identification; global compensation data coverage; real-time, data-driven decisioning; customizable plans; integrations with major HRIS, payroll, and ATS systems. Security: encryption, multi-factor authentication, granular permission controls, regular security audits. Compliance: tools to manage compliance with state and U.S. federal compensation laws (FLSA, Equal Pay Act); Data Processing Addendum available (footer). Integrations: connects with most major HRIS, payroll, and ATS; data-driven insights/reporting.
Pricing hints: Paidwell software uses solution-based pricing tailored to company needs and complexity.
Security hints: Platform security measures include advanced encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), granular permission controls, and regular security audits.
Compliance hints: Paidwell states compliance support for U.S. state and federal pay regulations, including FLSA and the Equal Pay Act. A Data Processing Addendum is available in the site footer.
Implementation hints: Paidwell offers expert consulting and coaching alongside its product; testimonials cite support through implementation, change management, and merit cycle execution.
Support hints: Ongoing expert consulting and coaching are emphasized; Footer includes Support Service Addendum.
Integration hints: Integrates with most major HRIS, payroll, and ATS systems; provides robust analytics and reporting on compensation metrics.
- Pay transparency enablement: guidance and tooling to define, communicate, and operationalize transparent pay practices across roles and levels.
- Compensation program design: compensation philosophy, governance, individualized pay bands by role (ranges, bonuses/commissions, equity), and career frameworks.
- Benchmarking and analytics: custom data sets, market benchmarking, compa‑ratios, demographics, level, location, performance insights; advanced algorithms and up‑to‑date data for real‑time, data‑driven decisions.
- Fairness and DEI by design: identify potential biases and pay gaps; prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in compensation strategy.
- Complex compensation support: handles variable pay, bonuses, commissions; customizable architecture aligned to company philosophy.
- Global capability: data sets for major international markets to align compensation globally.
- Integrations: integrates with most major HRIS, payroll, ATS, and other HR systems.
- Security: advanced encryption technologies, multi‑factor authentication (MFA), granular permission controls, regular security audits; security program with physical and technical safeguards; admin interface for user management; IP monitoring for account security.
- Compliance support: software enables management of compliance with U.S. labor laws (FLSA, Equal Pay Act); Data Processing Addendum available; Service Level Addendum referenced.
- Services and enablement: high‑touch consulting, coaching, change management, implementation support, and training alongside the platform; support through merit cycle execution.
- Pricing approach: solution‑based pricing tailored to business needs and complexity.
Pricing hints: Solution‑based pricing tailored to company needs/complexity; ToS indicates invoices typically due in 30 days, USD billing, non‑refundable fees, late fees may apply; credit card accepted.
Security hints: Mentions advanced encryption, MFA, granular permissions, regular security audits; security program with physical/technical safeguards; admin controls and IP monitoring.
Compliance hints: States compliance with U.S. state and federal compensation laws (FLSA, Equal Pay Act). Data Processing Addendum (DPA) and Service Level Addendum referenced in site footer/ToS.
Implementation hints: Provides end‑to‑end consulting, program design, implementation, change management, and training; supports merit cycle execution.
Support hints: High‑touch expert advisors, consulting and coaching alongside the platform. ToS references a Service Level Addendum; security contact listed (security@paidwell.io).
Integration hints: Integrates with most major HRIS, payroll, and ATS systems.
Features at a Glance
Compensation
- Salary bands
- Comp cycles
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Security & IT
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
Data & API
- Data export
Compliance
- DPA available
Pricing Model
Flat
The Compensation Playbook page shows no price.
Implementation
The playbook is self-serve (downloadable). For the broader Paidwell platform, testimonials cite expert consulting/coaching, support through implementation, change management, and merit cycle execution.
Support
SLA: The Terms of Service refer to a Service Level Addendum for paid services.
Ongoing expert consulting and coaching emphasized. Security inquiries: security@paidwell.io (per Terms).
Integrations
Major ATS systems
ATSPaidwell platform connects with most major applicant tracking systems.
Major Payroll systems
PayrollPaidwell platform connects with most major payroll systems.
Payroll systems (unspecified)
PayrollPaidwell platform claims payroll integrations. Not specific to the comp convos guide.
Applicant Tracking Systems (unspecified)
ATSPaidwell platform claims ATS integrations. Not specific to the comp convos guide.
Most major HRIS
HRISIntegration with most major HRIS systems; list of providers is not public.
Most major Payroll
PayrollIntegration with most major payroll systems.
Most major ATS
ATSIntegration with most major ATSs.
Other HR systems
OtherStatement: “and other HR systems.”
Most major Payroll systems
PayrollConnects with most major payroll providers.
Major HRIS (unspecified)
HRISPaidwell platform claims to work with most major HRIS. Not specific to the comp convos guide.
Other HR systems (unspecified)
OtherPaidwell platform indicates compatibility with other HR tools. Not specific to the comp convos guide.
Major HRIS platforms
HRISIntegrates with most major HRIS.
Payroll systems
PayrollIntegrates with most major payroll providers.
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
ATSIntegrates with most major ATS.
Major HRIS systems
HRISPaidwell platform connects with most major HRIS.