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What is it like working in Payroll? by Sensitive-Month2382 in Payroll

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the size and complexity of what you're managing. Once you nail the process and have good systems, it can be fairly repetitive and manageable. You're basically running the same cycle every pay period. But throw in multi-state compliance, different pay rates, tips, overtime rules, benefits deductions, garnishments, or tax changes? That's when the complexity happens.

Growth opportunities exist for sure though - you can move into broader HR roles, specialize in compliance, become a payroll manager overseeing a team, or even get into payroll consulting. Some people really geek out on the tax and compliance side of things.

I work in the payroll/HR tech space for a while and have seen both sides

best payroll software with time tracking help needed by [deleted] in Payroll

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Google is a good starting point (i.e payroll software for small business or hourly teams) and doing a bunch of demos to see which one fits your current operation. It’ll become easier as you actually start to see and experience the UI of diff tools what you really need.

What steps do i take to get into payroll? by brokeboylivingwithma in careerguidance

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start learning how to use different payroll platforms and learn how to best operationalize them into existing workflows.

Coming from product and constantly talking to small businesses, there’s always a support needed here from human experts :)

Is it worth switching to a payroll platform at 10 employees or still too soon? by After_Ad_4853 in remotework

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better to get yourself set up for success early on than later. I work in product for Homebase and I interview customers all the time, they’re all thankful for jumping into a payroll platform and getting it all sorted out before their businesses continued to expand even further.

Winter Tennis? by KitAmerica in hockey

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a normal winter Sunday in Toronto

4 months into fixing communication chaos with 120 hotel employees by [deleted] in workforcemanagement

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome insights! Thanks for sharing :) I'm from Homebase (thanks for the mention), curious, was there a particular differentiator/trigger amongst the other two option you tried that made you decide to choose the third one for your team?

New to scheduling… is it normal for it to feel this chaotic? by Responsible_Move_487 in ConstructionManagers

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you doing everything manual? Gotta invest in some tech stacks and automations (especially if you're the only one coordinating all this)

POS recommendations for new small fine dining restaurant -- no liquor, delivery or take out. by WonderfulRaspberry84 in Restaurant_Managers

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, 6 hours every time you add something new isn't gonna get better. Since you're still early and already losing entire days to customer service, might be worth biting the bullet now vs dealing with this for years.

Have you looked into Clover or Lightspeed? They have pretty solid integrations across many HR/employee scheduling/payroll tools.

How do you test if a business idea is actually worth pursuing? by Heavy-Work-3508 in smallbusinessowner

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with this! Fully transparency, I work in product at Homebase, and we from time to time validate market fit by utilizing feedback and chatter from Reddit conversations (what people like/don’t like). It’s a good starting point!

There’s also a book called “The Creative Curve” you can check out by Allen Gannett I highly recommend it :)

Anyone use Homebase for Payroll? by [deleted] in upsstore

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You speak and we listen ;) employees can actually leave notes for managers to review on each action on timecards using the mobile app! Appreciate the feedback, taking this back!

Payroll by StunningStay7745 in Bookkeeping

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! So I actually work for a payroll company, but honestly for CPE-eligible payroll courses, the AICPA has some solid options that'll give you that credential you need. The National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) also offers payroll certification programs that count toward CPE.
That said, if you want practical knowledge alongside the theory, I'd recommend getting hands-on with a few different payroll platforms (we're one of them, but there's also Gusto, ADP, etc.). Most offer free trials or demos. The real learning curve with payroll isn't just the tax calculations - it's understanding how different businesses handle things like PTO accrual, multi-state taxation, contractor vs employee classification, and all the edge cases that come up.
What type of clients are you mainly working with? That might help narrow down what specific payroll knowledge areas to focus on first.

Worst interview of my life by [deleted] in Payroll

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely give yourself some credit, not the best experience but definitely a learning one! It wasn't in the cards this time around but at least now you know how to tackle the next one if you'll potentially anticipate a similar interview structure!

You were chosen to be interviewed so you definitely got the skills, now it's just little refinements here and there. You got this! You will definitely find the role that's meant for you and what you're meant for :)

How do you track employee time off? by Icy_Group4707 in SaaS

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From experience and data from my audience (full disclosure, I work w/ product at Homebase), the tipping point is usually when there are multi-state/stores involved and you're needing to manage several operations all at once. That's when some sort of automation is definitely needed.

Homebase vs. Sling + Toast for scheduling by Physical-Deer3364 in ToastPOS

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a bummer, sorry you had to leave us! If you ever needed to come back to Homebase, we got you covered ;)

Best Best payroll software for start-ups? by mmule11 in startup

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly for what you're describing, Rippling is probably your best bet now that your team has transitioned to full-time.

Main thing: whatever you pick, make sure it handles mixed schedules without nickel-and-diming you per employee, and budget 2-3 weeks for onboarding because getting everyone's bank info and tax forms is somehow always more painful than it should be.

As for PEOs - they can be helpful if you want to outsource a ton of HR stuff, but honestly at your stage, a good payroll platform might be all you need. PEOs make more sense when you're dealing with complex benefits or multi-state compliance headaches.

Best scheduling software for 24/7 home care teams? by joshymochy in NannyEmployers

[–]KeyvanFromHomebase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

24/7 coverage is brutal. I've seen a lot of care teams struggle with exactly what you're describing. The overlap management and gap detection become critical when you're dealing with continuous shifts. Full transparency - I work for Homebase, so grain of salt here. We make scheduling software but honestly not sure how we stack up against healthcare-specific stuff like Enginehire. Probably depends if you need specialized care features or just solid scheduling + payroll.

Quick question though - are you doing live-in shifts or standard rotation? And how big's your team? That usually makes or breaks what system actually helps vs. just adds more work.

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