Managing payroll and other human resources functions in-house is time-consuming, error-prone and risky. That’s why many organizations are turning to outsourced payroll services and HR outsourcing solutions to reduce compliance headaches, cut administrative costs and give leaders more time to focus on strategy.
Beyond accurate paychecks, today’s businesses need payroll and HR processes that are seamless, scalable and aligned with growth goals.
While payroll is often the starting point, Wipfli also supports organizations with broader HR needs — from day-to-day compliance and onboarding to retirement plan administration and even fractional CHRO guidance. That means clients don’t just outsource payroll; they gain a partner who can streamline workforce operations, strengthen benefits programs and align people strategy with business goals.
Why Wipfli?
Wipfli helps organizations simplify payroll while strengthening their entire HR function. Our outsourced payroll services combine accuracy, compliance and efficiency, backed by CPA expertise you won’t find with payroll-only vendors. Unlike many payroll outsourcing companies, Wipfli offers integrated services that cover benefits administration, HR compliance and fractional leadership guidance.
With Wipfli, you get:
- Confidence in compliance: Payroll, benefits and retirement plans managed with precision and CPA oversight
- Time and cost savings: Reduce administrative burden and free leaders to focus on growth
- Scalable solutions: Services that flex as your workforce expands, restructures or adopts new models
- One partner for payroll + HR: Integrated support for payroll, benefits, HR operations and people strategy
Wipfli’s outsourced payroll and HR services
Take the complexity out of payroll with Wipfli’s outsourced payroll services, powered by iSolved:
- Payroll processing and tax filings
- Benefits enrollment and administration
- Time, labor and scheduling management
- Compensation, learning and performance systems
Employee benefit plan services
- 401(k), 403(b), 457, defined benefit and cash balance plans
- Plan design, compliance testing and Form 5500 filing
- Eligibility monitoring, contributions and recordkeeping
- Participant support and distribution assistance
Day-to-day HR support that fills your gaps to keep your business compliant and efficient:
- HR operations and compliance
- Onboarding/offboarding
- Employee relations and communications
- Performance management and job descriptions
- Employee handbook and policy updates
- HRIS/process optimization
Fractional CHRO guidance when you need added leadership to align people priorities with business goals:
- Talent strategy and workforce planning
- Compensation and benefits philosophy
- Organizational design and succession planning
- Leadership and manager development
Outsourced payroll services reduce risk, save time and scale with your business. Wipfli integrates payroll, HR and benefits into one solution, powered by iSolved and backed by CPA expertise.
FAQ
What are outsourced payroll services?
Outsourced payroll services transfer payroll processing, tax filings and benefits administration to an external provider. This saves time, reduces errors and helps ensure compliance with changing regulations.
Why choose Wipfli for payroll outsourcing?
Wipfli delivers payroll, HR and benefits in a single solution, powered by iSolved and backed by CPA expertise. Unlike payroll-only vendors, we reduce compliance risk while scaling with your business.
How does outsourcing payroll save time and money?
Outsourcing eliminates manual processing, reduces payroll errors and automates tax filings. This lowers administrative burden and frees leaders to focus on growth.
How do I know which outsourced HR services my organization needs?
The right mix depends on your goals. Many start with payroll outsourcing, then add HR compliance support, benefits administration or fractional leadership as their workforce grows. Wipfli helps assess gaps and recommend the right services.
What’s the difference between payroll outsourcing and full HR outsourcing?
Payroll outsourcing focuses on paying employees and filing taxes. Full HR outsourcing goes further, covering compliance, onboarding, employee relations, benefits and strategic workforce planning.
Does Wipfli provide compliance support beyond payroll?
Yes. Our HR specialists assist with onboarding, employee handbooks, performance management, policy updates and HRIS optimization — all designed to reduce compliance risk.
Can I get strategic HR leadership without hiring a full CHRO?
Yes. Wipfli offers fractional CHRO support to provide workforce strategy, compensation guidance and succession planning without the cost of a full-time executive.
Our team
Christina Trapp, CPA, MST
Christina Klein Trapp brings over 25 years of leadership experience to our team. She has partnered with businesses of all sizes to realize creative, innovative financial solutions ranging from chief financial officer (CFO) and controller services to tax planning and business advisory solutions.
Tom Cox
Tom Cox leads Wipfi's leadership development programs. As a partner with 35 years of experience, clients benefit from Tom’s demonstrated ability to develop leaders and teams, cascading plans and accountability throughout organizations.
Molly Trottier, Human Resources
Molly Trottier is a manager in Wipfli’s outsourced human resources (HRO) practice with over 15 years of experience in human resources strategy, compliance and organizational leadership. She leads a team of consultants who deliver customized HR solutions tailored to the growth stages of clients across various industries. She regularly advises on performance management, employee relations and HR technology systems, serving as a trusted professional across the firm.
Erika Young, CRPS®, CPFA, AIF®
Erika Young is the principal in charge of Wipfli’s human capital management services. For more than a decade, she has specialized in developing retirement and employee benefit plans that are competitive, compliant and cost efficient.
Marci Boyarski, CPA
Marci Boyarski leads Wipfli’s employee benefits practice and is responsible for the growth and delivery of benefit plan services. From one-person organizations to large companies, Marci works with clients to design and implement plans that meet their unique needs and goals.
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