Greenshades
Benefits administration software
Benefits support software
Payroll software
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What is Greenshades
Greenshades is a payroll and tax compliance software suite used to run payroll, manage employee self-service, and support filing and reporting requirements. It is commonly deployed by small to mid-sized organizations, payroll teams, and accounting firms, including those using Microsoft Dynamics GP/365 Business Central environments. The product emphasizes payroll tax automation (forms, filings, and year-end processing) and provides add-on modules such as time and attendance and employee onboarding.
Strong payroll tax compliance tools
Greenshades focuses heavily on payroll tax workflows such as tax calculations, electronic filing, and year-end forms (e.g., W-2/1099 processing). This can reduce manual steps for payroll administrators who otherwise manage filings across multiple jurisdictions. The compliance feature set is a primary differentiator versus broader HCM suites that prioritize end-to-end HR over tax operations.
Integrations with Microsoft Dynamics
Greenshades is widely used alongside Microsoft Dynamics GP and related Microsoft ERP ecosystems, supporting organizations that want payroll tightly connected to finance/GL processes. This can simplify payroll posting, reconciliation, and audit trails compared with running payroll in a separate system. It also supports firms that standardize on Microsoft-centric IT stacks.
Modular add-ons for payroll operations
Beyond core payroll, Greenshades offers modules such as employee self-service, time and attendance, and onboarding to extend payroll operations. This modular approach allows organizations to adopt capabilities incrementally rather than replacing all HR systems at once. It can fit teams that primarily need payroll plus a limited set of adjacent workflows.
Less comprehensive HCM coverage
Compared with full HCM platforms, Greenshades is more payroll- and tax-centric and may not cover advanced HR capabilities such as talent management, deep benefits administration, or complex workforce planning. Organizations seeking a single system for HR, payroll, and broad employee lifecycle management may need additional tools. This can increase integration and administration overhead.
Benefits functionality may be limited
While Greenshades supports employee self-service and related HR-adjacent workflows, benefits administration depth can be lighter than dedicated benefits platforms. Employers with complex plan rules, carrier connectivity requirements, or extensive ACA/eligibility workflows may need supplemental solutions. Fit depends on the organization’s benefits complexity and broker/carrier processes.
Ecosystem dependence and fit
The product is often selected for its fit with Microsoft Dynamics environments; organizations outside that ecosystem may find fewer native integration advantages. If a company is moving away from Dynamics GP or consolidating onto a different ERP/HCM stack, the long-term fit may require re-evaluation. Implementation effort and ongoing support can vary based on the specific ERP/payroll architecture.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll | $7.00 per employee/month (annual contract) | Self-service payroll processing; payroll tax returns; PTO policies & accruals; time-entry import (CSV or API); W-4 & I-9 employee access and employer management; direct deposit; employee profile management and self-service; employee pay history and W-2 service; year-end tax management; self-service garnishment management. |
| Payroll + HR | $9.00 per employee/month (annual contract) | All Payroll features, plus electronic document management with employee self-service; new-employee onboarding with templates; ACA management and eligibility tracking; ACA reporting (1095/1094-C); performance evaluations; company org chart and directory. |
| Tax Service | $10.00 per employee/month (annual contract) | All Payroll features, plus self-service garnishment management; full payroll tax service with automated tax liability reporting and deposits; dedicated support representative. |
| + HR Complete | $13.00 per employee/month (annual contract) | All features of Payroll + HR + Tax Service, plus self-service benefits management with employee self-service; on-demand legal advice via myHRcounsel.com. |
| Time Entry (add-on) | $1.00 per employee/month | Add employee time entry to ANY package; includes employee time clock kiosk via web or mobile app; full employer access and manager self-service. |
Seller details
Greenshades Software, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida, US
2002
Private
https://www.greenshades.com/
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