Heartland Payroll+
Payroll software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$89 per month
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What is Heartland Payroll+
Heartland Payroll+ is a cloud-based payroll software product used to run payroll, calculate taxes, and manage related filings for small and mid-sized employers. It supports common pay scenarios such as hourly and salaried employees, direct deposit, and payroll reporting for accounting and compliance needs. The product is typically sold as part of Heartland’s broader business services portfolio, with options to connect payroll to time tracking and HR-related workflows depending on the plan and add-ons.
Payroll tax filing support
The product is designed to calculate payroll taxes and support tax filing workflows as part of payroll processing. This reduces the need for manual tax form preparation and separate filing tools for many small businesses. It also centralizes payroll records and tax-related reporting in one system for audit and reconciliation needs.
Direct deposit and pay options
Heartland Payroll+ supports direct deposit as a standard payroll delivery method. This helps employers reduce paper checks and streamline payday operations across locations. The system also maintains pay history and payroll summaries that can be used for employee inquiries and internal reporting.
Services ecosystem integration potential
Heartland sells payroll alongside other business services, which can simplify vendor management for organizations that already use the same provider. Depending on configuration, payroll can be paired with time and attendance and other workforce-related services to reduce duplicate data entry. This can be useful for multi-location small businesses that prefer a bundled approach rather than assembling multiple point solutions.
Limited global payroll coverage
Heartland Payroll+ primarily targets U.S. payroll needs and is not positioned as a multi-country payroll platform. Organizations with international employees or complex cross-border compliance typically require additional providers or separate systems. This can increase administrative overhead for globally distributed teams.
HR suite depth varies by plan
While payroll is the core function, broader HR capabilities (for example, advanced onboarding, device/app management, or extensive workforce analytics) may require add-ons or may not match the depth of dedicated HCM platforms. Buyers should validate which HR features are included versus sold separately. This is especially important for companies expecting a single system for payroll plus full HR operations.
Integration details not always transparent
Integration availability and implementation effort can vary depending on the specific Heartland package and the third-party systems in use (accounting, scheduling, POS, or benefits). Some integrations may rely on partner connectors or professional services rather than self-serve setup. This can affect deployment timelines and ongoing maintenance effort.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Not publicly disclosed — prices start at $89 per month for 1–5 employees (Heartland lists "Prices starting at $89 per month for 1–5 employees"). | Core payroll processing; tax filing & tax payments (federal, state, local); payment options (check, direct deposit, pay card); new-hire reporting; employee mobile access. |
| Advanced | Not publicly disclosed — see vendor for quote; pricing scales with headcount/features (starting price applies to platform overall). | Everything in Essentials plus recruiting/hiring tools: job postings to top boards, text-to-apply, candidate screening (may incur additional fees), and WOTC screening/assistance. |
| Complete | Not publicly disclosed — contact sales for detailed pricing/enterprise terms. | Everything in Advanced plus HR-focused features: HR library, HR tracking (training, certifications), employee handbook builder, job descriptions, labor law posters, and live HR support (one-on-one HR advice). |
Notes: Heartland presents three named tiers (Essentials, Advanced, Complete) and a single "prices starting at $89 per month for 1–5 employees" statement on its official pricing page; detailed per-tier pricing is not published and prospective customers are asked to contact sales or request a quote.
Seller details
Global Payments Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia, US
1967
Public
https://www.globalpayments.com/
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