HR Essential
For organizations looking for an introductory HR solution.
- Time-off Calendar
- Employee Documents
- Supervisor-level Access
Employee Self Service Functions
- Check View
- Online W2 Access
- Time-off Request
- Message Center
- Personal Earnings Records
HR Premier
Our most popular - for organizations looking for a full HR solution.
Essential features plus:
- Document Center (form building)
- Compliance, FMLA, ADA, 1-9, OSHA
- Onboarding*
- HR Support Center
- Enhanced Communication Center
- Request Management Center
Employee Self Service Functions
- Online Documents
- Electronic Signature of Documents
- Onboarding
- Change Request (Taxes, Dir. Dep., Demographics)
*Implementation Fee Applies
HR Premier + Benefits
For organizations looking for a robust HR solution.
Essential & Premier features plus:
- Basic Benefits Administration*
Employee Self Service Functions
- Online Benefit Enrollment
*Implementation Fee Applies
Upgrades
- Recruiting & Applicant Tracking
- Enhanced Benefits Administration, Carrier Connection
- Performance Reviews & Management
- Compensation Management
- HR OnDemand (Ask a Pro Service)
- S125, FSA (Health and Dependent Care), HSA, S132 (Transportation)
But we’re more than just software
All customers receive our top-rated onboarding and support experiences

It can be stressful switching Payroll and HR services. Our goal is to make the process easier, make sure it runs smoothly, and set you up for success.
Tracy, Director of Client Success
Onboarding Experience
Customized timelines and trainings to get you up and running. Our expert onboarding department works directly with you and your team to ensure a successful and seamless transition. Don’t worry – we handle the heavy lifting like data imports and setups. Meanwhile, our specialists work with you one-on-one so you’re comfortable with the Checkwriters platform the day of your first payroll run.
Support Experience
Ongoing, accessible support. No ticketing, no long waits.
Our top-rated customer support team is here to answer your questions and make sure you’re getting the most out of the Checkwriters platform. Meanwhile, our Tax and Compliance teams monitor federal and state developments and send out regular email communications and updates. We know how important compliance is to HR – and you won’t go it alone as a Checkwriters client.

We know the details matter – and that Payroll and Tax compliance doesn’t end after paychecks have been issued. The Checkwriters Tax Department diligently works to keep your organization fully compliant with federal, state, and local tax payments and filing deadlines.
Meghan, Tax Manager