Bob’s US Payroll puts people first, not just payments

Payroll isn’t just another back-office function. It’s the heartbeat of your organization that touches every paycheck, every tax submission, and most importantly, every person’s trust in the company.

We’re excited to announce US Payroll in Bob: an entirely in-house payroll solution designed to streamline complexity, reduce risk, and create a seamless experience for HR, Payroll admins, Finance leaders, and individual contributors alike.

Bob’s US Payroll doesn’t just calculate paychecks. It transforms payroll into a simple, connected, people-first process.

All-in-one HCM platform

Disconnected payroll tools force teams to re-enter data, reconcile errors, and waste hours switching between systems. With Bob, those days are over.

Bob’s US Payroll sits within the HiBob HCM, unifying HR, payroll, benefits, and time tracking in a single platform. That means:

• No more duplicate data entry. HR, payroll, and benefits sync automatically, ensuring accurate records every time.
• One source of truth. Eliminate conflicting data and gain visibility into workforce spend across the business.
• Seamless workflows. Payroll becomes an extension of your existing processes—not a separate chore.

The result? Payroll that’s faster and more accurate, and finally, connected to the way your teams actually work.

People-first design

Our last blog explored what great payroll looks like in a people-first world. With Bob’s US Payroll, we’re turning that vision into reality and bringing people-first design directly into payroll operations.

For Payroll admins:

• Automated calculations and flexible pay windows reduce manual effort
• Real-time gross-to-net pay visibility helps avoid surprises
• Event-based triggers keep everything in sync—from onboarding to terminations

For employees:

• Clear, accessible paycheck breakdowns improve trust and transparency
• Self-service options (like W-4 updates) reduce back-and-forth with admins
• A clean, intuitive interface means less frustration and more confidence

When your payroll system is designed for people and not just payments, you spend less time troubleshooting and more time supporting growth.

“Payroll is one of the most important drivers of employee trust, yet often the least transparent. HiBob’s U.S. payroll and benefits solution tackles this head-on by pairing compliance and accuracy with an employee-first design. Early adoption in such a complex system area signals real demand for HiBob’s innovative, transparent approach.”

Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Sapient Insights Group

AI-driven

Payroll needs to be connected and people-first—it also needs to be smarter. That’s why Bob’s US Payroll integrates AI into the workflows of both admins and employees.

For Payroll admins, an AI-powered payroll preview surfaces meaningful insights before every pay run, helping catch discrepancies early and reducing reconciliation time. That means fewer surprises and smoother payroll cycles.

For employees, AI-driven self-service answers common payroll questions instantly and gives people clear visibility into their pay, deductions, and updates. The result is fewer support tickets and more confidence in every paycheck.

With AI woven into Bob’s US Payroll, you reduce admin overhead, speed up processing time, and give your people the clarity they need to trust every paycheck.

Confidently compliant

Payroll compliance in the US is famously complex. Federal and state tax laws change constantly, and mistakes can result in fines, audits, or worse. Bob’s US Payroll takes that risk off your plate.

Powered by Gusto Embedded Payroll, Bob combines more than 40 years of payroll compliance expertise with HiBob’s connected HCM experience. That means you can:

• File taxes accurately across all 50 states automatically
• Rely on built-in audit trails and real-time compliance updates
• Stay secure with certifications including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA

And compliance is just the start. Bob also supports GL account mapping, accounting integrations, and flexible pay frequencies to keep Finance aligned with payroll processes and reporting needs. With 401(k) integrations, 1099 contractor support, and ISO 42001 security certification, payroll works smoothly for every type of workforce and scales confidently as your business grows.

Why it matters

Companies with US employees finally get what they’ve been asking for: a truly integrated HCM that covers HR, payroll, and benefits in one place.

For Payroll admins, that means fewer errors and faster processing.

For HR leaders, that means people-first tools that support engagement and trust.

For Finance leaders, that means cleaner data, clearer insights, and greater confidence in every decision.

When payroll works, people feel secure. And when people feel secure, they stay, grow, and help businesses thrive.

Bob takes the pain out of payroll

Payroll shouldn’t be stressful for employees, admins, or executives. With Bob’s US Payroll, you get an intuitive system that keeps everything in sync, ensures compliance across all 50 states, and puts people first in every process. The result is an accurate, transparent, and easy-to-manage payroll that gives your teams the confidence to focus on growth instead of fixes.

Key Takeaways 

• Bob’s US Payroll is fully in-house: No more disconnected tools or duplicate data entry. HR, payroll, benefits, and time tracking are all synced in one HCM platform.
• People-first design: Empowers Payroll admins with automation, visibility, and accuracy, while giving employees transparency, self-service, and trust in every paycheck.
• AI-powered payroll: Makes admin work smarter, not harder. Admins get previews and insights before pay runs; employees get instant answers to payroll questions.
• 50-state compliance built in: HiBob payroll is powered by Gusto Embedded Payroll, which offers audit trails, real-time updates, and certifications, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 42001.
• Finance alignment included: With GL account mapping, accounting integrations, contractor support, and 401(k) syncs to keep payroll and reporting streamlined.
• Why it matters: Integrated, accurate Bob payroll builds employee trust, reduces errors, and gives HR, Payroll, and Finance leaders the clarity they need to support growth.
• The bottom line: Payroll shouldn’t be stressful. With HiBob payroll, companies can process payroll faster, stay compliant everywhere, and give their people confidence in every paycheck.