Payroll & Pay Delivery
for staffing agencies.
Payroll that runs itself. Pay workers when they want to be paid.
The StaffingOS Payroll & Pay Delivery module handles every step between timesheet approval and worker payment: daily or traditional pay cycles, W-2 and 1099 workers, single state or multi-jurisdiction. No manual exports, no dual-system management, no back-office bottleneck.
See How It WorksWhy It Matters
Flexible pay isn't a perk.
It's a recruiting tool.
When a worker chooses between two staffing agencies and one pays daily while the other pays Friday, that's not a close call. 100% of top-growth staffing agencies offer flexible pay cycles. Near zero among slow growers.
If the agency down the street offers daily pay and you don't, you already know how that recruitment conversation ends. StaffingOS closes that gap, without requiring you to front payroll capital or change how your back office operates.
Agencies offering flexible pay cycles
From a 2021–2023 analysis of staffing agencies. The gap between fast and slow growers isn't close. It's a chasm.
Time to money
shift ends → paidDirect Deposit
Pay Card
Mobile Wallet
Worker selects their preference during onboarding. Can be changed anytime.
The Problem
Manual staffing payroll is killing
your back office.
Most staffing agencies aren't struggling because their people aren't good enough. They're struggling because their systems force those people to do the same manual work every single pay cycle, and one mistake means delayed workers, compliance exposure, or a client dispute that takes hours to unwind.
Manual CSV exports every pay period
Someone on your team exports from the ATS, reformats data in Excel, and imports it into payroll, and hopes nothing breaks. Every. Single. Week.
Time collection that doesn't match
Every client tracks time differently. Your team reconciles discrepancies manually before payroll can run, creating bottlenecks and missed deadlines.
Tax rules applied by hand
Workers who cross state lines within a single pay period need taxes calculated by work location, not home address. Most systems don't handle this automatically.
Paying for workers who didn't work
Legacy payroll systems charge per worker in the system, not per worker who actually earned pay that week. Your costs don't flex with your volume.
W-2 and 1099 managed in separate systems
Mixed workforces mean two different payroll processes, two different year-end workflows, and double the opportunity for errors.
How StaffingOS Solves It
Your back office, automated.
Timesheet data flows directly to payroll
No exports, no reformatting, no manual steps.
Tax rules applied automatically
By work location, not home address, every pay period.
W-2 and 1099 handled in one platform
Correct logic applied per worker. No dual-system management.
Daily or weekly pay, worker's choice
Integrated payroll partners handle the timing. You don't front the capital.
Pay only for workers who worked
Volume-based pricing that flexes with your actual workforce.
Worker Classification
W-2 and 1099 compliance,
handled automatically.
Every worker is either a W-2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor. StaffingOS applies the correct tax treatment, pay logic, and year-end reporting for each, automatically based on how each worker is classified in the platform.
W-2 Employees
Full payroll-tax handling, automated.
- Payroll tax withholding calculated and remitted automatically
- Federal, state, and local taxes applied by work location, not home address
- OT and DT rules enforced per jurisdiction
- W-2 forms generated at year-end
- ACA eligibility and benefits tracking supported
1099 Independent Contractors
Compliant contractor pay rails, built in.
- No withholding: contractor manages their own tax obligations
- Compliant contractor pay rails built in
- 1099-NEC forms generated at year-end
- Contractor agreements managed digitally
- Separate payment processing from W-2 payroll
How It Works
No payroll overhaul.
No funding risk. No complexity.
StaffingOS handles the infrastructure behind payroll and pay delivery through integrated partners, so your back office doesn't change and you don't have to front the capital.
Shift completed
Worker clocks out and submits their timesheet for approval.
Timesheet approved
Recruiter or client approves the timesheet. Hours are locked and data flows to payroll automatically. No export, no re-entry.
Pay processed
The platform applies the correct W-2 or 1099 rules, OT/DT calculations, and multi-state tax treatment for every worker.
Worker paid
Funds hit the worker's direct deposit, pay card, or mobile wallet, daily or weekly, based on their preference set at onboarding.
Direct deposit
Workers link their bank account during onboarding. Pay lands directly, daily or weekly, based on their selected cycle.
Pay cards
For workers without a bank account, pay cards provide immediate access to earnings without fees or friction.
Mobile wallet
Workers can receive pay directly to supported mobile wallets for maximum flexibility and speed.
Full Feature Set
Every staffing payroll complexity.
Handled automatically.
Multi-state workers, blended OT calculations, shift differentials, per diem payments. The edge cases that require manual work in most agencies are built into StaffingOS by default.
Timesheet-to-payroll automation
Approved timesheets trigger payroll processing directly. No CSV exports, no manual imports, no reformatting. Hours flow from the worker's app to payroll without anyone touching them.
Multi-state and multi-jurisdiction tax
Workers who cross state lines in a single pay period need taxes calculated by work location. StaffingOS applies the correct federal, state, and local rules automatically, eliminating one of the most common and costly payroll errors in staffing.
OT and DT by jurisdiction
Overtime and double-time rules vary by state, client, and contract. The platform enforces the correct rules for every shift, so your team never has to look up a policy or calculate manually.
Daily and weekly pay delivery
Workers choose their pay cycle during onboarding. Daily pay is funded and delivered through Everee without your agency fronting the capital. Traditional weekly pay runs on the same automated cycle.
Pay cards and direct deposit
Workers without bank accounts receive pay via pay card. Direct deposit is set up during digital onboarding. All delivery methods are managed within the platform. No separate vendor relationship required.
Shift differentials and per diem
Night differentials, weekend premiums, hazard pay, and per diem rates are configured once and applied automatically. Complex rate structures don't require manual calculation.
Year-end tax form generation
W-2s and 1099-NECs are generated automatically at year-end based on worker classification and earnings data already in the system. No separate reconciliation process required.
Payroll reporting and audit trails
Complete payroll history, tax remittance records, and per-worker earnings data, all accessible in one place. Audit-ready, always current, no spreadsheet required.
The Bigger Picture
It's not just about attracting workers.
It's about keeping them.
Workers who get paid on their terms are more likely to return for future shifts, accept more assignments, and refer others. Flexible pay isn't a cost center, it's a retention and redeployment engine.
Workers choose agencies that pay on their terms, especially in competitive labor markets.
Workers paid daily are more engaged, more reliable, and more likely to return.
Satisfied workers claim more future shifts and refer peers into your talent pool.
Powered By
Payroll infrastructure built for staffing.
Integrated natively.
StaffingOS integrates directly with Everee, one of the most advanced payroll and pay delivery platforms built specifically for the staffing industry. Their infrastructure handles the funding, compliance, and delivery. You get the outcome.
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Billing & Accounts Receivable
Stop building invoices manually. Invoices are queued and ready for review the moment timesheets are approved, then AR runs on autopilot.
Explore Billing & Accounts Receivable →Ready to See It?
See payroll run without the manual work.
We'll walk you through the full payroll cycle, from timesheet approval to worker payment, in under 30 minutes.
See Payroll in ActionFAQ
Common questions about staffing payroll
Does StaffingOS include payroll?
Yes. StaffingOS includes a full Payroll and Pay Delivery module that handles timesheet-to-payment automation, W-2 and 1099 worker classification, multi-state tax calculation, and daily or weekly pay delivery. Payroll is powered by a native integration with Everee, a payroll infrastructure platform built for the staffing industry.
How does daily pay work for staffing agencies using StaffingOS?
StaffingOS enables daily pay for workers through its integration with Everee. When a timesheet is approved, data flows automatically to payroll. Workers who selected daily pay during onboarding receive their earnings the next business day via direct deposit, pay card, or mobile wallet. The staffing agency does not need to front the payroll capital.
How does StaffingOS handle W-2 and 1099 workers?
StaffingOS manages W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors in a single platform. For W-2 workers, the platform calculates and applies payroll tax withholding, overtime rules, and multi-state taxes automatically. For 1099 contractors, it uses compliant contractor pay rails with no withholding. Both worker types generate the correct year-end tax forms automatically based on classification data already in the system.
Does StaffingOS handle multi-state payroll for staffing agencies?
Yes. StaffingOS applies taxes by work location, not home address, for every pay period. Workers who cross state lines within a single pay period have federal, state, and local taxes calculated correctly for each jurisdiction automatically. This eliminates one of the most common and costly manual errors in staffing payroll.
What payroll partner does StaffingOS use?
StaffingOS is powered by Everee, a payroll and pay delivery platform built specifically for the staffing industry. Everee handles payroll funding, tax compliance, pay delivery (direct deposit, pay card, mobile wallet), and daily pay infrastructure. The integration is native: approved timesheets in StaffingOS flow directly to Everee without any manual exports or imports.
How is StaffingOS payroll priced?
StaffingOS payroll is priced based on the workers who actually receive pay in a given period, not on total workers in the system. Payroll costs flex with actual workforce volume rather than charging for inactive workers. For specific pricing, staffing agencies can request a consultation at thestaffingos.com.