A Quick Self-Assessment for Growing Companies
As your business grows, the systems you rely on should grow with you. An entry-level solution might have worked when your team was small, but managing a larger, more complex workforce requires more than just basic payroll processing. It demands an HR and Payroll platform that can streamline operations, reduce manual work, and help you stay compliant as your company scales.
So how do you know when it’s time to move on from starter systems like Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, or Paychex Flex? Use our checklist to find out if your current setup is holding you back.
If you check 4 or more boxes, it’s time to consider switching to a more advanced HR and Payroll platform that’s built for growing teams.
HR and Payroll Platform Self-Assessment Quiz
- Manual Workarounds Are Becoming the Norm
Your team is constantly exporting data to spreadsheets, double-entering hours, or reconciling mistakes by hand. - You’re Managing More Than 50 Employees
What worked for 20 employees is now a headache at 75—especially with new departments, job codes, and complex pay structures. - Your Payroll Person Is Becoming an HR, IT, and Tax Expert
They’re expected to handle compliance, benefits coordination, ACA tracking, and system admin—all with limited support. - Time Tracking Feels Disconnected
Your payroll system doesn’t talk to your timekeeping software—or the built-in tool is clunky and limited. - State-Specific Compliance Is Getting Risky
You’re expanding into new states or operate in CA/NY and worry about wage notices, overtime rules, and sick leave compliance. - Support Is Frustrating or Nonexistent
You’re stuck in chat queues, support tickets go unresolved, or you keep getting passed between reps. - You’re Still Printing & Mailing Checks Manually
Manual check processes slow you down and increase administrative overhead. A modern HR and payroll platform should offer easy direct deposit, check printing, and secure funding tools. - You’re Constantly Fixing Mistakes From Previous Runs
Retro pay issues, missed pay codes, garnishment errors—these are too frequent and costly. - You Can’t Customize Reports Easily
You need to build reports for finance, HR, or compliance—but your current platform doesn’t let you filter or drill down. - You’re Thinking, “There Has to Be Something Better”
Even if nothing’s broken, you have a feeling payroll could be easier, smarter, and more scalable. That nagging feeling is a sign it’s no longer a good fit. A scalable HR and payroll platform should simplify your workflow, not leave you wondering if it’s holding you back.
- Manual Workarounds Are Becoming the Norm
What now?
If you checked 4 or more boxes, an inefficient HR and payroll platform may be standing in the way of your growth. As your workforce expands and compliance needs become more complex, you need a system that can scale with you. Rabco specializes in helping growing companies move beyond the limitations of their early systems with tailored solutions that reduce risk, save time, and improve accuracy.
Ready to see what a smarter payroll process looks like?
Request a 1:1 consult to walk through your current setup, discuss your team’s needs, and get a personalized demo of how a painless implementation of Rabco’s UKG platform can support your growth.
