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Why Government Agencies Trust PayFWDs for Payroll, Time & HRIS

Reliable Payroll Solutions That Ensure Compliance and Trust.

Payroll in the public sector is more than a process—it is a matter of public trust. PayFWDs provides advanced payroll technology paired with relationship-focused service. We help government entities ensure compliance, maintain transparency, and deliver accuracy at every step.

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Purpose-Built for Public Sector Complexity

Designed to handle multi-union rules, collective bargaining agreements, shift differentials, step increases, and other nuanced public sector pay & benefit rules

Supports multiple pay cycles, grant accounting, fund allocations, and restricted budgets

Manages employees across departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and special districts

Scalability, Performance & Resilience

Designed for large workforce volumes (thousands to tens of thousands of employees) across multiple agencies

Supports distributed operations: multiple sites, field offices, remote workers

Robust uptime, data integrity, backup/recovery, and high performance during peak cycles

Employee Experience & Workforce Engagement

Self-service portals or mobile apps for public employees: view pay statements, check leave balances, submit time

Transparent benefit tracking, certification records, training modules, performance reviews

Communication tools and alerts to keep employees informed and engaged

One Unified Platform — From Timekeeping to HR Records

Integrated system linking time & attendance → payroll → HRIS / employee records — no data siloes, no messy imports

Real-time dashboards and analytics give decision-makers visibility into labor costs, overtime, staffing, and compliance

Employee & manager self-service (leave requests, shift swaps, schedule viewing) to reduce administrative load

Deep Analytics & Strategic Insights

Prebuilt and customizable dashboards (labor by fund, overtime trends, vacancy impact, cost vs. budget)

Drill-down capability: from agency → department → role → individual

Forecasting and scenario modeling (e.g. impact of overtime caps, staffing shifts, demographic retirements)

Compliance, Auditability & Transparency

Built-in support for federal, state, and local regulations (e.g. FLSA, FMLA, prevailing wage, OSHA, local labor laws)

Full audit trails, version history, and change logs to satisfy oversight requirements

Automated validations, exception alerts, and compliance checks to catch issues before they become liabilities

Implementation & Support with Public Sector Expertise

Onboarding teams experienced in government procurement, grant funding cycles, compliance environments

Prebuilt definitions and templates for public sector (e.g. badge readers, kiosks, field devices)

High-touch support, change management, and dedicated public sector account teams

"I have led four total HRIS implementations throughout my HR career and this implementation with PayFwd was by far one of the best organizations I've been able to work with!"

— Eryn Walker | Chief People Officer, Kentucky Science Center

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You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

  • Yes. Our systems are designed to manage payroll across departments, divisions, or even multiple agencies, while keeping reporting clear and audit-ready.

  • We automate tax filings at every level and provide detailed records for audits, while our consultants monitor regulatory updates to help you stay compliant.

  • PayFWDs combines enterprise-level payroll technology with personal support. You’ll have a dedicated consultant who knows your organization and ensures payroll is accurate, compliant, and secure.

“After my last provider dropped the ball on a tax filing, I needed a team I could trust. PayFWDs keeps me compliant, reduces errors, and gives my business the attention it deserves. Their local support has been a game changer.”


Jasmine Proaño, | Co-Founder & CEO, Hidden Talent