Justworks

What Is Justworks?

Justworks is an integrated HR and payroll platform that also offers PEO and EOR services covering payroll processing employee benefits and labor law compliance on a single platform. Its PEO plan shares employer responsibilities through a co-employment model for multi-state benefits access and compliance, while its EOR service lets businesses hire international employees without setting up a legal entity abroad.

What Is Justworks Best For?

A standout aspect of Justworks is its benefits administration support. Businesses can compare and manage health plans, enroll new hires, process qualifying life events, and offer additional benefits such as 401(k), mental health, fertility, and wellness services. This makes Justworks particularly useful for employers that want to provide a broader benefits package without managing multiple providers separately.

How Much Does Justworks Cost?

Justworks pricing starts at $8/month/employee plus a $50/month base fee for the ‘Payroll’ plan. Businesses looking to hire internationally can also add the Employer of Record (EOR) package, priced separately at $599/month/employee. Additional pricing plans include:

• PEO Basic – $79/month per employee (No base fee)
• PEO Plus – $124/month per employee (No base fee)

Add-ons:

• Justworks Time Tracking: $8/month/employee
• International Contractors: $39/month/paid contractor
• Employer of Record (EOR): $599/month/employee
• Justworks Payroll + Health Insurance: $8/month/benefits-eligible employee
• Dedicated HR Consulting: $30/month/employee
• US-Based Contractors: $8/month per paid contractor
• Health Insurance Reimbursements (ICHRA): $25/month/enrolled employee

Some users noted that Justworks is cost-effective compared to other options. Others highlight that the platform can be costly for smaller teams that only need basic payroll rather than full PEO benefits.

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Justworks Integrations

The software integrates with the following platforms:

• Sage Intact
• QuickBooks
• NetSuite
• Leapsome
• JazzHR
• Greenhouse software

How Does Justworks Work?

Log in to your account to access your data and follow the given steps to use the software:

• Set up the company account and enter required business, tax, and banking information
• Add employees and send invitations to complete their profiles
• Collect employee tax, payment, and personal information
• Configure payroll and benefits based on the selected Justworks offering
• Process payroll, taxes, reimbursements, and other supported payments
• Manage ongoing benefits, compliance, time tracking, and workforce changes from the platform

Who Is Justworks For?

The software is designed for different types of businesses and sectors, including:

• Financial Services
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Professional Services
• Real Estate
• Retail
• Startups

Justworks Use Cases

Based on our analysis of Justworks features and user feedback, the following scenarios would be suitable for the use of justworks.

Startups Providing Competitive Benefits Without An HR Department

Startup companies cannot always access affordable group health insurance because the insurers need a minimum number of people. The Justworks PEO acts as an HR administrator by combining customers for coverage starting from just two people and taking care of the enrollment process for dental, vision, 401(k), and HSA/FSA plans.

Managing Payroll And Tax Compliance Across Multiple States

Companies having employees from various states need to comply with the different tax liabilities, which will become even more difficult as the number of states increases. Justworks has solved this problem by providing the employers with a single place to manage the entire workforce from multiple states. This is reflected in unified payroll processing and direct deposits across all states, along with full tax withholding, reporting, and filing for forms like 940s, 941s, W-2s, and 1099s.

Companies Hiring Employees In Other Countries

Businesses that want to hire talent abroad are often blocked by the cost and complexity of setting up a legal entity in each new country. Justworks solves this by allowing organizations to hire from anywhere without having to invest their time and money into setting up another company in that location. They manage all contractors and employees regardless of their country of residence through one platform.

Is Justworks Right For You?

If you're a startup or small business that needs group-rate health benefits and multi-state payroll compliance without dedicated HR staff, Justworks may serve as an effective fit. The software also protects sensitive data with encryption at rest and encrypted external network communication, data loss prevention technology, regular penetration testing, and a bug bounty program.

Still not sure whether Justworks is the best platform for your business? Connect with our team at (661) 384-7070, and they will help you make the right choice.