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Astra Payroll Services

We provide exceptional payroll services that are a cut above the competition. Because we are a Professional Employer Organization, we remove much of your company's liability on payroll taxes and compliance with payroll laws.

Our expertise allows for accuracy and simplification of the payroll process. Our flexibility allows us to customize the way you would like your payroll handled from processing your payroll to payday. Our outstanding customer service gives you the peace of mind that you are taken care of.

 

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Web based payroll data entry

Payroll entry is done via a web-based timesheet. Training will be provided to a representative of the client prior to the first payroll.

Payroll administration

The Astra Group will provide payroll administration based on the client’s current pay schedules. An invoice will be e-mailed to the client representative, money will be wired to The Astra Group, and then checks can be printed and mailed to the client locations or employees directly. Invoices will be provided for each payroll batch issued. Invoices will outline specific payroll taxes, benefits, and admin charges.

Electronic payroll reports

Payroll reports are available online through the web-based payroll software The Astra Group utilizes.

Custom payroll reports

The Astra Group will work with the client management to determine what reports are needed. The Astra Group has the ability to separate different departments, entities, etc.

Direct deposit

Direct deposits will be made into an employee’s account on the client’s set pay date. Direct deposit forms will be provided to employees at time of enrollment and may be adjusted at anytime. A voided check is required to enroll into direct deposit. Employees can select pay distribution into multiple accounts and/or partial into an account and the other remaining onto a live check.

Pre-tax payroll deductions

The Astra Group has a plan in place to allow pre-tax deductions from employee payroll on any qualified deduction.

Withholding and remittance of tax deposits

As co-employer, The Astra Group is responsible for withholding and remittance.

Garnishment administration

The Astra Group handles all garnishment deductions and administration. All garnishment requests are required to be forwarded to The Astra Group as soon as they are received. In turn, if we receive a garnishment request The Astra Group will notify the appropriate employee. Payment is submitted to garnishment authorities after every payroll.

W-2 production

The Astra Group is responsible for production and distribution of W-2’s to all current and former employees of a client that are employed under the co-employment relationship.

New hire reporting, W-4s, I-9s

The Astra Group is responsible for new hire reporting as well as maintaining the legal employee file. The Astra Group will provide new hire packets to the client. Once a new employee has completed the packet it will be forwarded to The Astra Group for administration.

Terminations

The client will be responsible for reporting terminations to The Astra Group. The Astra Group will process the final check and forward any needed paperwork to the terminated employee. The Astra Group will also perform exit interviews if requested by client management.

Quarterly tax reporting

Tax reporting will be filed under The Astra Group’s tax ID numbers.

State and Federal compliance expertise

The Astra Group is responsible for providing compliance training and direction.

Federal, state, and local tax calculations

The Astra Group will be responsible for all federal, state, and local tax calculations.

State and Federal tax depositing

As co-employer, The Astra Group is responsible for withholding and remittance.

Taxable fringe benefit management

The Astra Group is available to assist in managing the tax liability related to taxable fringe benefits.

Unemployment compensation administration

The Astra Group manages all unemployment claims. Claims should be forwarded immediately to The Astra Group. By providing unemployment info to the clients’ states, The Astra Group can reduce clients’ unemployment liability.

Federal and State unemployment

The Astra Group is responsible for reporting and filing unemployment payment to both the federal and state government up to the allowable limit.

File all federal and state reports

As co-employer, The Astra Group is responsible for all payroll reporting as required by federal and state entities.

Company logo on payroll checks

Technology utilized by The Astra Group allows the client’s logo to be present on employees’ checks if requested.

Support for employees

Support is available to employees via employee phone line at (913) 378-1900 locally, or toll-free at (888) 842-5520, and online through the Client Login.