Smarter Payroll. Happier Teams.

Payroll & HR Services That Put People First

Save time, stay compliant, and keep employees happy. Our award-winning cloud-based payroll/HR software is backed by a friendly dedicated Payroll Analyst. No more call center runaround.

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Local Support. Powerful Results.

Your Local Payroll Partner Since 2017

Founded in 2017, Envision Payroll helps small and midsized companies across Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and beyond streamline payroll, taxes, and HR administration.

Our seasoned team pairs best-in-class isolved® HCM technology with hands-on, one-to-one support, so clients spend less time in spreadsheets and more time on growth.

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Smart Payroll. Seamless HR.

Comprehensive Payroll & HCM Solutions

Local Roots. National Results.

Why Envision Payroll?

Dedicated Payroll Specialist

Your direct dial & text line to a named expert, not a rotating call-center queue.

Local Compliance Pros

We track every Michigan-specific rule change (paid sick leave, unemployment, municipal tax shifts) and update you before it hits your desk.

Modern, Easy-to-Use Platform

Cloud-based, mobile-ready, and powered by isolved®. No software installs or version fees.

Single Source of Truth

Payroll, HR, time, benefits, and retirement in one secure system. Data flows automatically—no double entry.

Transparent Pricing

Simple per-employee, per-payroll pricing with no hidden “gotcha” fees.

National Reach

Headquartered on Michigan's east side and rapidly expanding across West Michigan. Remote support available nationwide.

A Partner You Can Count On

Strategic Partnerships

One of our greatest assets is our strategic partners. Envision understands the value of strong, long lasting relationships with accounting, banking, and insurance professionals.

We pride ourselves on hiring true payroll professionals to work with our CPA partners. You can count on Envision to provide quick and accurate answers. We give you the ability to access any or all your client's payroll reports, including quarterly/annual returns and W-2's all in one place.

Envision offers several different partnering strategies and mold our services to fit your needs. You can have little to no involvement with payroll process or control the entire thing.

Add value to your business banking clients & members — a partnership with Envision can strengthen your relationships. Our dedicated service model will ensure the very best payroll experience for your clients.

We can help streamline the enrollment process and transfer of information from our systems to yours. Grow a partnership with Envision, and our integration tools and reporting capabilities will create significant value for you and your clients.

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Industry Knowledge

Industries We Serve

Whether you manage a single-location startup or a multi-state franchise network, our platform scales with you and keeps every paycheck, tax filing, and compliance requirement on track.

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and any other employer with 1 to 500+ employees.
TESTIMONIALS

Client Success Stories

Discover the success stories and positive feedback from satisfied customers with our testimonials section.

  • I so appreciate Envision Payroll. Stacey is always helpful and has extensive knowledge of payroll law and its surrounding implications for our business. I can trust that she will have the answer when I reach out and can easily guide me through complicated issues. A bonus is the new, beautiful platform they have released. It is a joy to work with Envision Payroll.
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    Sarah J.
  • Professional, fairly priced and service from sales team and office is the best i have had in my 30 years in business. Were so valuable in surviving lean times and were on top of ERC post covid.
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    Joe M.
  • I highly recommend Envision Payroll! I've been working with David for years and he has always gone above and beyond to provide EXCELLENT service!
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    Theresa T.
  • Envision has been our go to payroll company since they opened. From simple advice to timely help with employee pay issues, they do everything quickly and efficiently. You will not be disappointed!
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    Lance M.
  • We have used Envision Payroll for over a few years and they make doing your payroll easy. As a business we appreciate partnerships like Envision. Thank you.
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    Kevin K.
  • Best payroll company out there!! Very personalized service. Don't waste your time or money with those bigger companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Envision Payroll, we combine the accuracy and compliance of a national provider with the personalized service of a local partner. You'll have a dedicated payroll specialist who knows your business, so you're never just a number in a call queue.

We take care of everything — from calculating employee paychecks and tax withholdings to direct deposit, quarterly tax filings, and year-end W-2/1099 preparation. We also handle new hire reporting, garnishments, and compliance monitoring so you can focus on running your business.

Yes, and we guarantee they'll be filed accurately and on time. We manage your tax calculations, handle and file your payroll taxes on your behalf, and ensure timely distribution of W-2s and 1099s every year.

Taxes & Forms Breakdown

Type of Filing Handled What's Included
Types of Taxes
  • State Unemployment
  • Local Taxes
  • State Income Tax
  • Federal Income Tax
  • Medicare
  • Social Security
  • Federal Unemployment
  • Potentially more depending on state requirements
Types of Forms
  • 941; 940
  • SUI; SIT
  • W-2s; 1099s
  • Potentially more depending on state requirements

We're experienced in managing payroll across multiple states, ensuring correct tax withholdings and compliance with each state's unique rules.

Absolutely. Whether you're a start-up with one employee or an established company with hundreds, our payroll solutions scale to fit your needs without the cookie-cutter approach.

We offer flexible pay cycles — weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, or annually — so you can choose the schedule that best supports your employees and cash flow.

Employees can access all available tools on their mobile device including punching in and out, viewing and approving time cards, updating their personal information, access to paystubs and W-2s, electronic onboarding, and more!

Using their own employee self-service portal, you can assign manager access to your management team giving them the ability to manage people, time, PTO, expenses, and more right on their mobile device!

Envision Payroll offers flexible time and attendance solutions, helping employees track employee hours accurately, reducing manual entry and helping you avoid payroll errors.

We protect your data with bank-level encryption, secure servers, and strict user authentication. Your sensitive employee and business information is safe with us.

We can usually get you up and running within 5-7 business days dependent on complexity. Our onboarding process is simple, guided, and designed to make your transition stress-free. Contact us to get started.

Run Smoother. Grow Faster.

Ready to Streamline Your Payroll & HR?

Stop wrestling with compliance headaches and clunky systems. Let's tailor a payroll solution that fits your business, your budget, and your people.