Zenoti Integrated Payroll Overview
Run payroll efficiently within Zenoti
This article introduces Zenoti Integrated Payroll (ZIP)—a powerful, built-in payroll solution that simplifies how businesses in the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries process payroll. You will learn how ZIP automates compliance, reduces manual effort, and helps you manage wages, taxes, and benefits—all while giving employees more visibility and control through self-service tools.
Overview
ZIP eliminates the need for third-party tools, spreadsheets, or manual syncing by letting you process payroll directly within Zenoti. Designed to reduce complexity and ensure accuracy, ZIP allows you to run payroll in minutes while staying compliant with tax laws across all 50 U.S. states.
ZIP addresses key operational pain points:
Switching between disconnected systems.
Manually syncing employee or pay data.
Navigating complex compliance and tax regulations.
Delays in payroll due to multi-step processes.
Managing varied pay types across multiple locations.
With ZIP, your business gains a fast, automated, and scalable payroll experience—supporting everyone from hourly staff to commission-based teams.
Key features
Centralize and automate payroll processing
Zenoti Integrated Payroll (ZIP) centralizes your payroll operations by connecting directly with your Zenoti platform. It automates pay calculations, eliminates manual tasks, and lets you run payroll in just a few clicks—no spreadsheets or third-party tools required.
Capability | Description |
|---|---|
Click-to-run payroll | Pulls real-time wages, commissions, and tips directly from Zenoti. Just review and click submit. |
Automatic earnings calculation | Calculates gross pay, including wages, tips, and commissions, without manual input. |
Unlimited payroll runs | Run regular or off-cycle payrolls (e.g., bonuses, corrections) at no extra cost. |
Real-time earnings adjustments | Apply bonuses, reimbursements, or custom earnings on the fly—even mid-cycle. |
Ensure compliance and simplify benefits management
ZIP takes the complexity out of tax compliance and benefits processing. From filing taxes to handling deductions for health insurance or retirement plans, ZIP ensures every detail is accurate, timely, and compliant with federal and state laws.
Capability | Description |
|---|---|
Automated tax compliance | Calculates, files, and pays federal and state payroll taxes across all 50 states. |
Regulation-ready updates | Automatically adapts to changing tax laws to keep your business compliant. |
Integrated benefits administration | Manages deductions and contributions for benefits like 401(k), insurance, and garnishments. |
Trusted provider integrations | Supports benefits through Guideline, SimplyInsured, and Next for a complete HR solution. |
Scale with multi-center support
ZIP is designed for growing businesses with multiple locations. Whether you're managing one center or several, you can centralize payroll operations, standardize pay periods, and support all employee types effortlessly.
Capability | Description |
|---|---|
Multi-center payroll processing | Run payroll for multiple locations with a shared pay period in a single action. |
Support for varied pay structures | Easily manage salaried, hourly, tipped, and commission-based employees. |
Gain insights and sync financial data
Zenoti Integrated Payroll not only processes payments—it helps you understand them. Get full visibility into payroll costs, role-based trends, and location-wise breakdowns. With seamless integration into accounting systems, staying on top of your finances has never been easier.
Payroll Analytics: Track and analyze payroll expenses by job role, pay type, or location.
QuickBooks Integration: Sync data with QuickBooks Online for faster accounting and reconciliation.
Empower employees with self-service
ZIP puts employees in control of their payroll experience through the myZen app or secure web access. With user-friendly features, employees can access pay information, complete onboarding digitally, and gain visibility into how their pay is calculated—reducing dependency on HR or payroll administrators.
Access digital paystubs and forms: Employees can securely view and download paystubs, W-2s, 1099s, and other year-end tax forms at any time.
Complete digital onboarding: New hires can submit W-4s, provide bank details, and sign payroll-related forms electronically speeding up onboarding.
Understand pay breakdowns: Employees get a clear view of earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions, helping them understand net pay.
Benefit: This self-service approach reduces administrative workload, minimizes payroll-related queries, and improves employee satisfaction.
Compare ZIP with other payroll providers
The table below compares Zenoti Integrated Payroll with other third-party payroll platforms, highlighting ZIP’s bundled value and cost-efficiency.
Capability | Zenoti Integrated Payroll (ZIP) | Other Platforms |
|---|---|---|
Flat, all-inclusive pricing | ✅Yes | ✘ Tiered pricing structures |
Automated earnings calculation | ✅ Built-in | ✘ Often requires integrations |
Unlimited payroll runs | ✅ Included | ✘ Restricted by tier |
Next-day direct deposit | ✅ Included | ✘ Higher-tier only |
Multi-center processing | ✅ Built-in | ✘ Not supported |
Dedicated migration support | ✅ Free | ✘ Often limited or extra cost |
Migrate to Zenoti Integrated Payroll
Zenoti ensures a hassle-free transition from your current payroll provider. The migration process is designed to minimize disruption and ensure accuracy.
Migration step | What to expect |
|---|---|
Free data migration | Zenoti imports data from providers such as ADP, Gusto, and Paychex. |
Streamlined setup | Configure pay structures, benefits, and employee data in a few guided steps. |
Guided onboarding | Get expert assistance throughout the setup and your first payroll run. |
Ongoing resources | Access tutorials, compliance guides, and FAQs through the Help Center. |
Understand limitations
Limitation | Details |
|---|---|
Next-day direct deposit | Available for businesses with an established employee payroll history. |
3-day deposit schedule | Applies to newly formed businesses or those paying only contractors. |
Review prerequisites
Ensure the following setup steps are completed to start using ZIP effectively:
Employee roles, schedules, and compensation rules are defined and configured in Zenoti.
All employees have submitted W-4s and valid banking details.
Pay periods and frequencies (weekly, biweekly, etc.) are defined and active.