Payroll Made Effortless
Guidepost Insurance has partnered with Gusto — the #1 rated payroll platform — to bring you seamless payroll, benefits, and HR management. Spend less time on paperwork and more time growing your business.
The Smarter Way to Run Payroll
As a Guidepost Insurance client, you get exclusive access to Gusto's award-winning payroll platform — the all-in-one solution trusted by over 300,000 businesses nationwide.
Full-Service Payroll
Automated payroll processing in all 50 states. Direct deposit, paper checks, or pay cards — Gusto handles it all, including tax filing at the federal, state, and local levels.
Automatic Tax Filing
Say goodbye to tax headaches. Gusto automatically calculates, files, and pays your payroll taxes. W-2s and 1099s are generated and distributed at year-end — no extra work required.
Benefits & Workers' Comp
Offer health insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits, and more. Workers' comp payments sync automatically with your payroll — a perfect pairing with your Guidepost policy.
Employee Self-Service
Your team gets their own portal to view pay stubs, update W-4s, manage direct deposit, and access year-end tax forms — all from their phone or computer.
Time Tracking & PTO
Built-in time tracking tools and PTO management. Employees can clock in, request time off, and managers can approve with one click. All data flows directly into payroll.
Expert Support
Access Gusto's award-winning support team plus your dedicated Guidepost agent. HR professionals, certified payroll specialists, and licensed insurance advisors — all in your corner.
Get Started in Minutes
Setting up payroll with Gusto through Guidepost is simple. Here's how it works.
Click Get Started
Use our Gusto partner link to create your account. As a Guidepost client, you'll get streamlined onboarding and setup assistance.
Add Your Team
Enter your employee details, pay rates, and tax info. Gusto's guided setup makes it painless — most businesses are up and running in under an hour.
Run Your First Payroll
Review hours, approve payroll, and click submit. Gusto handles the rest — taxes, payments, and compliance are all taken care of automatically.
Why Get Gusto Through Guidepost?
When you access Gusto through our partnership, you get more than just software — you get a complete support system.
Seamless Insurance Integration
Workers' comp payments sync directly with your payroll data. No more audits, no more surprises — your premium always matches your actual payroll.
Bundle & Save
Guidepost clients get preferential Gusto pricing. Combine payroll with your insurance policies and streamline your entire back-office operation.
Dedicated Support Team
Your Guidepost agent works hand-in-hand with Gusto's support team. One call can resolve both payroll and insurance questions.
Compliance Confidence
Stay compliant with changing labor laws, tax regulations, and insurance requirements. We monitor the landscape so you don't have to.
Plans That Fit Your Business
Gusto offers flexible pricing for businesses of all sizes. As a Guidepost client, you'll get access to special partner rates.
Simple
For businesses paying contractors only
/mo + $6/person
- Single-state payroll
- 4-day direct deposit
- Employee self-service portal
- Basic reporting
Plus
For growing teams with multi-state needs
/mo + $12/person
- Multi-state payroll
- Next-day direct deposit
- PTO & time tracking
- Workers' comp administration
- Project tracking & labor costing
- Advanced reporting & analytics
Premium
For established businesses with HR needs
/mo + $18/person
- Everything in Plus
- HR resource center & compliance
- Dedicated HR support
- Performance reviews
- Custom onboarding & offer letters
* Guidepost clients may qualify for exclusive partner pricing. Contact us for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Simplify Your Payroll?
Join 300,000+ businesses that trust Gusto for payroll, benefits, and HR. Get started today through Guidepost Insurance and unlock exclusive partner benefits.