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We integrate with top payroll providers so employers can easily find their payroll, connect their plan and build a 401(k) that’s straightforward and impactful.
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- Payroll connected
- 401(k) contributions processed
- New eligible employee
- Avery C. onboarded
- Gary T. updated contribution %
Save time and hassle each payroll run and the days in between
Automatic deductions
401(k) contributions are automatically deducted each payroll run. No need to maintain deductions or manually re-enter payroll data.
Seamless onboarding
When employees become eligible to join the plan, we’ll notify and enroll them, plus provide financial education and support.
Secure integration powered by technology
We are continually developing and optimizing our software to help increase security, reduce errors, and minimize manual tasks. And in the end, to provide you with peace of mind.
Secure APIs
Direct connectivity with your payroll provider can help safeguard your company data and reduce operational and administrative errors.
Single sign on
Convenient and secure, single sign-on means there’s no need to re-enter a different password every time.
Real-time sync
Have confidence that your 401(k) and payroll data are accurate and up to date each payroll run.
Self-serve plans
Don’t see your provider? No problem.
If your payroll provider isn’t listed above, you can still open a Guideline 401(k). Our self-serve portal lets employers upload a payroll report and even process certain corrections. Once submitted successfully, subsequent payroll runs should be seamless.
Email us at hello@guideline.com to get started.
- Compatible with regular and off-cycle payroll runs
- Visibility and status of previously uploaded payrolls
- Guideline supplies aggregated 401(k) info
Frequently asked, happily answered
Setting up a Guideline 401(k) can take as little as 9 minutes. But it usually takes about 40 days until first contributions are made. Since all Guideline 401(k) plans come with automatic enrollment, eligible employees can’t be auto-enrolled in your plan until 30 days after they receive a helpful notice of the new benefit. That just gives them enough time to opt out before the plan begins.
Once everything is set up, though, your team will be guided through a seamless onboarding process, while you sit back and relax.
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Our plans start at just $39 a month, plus $4 a month per active employee.1 So there are no sneaky fees for employees who are on your payroll but not contributing to their plan.
If you need more flexibility for pricing and plan design, we’ve got you covered. Book a call with us or head over to our pricing page, and we’ll walk you through our options.
If your state requires employers to offer a retirement plan, you might. See if your state is affected on this page.
If not, then a high-quality 401(k) can still be a crucial benefit for hiring and retaining talent. In fact, 93% of employees say offering a 401(k) influences their decision to choose an employer.2 This can be a great opportunity to show your team you’re really invested in their future.
Yup. We work with businesses of any size, whether you're a solopreneur, just hired your first employee, or lead a team of thousands. We’re built to grow with you every step of the way.
"Small businesses are in better hands with Guideline. Traditional 401(k) providers drown them in fees—if they even take them on as customers at all."Ana R.A&J Accounting
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