Central

Central is an AI-native platform that combines payroll, HR, benefits administration, and compliance management into a single solution designed specifically for startups. Unlike traditional HR software that leaves users with dashboards to figure out, Central leverages AI agents and human HR experts to handle the work automatically, helping companies save 10+ hours monthly on administrative tasks.

• Payroll Management enables payment for US employees, global contractors, one-time payments, payroll taxes, and reimbursements all from one platform with automated processing.

• Multi-State Compliance handles state registrations, worker's compensation, mail handling, and registered agent services to prevent fines and penalties when employees work across different states.

• Benefits Administration provides personalized insurance guidance including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) options with expert support from licensed health insurance brokers.

• HR & Team Management covers the full employee lifecycle from offer letters and onboarding through PTO tracking, leave policies, and termination with severance handling.

• AI Slack Integration allows users to find and edit information, start workflows, retrieve documents, and get human support directly through Slack conversations with the Central AI teammate.

• White-Glove Migration offers zero-effort transitions from other providers like Gusto, Rippling, or Deel with the Central team handling all data transfer and setup.

• Fast Human Support provides access to expert team members via dedicated Slack support channels with 15-minute response times.

• Native Integrations connects with accounting tools like QuickBooks and Puzzle, with free accountant access included.

About the Service

Central supports US-incorporated companies (LLCs, C-corps, S-corps) and can pay US employees and contractors in all 50 states plus international contractors in 200+ non-sanctioned countries. Onboarding takes just 15 minutes with an expert, and the migration team handles everything including data transfer and closing old accounts with no disruption to payroll or benefits. All government filing and registration fees are passed through at cost with no markup. Central is not a PEO, offering similar compliance advantages without the high seat costs, volatile benefits, or long onboarding times typical of PEO arrangements.