Attivo Partners manages end-to-end payroll operations and benefits administration for Web3 companies and venture-backed startups, ensuring compliance while providing strategic guidance on compensation and benefits programs.
Service Overview
Attivo's payroll team handles the full lifecycle of employee compensation from onboarding through ongoing administration, leveraging modern platforms like Gusto, Rippling, and Deel to streamline operations. The service combines operational excellence with strategic counsel, helping startups build competitive compensation programs that attract and retain top talent in the competitive Web3 space.
Payroll Processing & Administration
- Employee onboarding and setup across multiple states
- Bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll processing with accuracy guarantee
- Comprehensive payroll tax compliance and filing (federal, state, local)
- Contractor payment management including 1099 processing
- Equity compensation tracking (stock options, RSUs, token grants)
- 409A compliance coordination for stock option valuation
- International payroll management for distributed remote teams
- Year-end tax form preparation (W-2s, 1099s)
Benefits Program Management
- Health insurance plan selection, implementation, and administration
- 401(k) plan setup, enrollment, and ongoing management
- Employee benefits analysis and competitive benchmarking
- Salary and equity studies to ensure market-competitive compensation
- Open enrollment coordination and employee communications
- Benefits cost modeling and budget planning
Strategic HR & Compensation Support
Beyond operational payroll processing, Attivo provides strategic counsel that elevates HR and compensation planning:
- Compensation philosophy development aligned with company stage and values
- Equity budget planning and option pool management
- Headcount planning integrated with financial forecasts and runway
- Salary band development and pay equity analysis
- Financial recruiting support to build in-house finance teams as companies scale
Compliance & Risk Management
Attivo ensures full compliance with complex and evolving employment regulations:
- Multi-state payroll tax registration and compliance
- Labor law compliance (FLSA, state wage and hour laws)
- New hire reporting and unemployment insurance management
- Garnishment processing and child support orders
- Workers' compensation insurance coordination
- Reporting requirements (EEOC, ACA, state-specific mandates)
Why Choose Attivo
Attivo brings deep startup expertise to payroll administration, understanding the unique challenges of fast-growing companies including rapid headcount scaling, distributed teams across time zones, equity-heavy compensation packages, and the need for clean payroll records during fundraising and M&A due diligence. Their experience serving Web3 companies means they understand token-based compensation considerations and crypto-native employment models.
