Automate Contributions.
Eliminate Errors. Scale with Confidence.

Streamline retirement plan administration with payroll integration. Automate data flow, reduce manual work, and ensure accurate, timely contributions every pay cycle.

350 +

Payroll integration providers

4.2 M+

Payroll rosters processed annually

160 M+

Payroll records processed annually

Why Retirement Plan Payroll Integration Matters

Manual payroll processing slows teams down and increases risk. Our integration eliminates file uploads, reduces errors, and ensures participant data stays accurate and up to date. Payroll integration is suitable for both small and large retirement plans or those seeking to eliminate manual uploads and ongoing data reconciliation.

Automate Contribution Processing and Census Updates

Make retirement plan payroll deposits faster and easier through automation, helping ensure employee contributions are invested on time.

Reduce Administrative Burden for Plan Sponsors

Reduce administrative workload with streamlined participant eligibility tracking, enrollment, and loan management through fully integrated 360° connectivity. Employee updates are automatically transmitted to the payroll provider.

Improve Data Accuracy and Compliance

Maintains accurate census data by enabling efficient data sharing between the payroll vendor and recordkeeper.

Accelerate Funding and Posting Timelines

ACH debit is the most secure and efficient payment method. Auto funding may be available for straight-through processing.

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Reduce Risk and Errors

Automated data exchange minimizes manual entry and improves accuracy across payroll and participant records.

Save Time and Lower Costs

Free your team from repetitive tasks and reduce operational overhead tied to payroll processing.

Improve Participant Experience

Ensure timely, accurate contributions and up-to-date account information.

Scale with Growth

Support growing participant counts and increasing plan complexity without adding administrative burden.

From Payroll to Plan—
Integrated, Accurate, Effortless.

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Seamless Data Exchange (180° & 360° Integration)

Enable secure, automated data flows between payroll providers and your retirement platform.

  • 180° Integration: Payroll data flows directly into the recordkeeping system
  • 360° Integration: Bi-directional updates for contributions, loans, eligibility, and participant changes
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Broad Payroll Connectivity

Connect to a network of 350+ verified payroll providers, ensuring flexibility and compatibility with your existing systems.

  • Pre-integrated providers for faster onboarding
  • Support for leading payroll platforms and aggregators
  • Ongoing partner expansion
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Straight-Through Processing & Auto Funding

Accelerate contributions and reduce manual intervention with automated workflows.

  • ACH debit and auto-funding capabilities
  • Faster contribution posting
  • Reduced reconciliation effort
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Built-In Oversight & Reporting

Maintain control and visibility with detailed reporting and validation tools.

  • Contribution and payroll audit reports
  • Payroll change notifications
  • Roster and census tracking

Plan sponsors retain control by validating totals and confirming successful submissions—ensuring accuracy without manual processing overhead.

Frequently Asked Questions

SS&C combines deep retirement expertise with a network of 350+ payroll integrations, offering both 180° and 360° data exchange. We support bi-directional updates, ensuring contributions, loans, and participant changes remain fully synchronized.

SS&C integrates with 350+ verified payroll providers, giving you far greater flexibility than many competitors that rely on limited or proprietary integrations. This means you can keep your existing payroll system without disruption.

Yes. SS&C offers full 360° integration, enabling data to flow both into and out of the recordkeeping system. This ensures participant elections, eligibility, and loan activity automatically update within your payroll system—reducing manual intervention.

By automating payroll data exchange, SS&C eliminates manual uploads and rekeying. Built-in validation, reporting and next-day reconciliation tools help ensure totals match and contributions are posted accurately every cycle. SS&C maintains plan rules for each plan, which then govern and drive consistency across all applications, processes, and user experiences.

Implementation timelines range from one to three months, depending on your payroll provider, with accelerated options available. SS&C’s established integration network and Payroll Center of Excellence help streamline onboarding compared to providers building custom integrations from scratch.

SS&C provides dedicated experts through its Payroll Center of Excellence to guide setup, mapping, testing, and ongoing optimization. This hands-on support goes beyond the self-service models often offered by newer or SMB-focused providers. 

Yes. While many competitors focus primarily on small businesses, SS&C supports plans of all sizes—from growing companies to complex, enterprise-level plans—making it a scalable solution as your organization evolves. 

SS&C provides detailed payroll reports, audit tools, and contribution tracking to support compliance and reduce risk. Automated data accuracy and consistent processing help ensure your plan meets regulatory requirements with confidence. 

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Eliminate manual payroll processes and unlock a more efficient way to manage your retirement plan. Unlike point solutions, we combine deep retirement expertise with a robust payroll ecosystem and proven integration framework. 

  • 350+ payroll integrations and counting
  • Flexible 180° and 360° models
  • Dedicated implementation and support teams
  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance