Payroll & Human Resources, Made Simple

Confidently pay your people, support your team, and stay compliant – without the complexity.

We help businesses streamline payroll and human resources with flexible, reliable solutions that grow with you.

Fewer headaches. More control. Real support when you need it.

  • Accurate, on-time payroll processing
  • HR tools that support employees and management
  • Ongoing compliance support in a changing landscape
  • Dedicated experts who actually pick up the phone

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A Message from Jeff Plakans, Founder & President

As we celebrate Commonwealth Payroll & HR’s 20th anniversary, we invite you to hear a special message from Jeff Plakans. Reflecting on two decades of growth, resilience, and partnership, he shares our gratitude for the clients, employees, and communities who have been part of our journey.

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We help employers be better employers.

CommPayHR combines modern HR and payroll technology with responsive, people-first support, giving businesses the tools, guidance, and best practices they need to solve challenges, grow with confidence, and rely on a solution that can grow with them.

Expense Management

Payroll Processing

Expense Management

Payroll Processing

Accurate, timely payroll processing with tax filings handled for you.
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People Ops & HR

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People Ops & HR

Guidance, policies, and tools to help you manage your team with confidence.
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Benefit Administration

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Benefit Administration

Growing companies can make employee benefits easier to manage.
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Employee Experience

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Employee Experience

Deliver a modern employee experience that gives employees and managers seamless access to HR, payroll, and workforce tools from any device.
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Pre-Employment

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Pre-Employment

Find, hire, and onboard the right people faster with a smoother candidate experience.
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Time & Attendance

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Time & Attendance

Track employee time with greater accuracy, fewer errors, and seamless payroll integration.
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Compliance

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Compliance

Stay ahead of changing regulations and reduce risk.
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Staff Augmentation

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Staff Augmentation

Get flexible HR support and specialized expertise when you need it, with staff augmentation services that scale alongside your business.
Upcoming Webinar

Year-End Compliance Isn’t Just December, It’s All Year.

Tuesday, December 1 | 1:00 PM ET

Think year-end starts in December? It actually starts in January. Deadlines pile up and tax agencies keep tightening requirements, so guesswork gets expensive fast. Join our team for the deadlines that matter and a clear look at what’s changing for 2027.

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Our company decided to leave our PEO provider in order to gain better internal controls and personalization. This was not an easy proposition. After much research, we chose Commonwealth Payroll & HR and with the support of their staff, we have completed our transition. Each and every team member is professional and dependable. We have designated staff members assigned to our account that have been available at a moment’s notice. They are consistent and knowledgeable. We couldn’t be more delighted!

— Secondwind Water Systems, Inc., Google Review —

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