Zeal
Onboard, pay, and bill for staffing companies and workforce platforms
Zeal is an embedded payroll and workforce payments platform for staffing companies, labor marketplaces, EOR/PEO organizations, and workforce management tools. It provides onboarding, payroll, payments, and billing infrastructure through an API, embeddable components, a white-label mobile app, and an admin dashboard. The platform is designed for the complexity of modern work, including W-2 and 1099 workers, multiple pay frequencies, complex wage structures, distributed workforces, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
Zeal's main capabilities include Onboard, Pay, and Bill modules. Onboard handles documents, e-Sign, certifications, and remote Form I-9 with E-Verify. Pay covers automated payroll and taxes, gross-to-net calculation, multi-jurisdiction tax withholding, payroll filing and reporting, paycards, digital wallets, and instant pay. Bill turns worker pay into accounts receivable, with integrated capital and routing for invoicing and cash flow management. Zeal also offers a no-code custom branded worker app, integrations with timekeeping, benefits, background screening, and other tools, and a fully-managed implementation service. The platform includes its own tax engine and takes on payroll liability as Power of Attorney and Reporting Agent for employers.
Zeal is built for workforce platforms across industries including healthcare, industrial, hospitality, professional services, home services, creative, and transportation staffing. The company was founded in 2019 in San Francisco by Kirti Shenoy (CEO) and Pranab Krishnan (CTO). Zeal is SOC 2 certified and NMLS licensed, with banking services provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC.
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