Partner Program

Grow your practice.
Elevate your clients.

Join 150+ advisors who have made Green Payroll their secret weapon — delivering specialized payroll, job costing, and compliance solutions their clients cannot find anywhere else.

Become a Partner →Download Partner Guide

150+
Active partner relationships
$2.4M+
Partner commissions paid 2024
95%
Partner satisfaction rate
20-40%
Average client savings vs ADP

Why Partner With Us

We handle the heavy lifting — implementation, support, compliance — so you stay focused on your business while earning ongoing income.

Strengthen client relationships

Add high-value payroll and HR without hiring staff or adding complexity to your firm.

  • Solve complex payroll problems others cannot
  • Position yourself as a complete solution
  • No conflict with your existing services

Generate recurring revenue

Earn 10-15% ongoing commissions on every referral — no caps, no minimums, monthly ACH payouts.

  • White-label options available
  • No limits on referral earnings
  • Real-time commission dashboard

Save time, stay focused

We handle all implementation and ongoing support. Your reputation is protected. Your time stays yours.

  • We handle all implementation and onboarding
  • Dedicated support directly for your clients
  • You are never put in the middle of a problem
Built for your profession

We speak your language — whatever it is.

Our partnership model is built around your profession, your clients, and the way you already work.

The payroll gap your clients need you to fill.

Your clients need payroll done right, integrated with their books, and off your plate — with deep integration into QuickBooks, Sage, and the systems you already use.

Construction companiesRestaurantsProfessional servicesMulti-location businessesGovernment contractors

Specialized capabilities

  • –Job costing for construction and contractor clients
  • –Certified payroll for government contract work
  • –Multi-state compliance for growing businesses
  • –Workers comp reporting that saves money at audit

Makes tax season easier

  • –Year-end W-2s and 1099s done right, on time
  • –Accurate payroll data flowing into books all year
  • –941s, 940s, and state returns handled for you

Partnership options

  • –Referral: 10-15% ongoing commission
  • –White-label: We process under your brand
  • –Bundled: Package payroll with your accounting

Choose Your Partnership Model

Four models designed around how you already run your business — from simple referrals to fully white-labeled payroll under your brand.
Most popular

Referral Partner

The simplest path to recurring revenue. Make an introduction, earn ongoing commissions — we handle everything.

  • ✓10-15% ongoing commission, no caps
  • ✓No obligations or minimums
  • ✓Monthly ACH commission payments
  • ✓Real-time commission dashboard
  • ✓We handle all implementation and support
Best for: CPAs, financial advisors, insurance agents, attorneys
White-label

White-Label Partner

Process payroll under your firm's brand. You control pricing and client relationships — we remain completely behind the scenes.

  • ✓Service branded as your own
  • ✓Bill clients directly at your markup
  • ✓Wholesale pricing to protect your margin
  • ✓Co-branded client communications
  • ✓We stay invisible, you get the credit
Best for: Bookkeepers, HR consultants, business consultants
Strategic Alliance

Strategic Alliance

For firms ready to build a deep, co-branded relationship with joint go-to-market and revenue sharing.

  • ✓Co-branded marketing materials
  • ✓Joint client presentations
  • ✓Revenue sharing arrangements
  • ✓Dedicated account manager
  • ✓Quarterly business reviews
Best for: Large CPA firms, HR consulting firms, M and A advisors
Bundled

Bundled Services

Package our payroll with your existing services. Streamlined implementation, preferred pricing, coordinated onboarding.

  • ✓Preferred partner pricing
  • ✓Coordinated client onboarding
  • ✓Streamlined implementation
  • ✓Training on platform features
  • ✓Unified client experience
Best for: Full-service bookkeepers, HR consultants, business consultants
150+
Active partners
$2.4M+
Commissions paid 2024
500+
Clients served through partners
40+
Years combined expertise
95%
Client retention rate

From Application to Earning in 4 Steps

We designed this to be quick. Most partners are set up and making introductions within a week.
1

Apply

Fill out our 2-minute application. We review and schedule a discovery call within 24 hours.

2

Onboard

Review the partnership agreement, choose your model, and get access to the partner portal.

3

Learn

Platform training, co-branded sales tools, and an intro to your partner success manager.

4

Grow

Start referring clients, earn commissions from day one, and access ongoing support as you scale.

Straight From Our Partners

“We have referred 12 construction clients over the past year. The job costing integration with Sage makes our lives so much easier, and our clients are saving 25-30% vs. what they paid ADP. It is a genuine win-win.

SM
Sarah M., CPA
CPA Firm Partner — Tampa, FL

“I used to spend 6 hours a week processing payroll for my clients. Now I send them to Green Payroll, mark up the service 20%, and focus on advisory work. I make more money and my clients get better service.

JT
James T., Bookkeeper
Full-Service Bookkeeping — Orlando, FL

“Green Payroll's workers comp reporting is the best I have seen. Their clients never get surprise audit bills because the classifications are right from day one. Makes my job a lot easier at renewal time.

LK
Lisa K., Insurance Agent
Commercial Lines — Fort Lauderdale, FL

I would like to thank Green Payroll for all their great services, quick response time on any questions asked, and great accuracy on all. We are so happy we switched from ADP pay to them.

Jimmy Zup - Owner
Zup's Food Markets
Ely, Minnesota

Green Payroll has made processing payroll quick and easy. They are also always there if we need assistance, or a question answered.

Brendan Schmolz – President
CMIT Solutions of Cleveland SW and Akron
Cleveland, Ohio

I would like to thank Green Payroll for all their great services, quick response time on any questions asked, and great accuracy on all. We are so happy we switched from ADP pay to them.

Jimmy Zup - Owner
Zup's Food Markets

Green Payroll has made processing payroll quick and easy. They are also always there if we need assistance, or a question answered.

Brendan Schmolz – President
CMIT Solutions of Cleveland SW and Akron

Great systems, and even better customer service. Have been a happy client for years.

Michael Silberman
Recovery 180

I would like to thank Green Payroll for all their great services, quick response time on any questions asked, and great accuracy on all. We are so happy we switched from ADP pay to them.

Jimmy Zup - Owner
Zup's Food Markets
Ely, Minnesota

Green Payroll has made processing payroll quick and easy. They are also always there if we need assistance, or a question answered.

Brendan Schmolz – President
CMIT Solutions of Cleveland SW and Akron
Cleveland, Ohio

I would like to thank Green Payroll for all their great services, quick response time on any questions asked, and great accuracy on all. We are so happy we switched from ADP pay to them.

Jimmy Zup - Owner
Zup's Food Markets

Green Payroll has made processing payroll quick and easy. They are also always there if we need assistance, or a question answered.

Brendan Schmolz – President
CMIT Solutions of Cleveland SW and Akron

Industries We Excel In

We have built genuine depth in the verticals where payroll actually gets complicated.
🏗

Construction & Trades

Job costing, certified payroll, union reporting, prevailing wage

🍽

Restaurants & Hospitality

Tip management, FLSA compliance, POS integration, high turnover

💼

Professional Services

Billable hours, project tracking, multi-state compliance

🏚

Property Management

Job costing by property, multi-location, vendor 1099 management

🏭

Manufacturing

Work order costing, shift differentials, overtime, safety training

Let's Start Something New
Contact us to learn more about the benefits of our Payroll & Human Capital Management services for your business.

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Common Questions

How much can my clients save compared to ADP or Paychex?+
Most clients save 20-40% compared to ADP, Paychex, or PEOs. For a 25-employee company that is typically $5,000-$8,000 per year.
How long does it take to get a client set up?+
Typically 2-3 weeks from signed contract to first payroll run. We handle all setup, data migration, and onboarding.
Do I need to know payroll to be a partner?+
Not at all. We handle all payroll execution and compliance. Your job is simply to make the introduction.
What happens if my client has a problem?+
They call their dedicated payroll specialist directly. You are never put in the middle of a support issue.
How and when do I get paid?+
Monthly commission payments via ACH with detailed reporting of all referral activity in your partner portal.
Can I offer this under my own brand?+
Yes. Our white-label program lets you brand the service as your own while we process payroll behind the scenes.
Will you ever try to sell my clients other services?+
Never. We only provide payroll and related HR services and will not approach your clients for anything else.
What if a client is unhappy?+
We maintain a 95%+ retention rate. If issues arise we work directly with the client to resolve them without involving you.
Ready to start?

Three ways to get started today.

Whether you want to talk first, read more, or just apply, we will respond within 24 hours.

Option 1

Schedule a call

30 minutes to walk through your practice and how we would work together.

Book discovery call →

Option 2

Download partner guide

Full overview of all programs, commissions, and partner portal resources.

Download PDF guide →

Option 3

Apply now

Two minutes. We review every application and respond within one business day.

Submit application →

Questions? Contact Andy Kotniaz, at andy@greenpayroll.com