Mercans vs Paychex

Mercans is a global human resource services and payroll outsourcing company that is headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2003, Mercans offers a wide range of services via a global work platform that connects employers with international talent. They specialize in global immigration, payroll, recruiting, and consulting to help companies achieve their global growth goals. In addition to their global PEO, which is their main product, Mercans also provides Employer of Record (EOR), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Global Employment Outsourcing (GEO) services across 160 countries. Through their PEO, they become co-employers of your workforce, even if your business does not have an entity in the country of employment.

Mercans' services aim to streamline your payroll processes and global recruitment, while reducing operational costs by incorporating all your administrative tasks into one flexible software solution. Their services encompass HR, payroll, benefits, tax and regulatory compliance, expert support, and more, for businesses of all sizes and industries across the world.

The company has received recognition from industry experts NelsonHall and Everest Group for their payroll and EOR services. They have also been nominated for several industry awards, specifically for their PEO services. However, it should be noted that they don't hold any US industry credentials for PEOs, such as certification from the IRS or accreditation from the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC). They are also not affiliated with the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) and are not registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Despite this, they have received very positive feedback from their current business clients.

Paychex is a leading supplier of comprehensive human capital management systems for payroll, employee benefits, human resources, retirement plans, and business insurance services in the US and Northern Europe. Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) was founded in 1971 and has more than 730,000 client companies, mostly small to medium-sized businesses but also larger businesses. They are considered one of the top companies in their field, claiming to pay 1 in 12 employees in the private sector. They offer three package categories tailored to fit a business's size and needs, with flexible payment options. They also boast easy-to-use online services and expert consultants that ensure proper federal and state compliance and can get you valuable tax credits and phone and online support. Paychex services vary according to the organization's needs and size, with a base monthly cost of $39 plus $5 per employee.