TriNet Partner Profile

TriNet Products for Venture-Funded Startups

HR Administration and Payroll

• Automated Payroll. TriNet manages payroll processing, wage calculations, tax deductions, direct deposits, multi-state payroll, and robust payroll reporting.
• Onboarding and Offboarding. Streamlined digital onboarding, document management with secure e-signatures, and guidance for departures, helping startups ramp up quickly and reduce manual busywork.
• Time and Attendance. Integrated tools for tracking hours worked, managing time-off requests, and automating compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Expense Management. Employees can submit business expenses for manager approval and reimbursement within the TriNet platform.
• R&D Tax Credits. Integrated support for federal R&D credits can substantially reduce a startup’s payroll tax liability – especially important for unprofitable, early-stage companies.

Benefits Administration

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Access to a wide array of top-tier, cost-efficient group health plans typically available only to larger companies, including PPOs, HSAs/FSAs, and wellness programs.
• Retirement Plans. 401(k) and other retirement options to support employee retention and satisfaction from day one.
• Flexible Work and Leave Options. Streamlined administration of PTO, parental leave, and commuter benefits.
• Cost-Effective, Custom Packages. TriNet’s scale enables startups to deliver “big company” benefits – even with a small payroll – helping to attract and retain high-potential talent.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Full Legal Compliance. TriNet keeps startups in compliance with more than 180 federal, state, and local employment laws, automates new hire reporting, and maintains required documentation.
• Employment Risk Management. Support for workplace safety programs, workers’ comp insurance, and OSHA compliance – with proactive monitoring to minimize risk and reduce legal exposure.
• Regulatory Updates and Training. Access to expertise, best practices, and mandatory training modules, including harassment prevention and inclusion.

Strategic HR and People Operations

• HR Consulting. Dedicated HR professionals provide personalized advice on performance management, compensation benchmarking, job architecture, employee engagement, and talent strategies.
• Employee Engagement and Performance. Built-in tools for performance reviews, feedback, and career development support.
• Workforce Analytics and Reporting. Dashboards and custom reports on headcount, turnover, compensation, and more, helping founders make informed decisions.
• Scalable Platform. TriNet HR Platform and PEO options allow startups to “self-serve” or add expert support as HR needs become more complex, ensuring flexibility as the business scales.

Recruiting and Organizational Development

• Recruitment Tools: Access to pre-built job templates and applicant tracking to speed up hiring.
• Compensation Benchmarking: Real-time data and analytics help startups stay competitive with compensation packages.
• Culture & Retention Support: Resources to cultivate a strong team culture and boost employee retention, a critical need for scaling companies.