What UZIO does

UZIO is a US-based, privately held workforce automation platform founded in 2018 by Sanjay Singh and headquartered in Virginia, with product development supported by a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary (Uzio Technology India Private Limited). The company provides an all-in-one, AI-first HR and payroll platform for small and medium-sized businesses, spanning Payroll (multi-state tax administration across all 50 states), HRIS (offer management, onboarding, e-signature, document storage), Benefits Administration (carrier-agnostic with 70+ carrier integrations and 200+ retirement partners), Time Management (scheduling, geofencing, kiosk mode, PTO, biometrics, offline sync), Expense Management (AI-driven policy enforcement), and an embedded AI layer including the AI Copilot, Digital Workers (payroll anomaly detection, benefits administration, tip calculations), Compliance Monitoring Agents, and an AI dashboard. The platform is sold primarily to SMBs but also to specific verticals — most notably cannabis (with dedicated MRB compliance fees and Treez POS integration) and logistics/last-mile delivery (via a flagship Amazon DSP program covering 200,000+ drivers) — and carries enterprise-grade trust credentials including ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 1 Type 2, and SOC 2 Type 2 attestations.

UZIO monetizes through a per-employee-per-month (PEPM) core subscription, transaction- and event-based compliance fees (ACA reporting, I-9 + E-Verify, garnishments, year-end filings, W-2/1099 forms, NSF/wire charges), and a $500 partner referral reward, alongside an MRB-specific fee schedule for cannabis clients. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct sales and demo requests, a self-service portal at app.uzio.com with a Fast Quote Calculator, a 150+ broker partner channel with Certified Reseller and white-label programs, and the DSP program for distributed employer networks. The company reports 2,500+ employer customers, 150+ broker partners, 1,700+ employers relying on UZIO, 55,000+ employees managed, and $200M+ in annual payroll processed, while operating with a lean ~51-100 person organization. Recognition includes the 2026 TrustRadius Buyer's Choice Award, the 2025 TrustRadius Tech Cares Award, the G2 Users Love Us badge (4.4/5, 80+ reviews), and a 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year honor for the founder.

Name

UZIO

Legal name

Uzio Technology, Inc.

Website

https://uzio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UZIO is an AI-first workforce automation platform providing payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, time management, expense, and compliance solutions for US small and medium-sized businesses, with specialized offerings for cannabis, logistics, and Amazon DSP networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR & Payroll Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-to-End Enterprise AI Platforms (MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management) (HDAEANAA), Payroll, Contractor Payments & SME HR Finance (FSAGAJAI)

Keywords

• Payroll automation software
• HRIS platform
• Benefits administration
• Workforce compliance
• Time and attendance

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. HR/Payroll/Benefits Platform Subscription: Core platform revenue from HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, time management, and expense management modules. Typically priced on a per-employee-per-month (PEPM) basis with base fees. UZIO claims customers can save 30-200% upon moving to UZIO.
2. Compliance Add-on Services: Additional revenue from compliance features including ACA Reporting & Filing ($5 per employee per year), I-9 + E-Verify ($4 per form), and Garnishment Management ($5 per employee per payroll).
3. Year-End & Correction Fees: Fees for year-end processing ($80 per entity), W-2/1099 forms ($5 per form), corrections and amendments (W-2c $35 per form, Amended Returns $75 per return), and reopen quarter ($50 per quarter).
4. Payroll Banking & Processing Fees: Fees for state registration ($200 per registration), company payroll return ($100 per payroll return), NSF charges ($200 each), incoming wire charges ($20 per wire), same day ACH ($100 per file + $2 per item).
5. MRB (Marijuana Related Business) Fees: Special fees for cannabis industry clients including $250 initial client setup fee and $100 annual compliance fee for MRB clients.
6. Referral Program Commissions: Customer referral program where partners earn $500 per successful referral when a contact signs up with UZIO.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UZIO sells an AI-powered workforce automation platform that unifies payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, time management, expense management, and compliance add-ons (ACA, I-9/E-Verify, garnishments) into a single SaaS system for U.S. small and medium-sized businesses. Embedded 24/7 AI agents and an NLP-powered AI Copilot automate employee Q&A, PTO processing, payroll auditing, and compliance monitoring, while integrations span 200+ partners including ATS, 401k, accounting, EWA, E-Verify, and POS systems. The platform is sold on a subscription (PEPM) basis with transaction-based compliance fees, plus white-label and DSP program channels.

Product overview

UZIO is the first AI-Powered Workforce Automation Platform designed as a unified, all-in-one system for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the UZIO 360 ecosystem that connects employees, employers, brokers, and distributed employer networks. Core products include Payroll (unlimited payrolls with multi-state tax administration), HRIS (employee documents, e-signatures, onboarding workflows), Benefits Administration (carrier-agnostic enrollment with 200+ retirement integrations), and Time Management (scheduling, geofencing, kiosk, PTO). AI-powered add-on services include AI Automation with 24/7 agents handling Employee Q&A, PTO Requests, Compliance Checks, and Reporting; AI Copilot providing intelligent HR assistance via NLP; and Expense Management with AI-driven policy compliance and fraud detection. Compliance add-ons cover ACA Reporting, I-9 + E-Verify integration, and Garnishment Management. The UZIO.ai platform extends capabilities with digital workers for payroll anomaly detection, benefits administration, and compliance monitoring. The platform serves industries including cannabis, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, and restaurants through specialized solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UZIO Brain: Technology trademark for AI and machine learning capabilities embedded in the platform.
• UZIO 360
• UZIO Benefits as a Service
• UZIO.ai

Products and services

• Payroll Unlimited payrolls (including special and off-cycle) with comprehensive tax administration for SMB employers across all 50 U.S. states, including automated tax calculations, direct deposit, pay cards, and compliance filings.
• HRIS Complete HR Information System for SMB employers covering offer management, onboarding with e-signature, employee records, digital document storage, and structured workflows from offer letter through termination.
• Benefits Administration Web-based, carrier-agnostic benefits enrollment platform for health, dental, vision, life, HSA, and FSA options, integrated with 200+ retirement solutions and 70+ insurance carriers.
• Time Management Comprehensive time and attendance module with scheduling, customizable polygon geofencing, kiosk mode, PTO management, biometric authentication, and offline time tracking with auto-sync.
• Expense Management AI-driven expense tracking with up to 5 custom plans, mobile expense capture, automated approval workflows, policy enforcement, and fraud detection capabilities for SMB employers.
• AI Automation (UZIO.ai digital workers) Embedded 24/7 AI agents that handle employee Q&A, PTO requests, compliance checks, and reporting for SMB employers, including payroll anomaly detection, benefits administration, tip calculations, and wage-and-hour compliance monitoring.
• Compliance Dashboard Real-time compliance tracking with AI-driven checks, alerts, and automated breach notifications to keep policies, locations, and operations in sync for SMB employers.
• ACA Compliance Automated ACA tracking and reporting built into the platform, priced at $5 per employee per year, helping SMB employers stay compliant with federal Affordable Care Act requirements.
• I-9 Compliance Form I-9 workflow with built-in E-Verify integration priced at $4 per form, enabling electronic employment eligibility verification and guided document upload for SMB employers.
• Garnishments Full-service garnishment management priced at $5 per employee per payroll, covering all garnishment types, reporting, remittance, and termination notifications to state agencies.
• UZIO 360 Unified workforce ecosystem platform that connects employees, employers, brokers, and distributed employer networks (DSPs) on a single, AI-driven, compliant system, bundling Payroll, HRIS, Benefits, Time Management, and Compliance.
• DSP Program Delivery Service Partner program providing workforce management for logistics and last-mile delivery DSPs, featuring automatic Time Off Policy Setup for NYC DSPs and a dedicated pricing calculator for distributed employer networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% faster payroll processing
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and preferred.

• Amazon DSP (Delivery Service Partners)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025Major national partnership to power workforce management for thousands of Delivery Service Providers (DSPs) across the country, representing over 200,000 drivers handling last-mile logistics for one of the world's largest networks. This partnership validated UZIO's AI-first vision and led to significant product, engineering, and tech ops investments to deliver functionality typically taking a year.
• CheckrcoreTechnology or IntegrationBackground check services integrated directly with UZIO's platform to help employers make informed hiring decisions with fast, compliant background screenings.
• Greenhouse ATScoreTechnology or IntegrationApplicant tracking system integrated with UZIO for structured hiring processes.
• DeputycoreTechnology or IntegrationScheduling and time tracking solutions integrated with UZIO for workforce management optimization.
• QuickBooks/IntuitcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccounting and AR solutions integrated with QuickBooks Online, enabling seamless data synchronization between payroll and accounting.
• National PaymentpreferredTechnology or IntegrationDirect deposit services with same day and next day pricing options integrated with UZIO's payroll platform.
• PayactivpreferredTechnology or IntegrationEarned Wage Access (EWA) partner integrated with UZIO, giving employees access to earned wages before payday with automated deduction handling.
• ZayZoonpreferredTechnology or IntegrationEarned Wage Access integration enhancing employee financial wellbeing to boost happiness, retention, and productivity.
• Human InterestpreferredTechnology or Integration401k retirement solutions designed for businesses of all sizes with low fees and easy administration, integrated with UZIO.
• TreezpreferredTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated Payroll, HR, and POS solution for the cannabis industry, revolutionizing operations with seamless AI-powered workforce and retail management.
• HR LogicspreferredTechnology or IntegrationClear I-9 verification services integrated with UZIO for compliance with employment eligibility requirements.
• TrustMineralpreferredTechnology or IntegrationCompliance management blending advanced HR technology with essential tools and resources for HR document creation and management.
• MarshpreferredTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in insurance brokerage and risk management solutions integrated with UZIO.
• Thomas FinancialpreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred broker for health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, DCHS, and Life insurance providing personalized quotes and comprehensive benefits packages.
• e2b technologiespreferredTechnology or IntegrationTechnology consulting and integration services delivering scalable enterprise solutions.
• Leading Retirement SolutionspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCannabis retirement 401k plans specialized for the cannabis industry with solutions designed for cannabis businesses.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ADP (Run Powered by ADP / Workforce Now): ADP is the incumbent payroll and HCM provider across SMB through enterprise, with multiple product lines including Run/Workforce Now. UZIO's SMB target overlaps with ADP Run, and ADP's scale, brand, and reseller network make it the dominant indirect competitor.
• Paychex: Paychex is a long-standing payroll and HR services provider focused on SMB and mid-market employers, with both SaaS and service-led offerings. It competes directly with UZIO in core payroll and benefits administration, particularly through broker channels.
• Workday: Workday is an enterprise HCM, payroll, and financial management platform increasingly moving down-market. As UZIO moves up into mid-market accounts, it will increasingly encounter Workday as a competitor, particularly for buyers seeking AI-native HR at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Gusto: Gusto is a leading SMB payroll, HR, and benefits platform serving similar small and medium-sized employers with a fully bundled SaaS offering. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to UZIO in the SMB payroll/HR space and competes for the same broker channel and AI-driven automation narrative.
• Rippling: Rippling offers a unified HR, payroll, IT, and finance platform for SMB and mid-market customers with strong automation and integration breadth. Its all-in-one, automation-first positioning closely mirrors UZIO 360 and represents direct competition for AI-forward HR/payroll buyers.
• Justworks: Justworks is a PEO and payroll platform built specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, providing HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance. It targets the same SMB buyer as UZIO and competes for the same broker and direct sales channels.
• Paylocity: Paylocity is a publicly-traded HCM platform serving primarily mid-market and SMB employers with payroll, HR, benefits, time, and talent modules. It competes with UZIO in the same customer segments and overlaps heavily on payroll, HRIS, and benefits administration.
• Insperity (formerly Insperity/Trinet): Insperity is a PEO and workforce solutions provider serving SMB and mid-market employers with payroll, benefits, and HR outsourcing. It competes with UZIO on co-employment-light and SaaS-only models, particularly for buyers seeking more service-heavy PEO coverage.
• Zenefits: Zenefits is an SMB-focused HR, payroll, and benefits platform sold primarily through brokers. It competes directly with UZIO for the same SMB buyer, with comparable broker-led distribution and bundled HR + benefits + payroll positioning.
• BambooHR: BambooHR is a leading SMB HRIS platform with payroll available via partnerships, focused on smaller employers. It overlaps with UZIO on HRIS and employee management for the same SMB segment, although it historically emphasized HR rather than full payroll.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uzioinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uzio-inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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