Central (YC S24) is a revolutionary HR platform designed specifically for startups in the United States. Unlike traditional HR solutions, Central automates all the necessary processes to ensure your startup operates compliantly, including state registrations, worker's compensation, and various government filings. This automation saves startups weeks of work, reduces the risk of fines, and eliminates the headaches associated with HR and compliance tasks.

Central's comprehensive suite of services includes payroll management, benefits administration, and government filings. With Central, you can effortlessly manage payroll for U.S. employees across all 50 states and pay contractors in over 200 countries. The platform handles payroll tax withholdings, filings, offer letters, onboarding processes, reimbursements, bonuses, and the generation of paystubs, W2s, and 1099s. Integration with Quickbooks and Puzzle ensures seamless financial management.

In terms of benefits, Central partners with top insurance carriers to offer tailored plans for your company, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as 401(k) plans through Guideline. Life and disability insurance, small group coverage, and ICHRA are also available, with automated payroll deductions for ease of administration.

Compliance is a breeze with Central, which automates all necessary government filings and communications. This includes payroll state registrations, government mail monitoring, workers' compensation filings per state, foreign qualifications, BOI reporting to FINCEN, and other state/city-specific registrations. Additionally, Central provides business insurance to protect your startup from unexpected risks, offering plans such as general liability, worker's compensation, directors and officers insurance, cyber insurance, errors and omissions insurance, and business owner's policies.

Central's integration with Slack allows for seamless management of HR and finance tasks directly within the Slack environment. Features include retrieving company info and documents, updating employee information, accessing personal documents, tracking offers and onboarding, adjusting salaries and payroll, and understanding paystubs. This integration ensures that you can manage all HR and finance activities without ever having to leave Slack, making it incredibly convenient and efficient.

Central is priced at $50 per member per month, with a free 30-day trial available. The platform is trusted by over 100 companies and is designed specifically for founders, not HR/finance professionals. Central's proactive approach to compliance and its commitment to customer service make it an indispensable tool for any startup looking to streamline their HR and compliance processes.

Key selling points of Central include its comprehensive automation of HR and compliance tasks, integration with Slack for seamless management, tailored benefits packages, and proactive compliance support. Central is the go-to solution for startups looking to focus on their core business without the distraction of back-office operations.