Worklio HCM vs. Hammr
Worklio HCM keeps comp class codes per job and employee, adds optional pay-as-you-go workers' comp from Worklio Insurance built into payroll, and is ISO 27001, 27018, and 9001 certified. Hammr serves specialty contractors that run payroll in-house, prevailing wage and union work included.
- Prevailing wage, union fringes and WH‑347 certified payroll in the same run, as an add‑on to any plan
- Payroll, tax, HR, time, and benefits administration on one 50‑state engine
- Comp class codes per job and employee, and pay‑as‑you‑go comp via Worklio Insurance
Worklio HCM: 11 stated, 0 partly, of 11. Hammr: 7 stated, 0 partly, of 11.
- Proven payroll since 2017
- All 50 states + PR, plus localities
- $35+ billion in payroll and taxes paid
- ISO 27001, 27018, and 9001
- SOC 2 Type II
What sets Worklio HCM apart from Hammr?
Hammr serves specialty contractors on government, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects that run payroll in-house. Worklio HCM lets your team run payroll in-house as well, with comp class codes per job and employee, workers' comp from Worklio Insurance built into payroll, pay cards and audited security certifications.
| Worklio HCM | Hammr | |
|---|---|---|
| Certified payroll (WH‑347) | StatedWH‑347 ready; add‑on | StatedDIR, LCPtracker, eMars, 2025 WH‑347 |
| Prevailing wage and fringe | StatedBy project and classification; add‑on | StatedPer project and activity |
| Union payroll and fringe | StatedDues and fringes by local; add‑on | StatedUnion rates and fringes |
| Burdened job costing | StatedWages, taxes, benefits, comp; Complete HCM | StatedFully burdened labor costs |
| GPS field clock‑in | StatedGeofenced by site; Complete HCM | StatedGPS project radius, offline |
| Comp class codes in payroll | StatedPer job and employee; add‑on | Not published |
| Workers' comp policy inside the product | StatedBuilt into payroll, via Worklio Insurance | Not published |
| Benefits administration | StatedEnrollment, EDI to carriers, COBRA | StatedThrough its platform |
| Federal, state and local tax filing | StatedEvery state and locality | StatedAll 50 states, local included |
| Security audits | StatedSOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001, 27018, 9001 | Not published |
| Pay cards and earned wage access | StatedPay cards; optional earned wage access | Not published |
- Stated
- Partly
- Not published: public pages do not describe whether Hammr offers it.
Union, prevailing wage, and certified payroll is available as an add-on to any plan. Burdened job costing, time and attendance, and scheduling are in Complete HCM only.
Proven payroll since 2017
- PAYROLL AND TAXES PAID
- $35+ Billion
- ACH TRANSACTIONS
- 23+ Million
- W-2S / 1099S PROCESSED
- 4.3+ Million
- EMPLOYEES PAID
- 2.8+ Million
What you get with Worklio HCM
Workers' comp from Worklio Insurance, built into payroll
Worklio HCMWorklio HCM keeps workers' comp class codes per job and employee. Union, prevailing wage, and certified payroll is available as an add‑on to any plan. Worklio Insurance offers optional pay‑as‑you‑go workers' comp built into payroll, quoted from your real census and wages and billed per payroll.
Workers' comp on Worklio InsuranceHammrWorkers' comp class codes and the policy are not described publicly for Hammr.
Pay every crew, bank account or not
Worklio HCMWorklio HCM pays by direct deposit, pay cards, and checks: pay cards for employees without bank accounts, direct deposit split across multiple accounts, and optional earned wage access, where employees request a portion of wages already earned before payday from the mobile app.
Explore payments and bankingHammrHammr pays by direct deposit or check, with regular and off‑cycle runs as often as needed; pay cards are not described publicly.
Security certified to ISO standards
Worklio HCMWorklio HCM is ISO 27001, 27018, and 9001 certified, and SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliant, with audited controls on every module: layered access rights, two‑factor authentication, and a full audit trail.
Why WorklioHammrSecurity certifications are not described publicly for Hammr.
Three questions to ask before you choose
- 01
Who places your workers' comp
Who places the policy, and how do the class codes in payroll reach the carrier's audit?
Worklio HCMWorklio HCM keeps workers' comp class codes per job and employee. Union, prevailing wage, and certified payroll is available as an add‑on to any plan. Optional pay‑as‑you‑go workers' comp comes through Worklio Insurance, built into payroll and billed per payroll. Not in states where a state fund is the only insurer. The carrier still audits the policy after each policy period ends; billing on actual payroll makes the true‑up smaller, not unnecessary.
Workers' comp on Worklio InsuranceHammrHow Hammr applies workers' comp class codes, and who places the policy, is not described publicly.
- 02
Who signs and submits certified payroll
Which formats and agency portals are live for your states, and who signs and submits each report?
Worklio HCMWorklio HCM prepares the WH‑347 for your signature, with job costing segments from the same run. You review and sign each one. Union, prevailing wage, and certified payroll is available as an add‑on to any plan.
HammrHammr generates certified payroll reports in DIR, LCPtracker and eMars formats, the 2025 WH‑347, and other state forms.
- 03
Who answers a tax notice
Which taxes do you file in each state and locality, and who answers an agency notice?
Worklio HCMWorklio HCM calculates, deposits, and files payroll taxes in every state and locality, with 941, 940, and state equivalents filed for you. Upload an agency notice and our tax team resolves it.
HammrHammr calculates and files federal, state and local payroll taxes in all 50 states; who answers an agency notice is not described publicly.
Why choose Worklio HCM over Hammr?
- 01 Certified payroll
Certified payroll from the same run that pays the crew
Hammr generates certified payroll in DIR, LCPtracker and eMars formats and the 2025 WH‑347.
Worklio HCM prepares WH‑347 certified payroll reports with job costing segments, applies prevailing wage rates by project, location, and classification, and carries union dues and benefit packages with remittance reports by local.
Union and certified payrollWorklio HCM- WH‑347 ready for your signature
- Fringe as cash or plan contributions
- Available as an add‑on to any plan
- 02 Workers' comp
Comp codes in payroll, and a policy built into it
Workers' comp class codes and the policy are not described publicly for Hammr.
Worklio HCM keeps workers' comp class codes per job and employee, and Worklio Insurance offers optional pay‑as‑you‑go workers' comp built into payroll.
Workers' comp on Worklio InsuranceWorklio HCM- Class codes per job and employee
- Quoted from your real census and wages
- Comp billed per payroll
- 03 One platform
Payroll, HR, time and benefits on one employee record
Hammr onboards new hires, offers applicant tracking, and offers benefits through its platform.
Worklio HCM runs payroll, tax, HR, time, and benefits administration on one 50‑state engine, with one employee record shared by payroll, time, and benefits.
HR and onboardingWorklio HCM- Offer letters e‑signed; W‑4, state forms and I‑9 online before day one
- Clock‑in geofenced by job site, in Complete HCM
- Enrollment, EDI to major carriers, COBRA tracked
- 04 Paying crews
Pay every crew, bank account or not
Hammr pays by direct deposit or check, with regular and off‑cycle runs as often as needed.
Worklio HCM pays by direct deposit, pay cards, and checks, with pay cards for employees without bank accounts and optional earned wage access.
Payments and bankingWorklio HCM- Direct deposit split across multiple accounts
- Unlimited regular and off‑cycle runs
- Earned wage access from the mobile app
- 05 Security and support
Audited controls and a named team
Security certifications are not described publicly for Hammr.
Worklio HCM is ISO 27001, 27018, and 9001 certified, and SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliant. A named implementation lead runs parallel payrolls beside your current provider, matched to the cent, before you go live.
Why WorklioWorklio HCM- Layered access rights and a full audit trail
- Parallel payrolls matched to the cent
- A dedicated account manager after go‑live
Your next payroll could be your first one on Worklio.
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