W2 Employees (US) Employment Services Designed for Recruitment Agencies

Lead & Gain supports agencies with complete W2 employee management across the U.S., including payroll, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, compliance oversight, and leave tracking. Our EOR framework gives staffing firms a dependable way to place W2 employees across multiple states—without the administrative burden or complexity.

Why Choose Lead & Gain Payroll?

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Everything You Need to Manage U.S. W2 Workers

Reliable Payroll Processing for W2 Employees

Automated Payroll

We manage hourly and salaried payroll cycles, wage calculations, tax withholdings, and direct deposits with precision. Automated workflows help ensure employees are paid on time, every time, with detailed reporting available for your team.

Comprehensive Benefits Managed for Your Workforce

Benefits Administration

We oversee the full range of employee benefits – including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, commuter benefits, disability coverage, and FSAs. From enrollment to deductions, our team ensures accuracy and compliance, providing a seamless experience for workers and reducing administrative load for your agency. 

Coverage That Keeps Your Employees and Clients Protected

Worker’s Comp Insurance

Lead & Gain manages workers’ compensation policies across all 50 states, including specialized Marine, USL&H, and high-risk worker coverage. We handle documentation, and claims coordination ensuring every employee is properly covered and every placement meets client safety requirements. 

Federal and State Compliance Built Into Every Placement

Compliance

We handle the regulatory requirements tied to W2 employment, from FLSA and DOL standards to IRS, USCIS, and DHS documentation. Our compliance workflows ensure correct classification, proper onboarding, and full audit readiness reducing risk for your agency and offering peace of mind across all placements. Lead & Gain conducts I-9 right-to-work checks for all W-2 employees, personally reviewed by qualified compliance professionals – not automated systems.

Accurate and Compliant Leave Tracking Across All Jurisdictions

Time Off & Statutory Sick Leave Tracking

We track accrued leave, statutory sick time, and local requirements based on the worker’s location. Our automated system calculates entitlements, updates balances, and ensures compliance with state and city laws – creating a clear, consistent experience for both your agency and your workforce.

One Platform, One Process, Total Confidence

A Complete W2 Employment Solution

Managing W2 employees requires accuracy, compliance, and clear workflows. Our platform centralizes payroll, benefits, insurance, onboarding, and documentation so agencies can place employees with confidence. Whether you’re expanding into new states or supporting higher worker volume, Lead & Gain provides a foundation that helps your team stay organized and compliant at scale.

Our Payroll customers say it best

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lead & Gain cover for W2 employees?

We handle payroll, benefits administration, workers’ compensation insurance, compliance management, and time off/sick leave tracking. Our goal is to give recruitment agencies a complete operational backbone for W2 placements. 

No. Lead & Gain can act as the Employer of Record (EOR), allowing you to place W2 employees in the U.S. without setting up your own legal entity. 

We embed compliance into onboarding and day-to-day operations – covering FLSA, DOL, IRS, USCIS, DHS, and relevant state and local regulations. This includes exemption classification, documentation, wage and hour rules, and leave requirements. 

Yes. We support multi-state W2 placements and adjust for state-specific tax, pay, and leave requirements. Our system keeps track of the rules based on where each employee works. 

We manage benefits enrollment, deductions, and ongoing administration for eligible employees. This may include health, dental, vision, retirement plans, commuter benefits, disability, and other offerings depending on the program structure.

We arrange and maintain workers’ compensation coverage for W2 employees, including specialized Marine and USL&H coverage where applicable. We also support classification and coordination of any claims.

Our platform tracks accruals and usage for time off and sick leave based on applicable state and local laws. Balances are updated automatically, and records are maintained for compliance and internal reporting.

Most W2 employees can complete onboarding in a short time frame, provided all required documentation is available. Because our process is standardized, agencies can move from offer to active status efficiently as Lead & Gain follows a 2-hour onboarding SLAs. 

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