Paycom + AirMason: Self-Service HR Meets Expert Handbooks

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Paycom runs your payroll, talent, and HR workflows in a single app. AirMason turns your policies into handbooks employees actually read. Together, you get a connected, compliant workplace. Please keep in mind requirements may vary based on company size, industry, location, and workforce composition.

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What Paycom Does Well

Paycom is a single-application HCM platform built around a simple idea: employees should own their own data. From payroll entry to benefits enrollment, Paycom puts the employee in the driver's seat with Beti, its employee-driven payroll technology.

Founded in 1998 in Oklahoma City, Paycom now serves over 36,000 clients and processes payroll for roughly 6.8 million employees across the United States. The platform covers the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, time and attendance, talent management, and HR management.

Paycom's single-database architecture means every module pulls from the same dataset, reducing errors and eliminating redundant data entry. Their self-service model has been shown to reduce payroll costs by up to 90%, according to Paycom's own research.

Employee-driven payroll (Beti)Single-app HCMTalent acquisitionBenefits administrationTime and attendanceHR managementLearning management
Handbook capabilities: Paycom includes basic document storage and can house company policies, but does not offer a dedicated handbook builder with design, distribution, or e-signature tracking.
Paycom Pricing
Custom pricing based on company size; typically estimated at $20-$35/employee/month for full-suite access

What AirMason Adds to Your Paycom Setup

Paycom handles 50+ HR functions. AirMason handles one: employee handbooks. We handle it better than anyone. When your policies live inside a beautifully designed, mobile-friendly handbook with built-in compliance tracking, employees actually engage with the content instead of ignoring another uploaded PDF.

Branded Handbook Design

Branded Handbook Design

Drag-and-drop editor with your colors, logo, and imagery. No more plain-text policy docs sitting in a shared drive.

Built-In E-Signatures

Built-In E-Signatures

Track exactly who has read and acknowledged your handbook. Exportable audit trails that stand up to legal scrutiny.

Multi-State Compliance

Multi-State Compliance

State-specific policy templates reviewed by employment attorneys. AirMason flags when laws change so you can update before problems arise.

Always-On Mobile Access

Always-On Mobile Access

Employees access the handbook from any device with a direct link. No app download required, no hunting through Paycom documents.

How Paycom and AirMason Work Together

Connecting Paycom to AirMason gives your HR team a single source of truth for employee data and a purpose-built platform for handbook creation and distribution. New hires flow from Paycom into AirMason automatically, and acknowledgment data flows back so your records stay in sync.

How It Works: Paycom + AirMason
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Paycom
Employee added or updated in HRIS
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Auto Sync
Employee data syncs to AirMason
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AirMason
Right handbook assigned by role, location, or group
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Employee
Reads, signs, and acknowledges via SSO
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HR Dashboard
Track signatures, analytics, and compliance
  • Automatic employee sync from Paycom to AirMason
  • New hire onboarding triggers handbook distribution
  • E-signature acknowledgments recorded in both systems
  • Department and location-based handbook assignment
  • SSO support for seamless employee access
  • Custom integration included at no extra cost
AirMason does not typically charge for custom integrations. Whether your setup is plug-and-play, SFTP, or requires custom development, the integration cost is always included in your subscription. We have more native integrations than any HR vendor in the ecosystem.

What You Get With Both

Paycom handles the broad HR stack. AirMason handles the handbook deep-dive.

FeaturePaycomAirMasonTogether
Payroll ProcessingFull-service, employee-driven payroll with Beti technologyNot a payroll toolPayroll handled by Paycom; handbook policies reference pay schedules, overtime rules, and compensation details
Employee HandbookBasic document storage for uploaded filesPurpose-built handbook builder with design, compliance, e-signatures, and analyticsProfessional handbooks that sync employee data with Paycom records
Policy AcknowledgmentGeneric document acknowledgment via task assignmentsHandbook-specific e-signatures with audit trail, reminders, and legal-grade timestampsEmployees sign in AirMason; records sync to Paycom for complete compliance documentation
OnboardingFull onboarding suite with checklists, I-9/W-4, and benefits enrollmentHandbook distribution with automatic new-hire deliveryNew hires complete Paycom onboarding and receive their handbook automatically through AirMason
Compliance UpdatesTax and regulatory compliance for payroll and benefitsEmployment law updates for handbook policies, reviewed by attorneysPayroll compliance from Paycom, policy compliance from AirMason. Full coverage.
Mobile AccessPaycom mobile app for payroll, time, and HR tasksMobile-optimized handbook accessible via direct link on any deviceEmployees use Paycom for day-to-day HR and AirMason for policy reference, both from their phone

What the Industry Says About Paycom

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Why Paycom Users Need a Dedicated Handbook Solution

Paycom is one of the most capable single-application HCM platforms on the market. It handles payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and dozens of other HR functions in one place. But employee handbooks are not one of its core strengths.

Most Paycom customers store policies as uploaded PDFs or Word documents. That approach creates problems: documents go stale, employees never read them, and there is no reliable way to prove who acknowledged what. When a compliance audit or wrongful termination claim surfaces, uploaded files are not enough.

AirMason exists to solve this gap. By pairing Paycom with a purpose-built handbook platform, HR teams get the operational power of a world-class HRIS and the compliance confidence of a professionally designed, tracked, and updated employee handbook.

How Employee-Driven Payroll Changes the Handbook Game

Paycom's Beti technology puts employees in charge of their own payroll data. That same self-service mindset should extend to company policies. When employees can access a well-designed, searchable handbook from any device, they take ownership of understanding the rules that apply to them.

AirMason's always-on handbook access complements Paycom's self-service philosophy. Instead of waiting for HR to send a PDF, employees pull up the handbook whenever they need it. Combined with e-signature tracking, this creates a culture of accountability that benefits everyone.

Compliance Tracking Across Paycom and AirMason

Paycom handles tax compliance, ACA reporting, and benefits administration. AirMason handles employment law compliance at the handbook level. Together, they cover the full compliance picture.

When state or federal employment laws change, AirMason flags affected policies and provides attorney-reviewed template updates. Your HR team reviews and publishes the update, employees receive a notification to re-acknowledge, and the audit trail is recorded. That data syncs back to Paycom so your employee records are always current.

For multi-state employers, this is especially valuable. Paycom manages payroll tax rules state by state; AirMason manages handbook policies state by state. No gaps, no guesswork.

Getting Started With Paycom and AirMason

Most Paycom clients are up and running with AirMason in under two weeks. Our onboarding team handles the integration setup, migrates your existing policies into a branded handbook, and configures automatic employee sync. There is no charge for the integration, regardless of complexity.

If you are currently storing policies inside Paycom as uploaded documents, our team will audit your existing content and help you restructure it into a modern, compliant handbook. Many clients also take advantage of our free handbook audit to identify policy gaps before building their new handbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. AirMason is not an HRIS and does not compete with Paycom. AirMason is a dedicated employee handbook platform that integrates with Paycom to handle handbook design, distribution, e-signatures, and compliance tracking.
Paycom supports uploading documents, but it does not offer a handbook builder with branded design, e-signature tracking, compliance monitoring, or mobile-optimized reading. AirMason is purpose-built for these workflows.
AirMason syncs employee data from Paycom, including names, departments, locations, and hire dates. New hires automatically receive the correct handbook version. E-signature acknowledgments are tracked in AirMason and can be synced back to Paycom.
Yes. AirMason never charges extra for integrations. Whether it is a standard API connection, SFTP sync, or custom build, integration is included in your plan.
Most teams are fully operational within two weeks. That includes integration setup, policy migration, handbook design, and testing.
Yes. A direct link to the AirMason handbook can be embedded in Paycom onboarding checklists, company resources, or employee self-service portals. Employees can also access it via a standalone URL from any device.
Yes. AirMason includes state-specific policy templates and allows you to create location-based handbook versions. Employees receive the version that matches their work state as recorded in Paycom.
AirMason monitors federal and state employment law changes. When a change affects your handbook, we flag the relevant policies and provide attorney-reviewed template updates. You review, approve, and republish. Employees are notified to re-acknowledge.
Yes. AirMason tracks e-signature acknowledgments with timestamps, IP addresses, and completion status. You can generate compliance reports and export them for audits or legal proceedings.
AirMason serves companies from 50 to 10,000+ employees. Paycom typically serves mid-market and enterprise clients, making the combination a natural fit for organizations that have outgrown basic HR tools.

See AirMason + Paycom in Action

Expert-curated handbooks, seamless HRIS integration, compliance that stays current.