Payroll Services for One Employee

Managing payroll for one employee still means handling accurate pay, tax withholdings, filings, and records. Philadelphia Life and Health helps small employers simplify the essentials with dependable payroll support that reduces administrative work and keeps employee payments organized. Get practical guidance tailored to your business, whether you are making your first hire or need a smoother way to manage an existing employee.

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Our Payroll Services Services

Practical payroll support that helps one-employee businesses pay accurately, organize records, and manage essential administrative responsibilities.

Payroll Processing

Coordinate accurate employee pay calculations, deductions, and pay schedules so your single employee is paid consistently and your payroll records stay organized.

Tax Withholding Support

Get guidance for managing payroll tax withholdings and maintaining the information needed to support timely, accurate tax-related payroll responsibilities.

Payroll Compliance Support

Reduce uncertainty around payroll administration with ongoing support that helps your business maintain clear processes, records, and compliance-focused practices.

Small Business Focus

Simple Payroll Support for Your First Hire

One employee can create the same core payroll responsibilities as a larger team: accurate pay, deductions, tax withholding, and reliable records. Philadelphia Life and Health helps small businesses bring those tasks into a manageable routine. Our high-touch approach connects payroll with the broader HR, benefits, and compliance support your business may need as it grows, helping you spend less time on administration and more time running your business.

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The Local Difference

Why Choose Philadelphia Life and Health?

Receive personal guidance that makes employee administration easier to manage.

Since 2002

Established experience supports employers with evolving benefits, payroll, and administrative needs.

Hands-On Support

Get responsive account guidance rather than being routed through an impersonal call center.

Integrated Guidance

Connect payroll needs with HR, benefits administration, and compliance support under one roof.

Local Partnership

Philadelphia-area employers receive personal support from a locally owned, independent advisory team.

Meet Our Support Team

Personal guidance from an experienced, client-focused advisory team.

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Adam Peltzman

Adam Peltzman is a valued member of the Philadelphia Life and Health team, contributing to the firm's mission of delivering independent, high-touch employee benefits guidance to businesses and individuals across the greater Philadelphia region. As part of a locally owned and independently operated agency, Adam works closely with clients to help simplify the complexities of health insurance, group benefits, and ongoing plan administration. He is committed to providing personalized service that goes beyond open enrollment, supporting clients with plan selection, enrollment assistance, and year-round account management. Adam's dedication to client advocacy reflects the company's core values of independent expertise and dedicated local service, ensuring that every business and family he works with receives thoughtful, reliable support.

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Barbara Bonini

Barbara Bonini is part of the dedicated team at Philadelphia Life and Health, an independent employee benefits and insurance advisory firm serving the greater Philadelphia region since 2002. Barbara supports the company's mission of helping small and mid-sized businesses, individuals, and families find affordable, quality health and life insurance solutions. Working within a locally owned agency, she helps clients navigate benefits administration, enrollment, and renewal strategy with a personal touch that larger call-center brokers cannot match. Barbara's focus on client advocacy and cost management aligns with the firm's commitment to being more than a broker, but a long-term partner. She takes pride in delivering attentive, year-round service to the businesses and families she assists throughout Pennsylvania.

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Noah Glassman

Senior Partner

Noah Glassman is a Senior Partner at Philadelphia Life and Health, bringing extensive experience to the firm's employee benefits and insurance advisory practice. Since entering the insurance industry in 2007, Noah has held roles at major organizations including AIG, Cigna, and Independence Blue Cross, giving him a well-rounded understanding of carrier operations, plan design, and claims processes. He specializes in building deep, lasting relationships with small businesses and local clients throughout the greater Philadelphia region, helping them navigate group health insurance, benefits administration, and compliance with confidence. Noah's carrier background allows him to provide objective, informed guidance across multiple plan options, ensuring clients receive coverage tailored to their needs. His commitment to personalized, long-term partnership reflects the company's core values of independent expertise and dedicated local service.

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Jenielle Powell

Jenielle Powell is a member of the Philadelphia Life and Health team, contributing to the firm's ongoing mission of delivering personalized employee benefits and insurance guidance to businesses and individuals throughout the greater Philadelphia region and Pennsylvania. She supports the company's client-focused service model, which includes plan selection, employee enrollment assistance, and claims advocacy for small and mid-sized businesses with 2 to 200 employees. Jenielle helps clients navigate the often complex world of health insurance and benefits administration, ensuring they receive clear, accessible guidance throughout the year, not just during open enrollment. Her role supports the firm's broader commitment to reducing administrative burden for clients through comprehensive benefits, HR, and compliance support delivered with a local, hands-on approach.

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Diane Donatelli

Diane Donatelli is part of the experienced team at Philadelphia Life and Health, a locally owned employee benefits and insurance advisory firm serving the greater Philadelphia region since 2002. Diane assists clients with navigating health insurance, group benefits, and ongoing plan support, helping businesses and families find coverage that balances quality and affordability. As part of a firm licensed in all 50 states, she helps extend the company's reach while maintaining the local, personal service that sets it apart from larger, impersonal brokers. Diane's work reflects the company's dedication to employee advocacy and cost management, ensuring clients receive attentive support with plan selection, enrollment, and renewal strategy long after the initial sign-up process is complete.

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Peachy Colleluori

Peachy Colleluori is a member of the Philadelphia Life and Health team, helping deliver the firm's high-touch approach to employee benefits and insurance advisory services throughout Philadelphia and East Norriton, Pennsylvania. Peachy supports clients ranging from small businesses to individuals and families seeking health and life insurance solutions, working within the company's model of year-round, hands-on service. Her contributions help clients manage benefits administration, HR support, and enrollment processes with the ease and clarity that larger institutions often lack. Peachy's commitment to responsive, local service reflects the firm's core values of personalized service and ongoing support, helping ensure that every client feels confident in the coverage and guidance they receive.

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Jonathan Pedone

Jonathan Pedone is part of the dedicated team at Philadelphia Life and Health, an independent employee benefits and insurance advisory firm serving businesses and individuals across the greater Philadelphia region. Jonathan helps clients navigate group health insurance, Medicare options, and individual and family coverage, supporting the company's mission of finding sustainable, affordable solutions for every client. He contributes to the firm's comprehensive service model, which includes benefits administration, compliance support, and renewal strategy designed to control costs over time. Jonathan's work reflects the company's commitment to being more than a broker, serving as a long-term partner to the businesses and families he supports throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

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Laura Wick

Laura Wick is a valued team member at Philadelphia Life and Health, supporting the firm's mission to provide independent, personalized employee benefits guidance to businesses and individuals in the greater Philadelphia region. Laura assists clients with health insurance enrollment, group benefits administration, and ongoing support throughout the plan year, helping ensure a smooth experience from initial selection through renewal. Her work supports the company's broader goal of reducing administrative burden for small and mid-sized businesses by combining benefits, HR, and payroll support under one roof. Laura's attentive, client-first approach reflects the firm's core values of dedicated local service and employee advocacy, helping clients feel supported well beyond open enrollment season.

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Zachary Ritz

Zachary Ritz is part of the Philadelphia Life and Health team, contributing to the firm's independent employee benefits and insurance advisory services for businesses and individuals throughout Pennsylvania and the greater Philadelphia region. Zachary helps clients explore group health plans, ICHRA options, and individual coverage, supporting the company's goal of delivering objective guidance across multiple carriers. He plays a role in the firm's comprehensive approach to benefits administration, helping businesses manage compliance, enrollment, and renewal strategy with confidence. Zachary's commitment to responsive, local service reflects the company's values of independent expertise and ongoing year-round support, ensuring clients receive the attention and guidance they need at every stage of their coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do payroll services cost for one employee?

Payroll costs for one employee typically include a base monthly fee plus a per-employee processing charge, though the exact structure varies by provider and included support. Consider what is covered beyond pay runs, such as tax withholding assistance, payroll records, filings, HR tools, and customer support. Comparing total service scope—not just the starting price—helps a small employer choose an appropriate option.

Do I need a payroll service for only one employee?

What information is needed to set up payroll for one employee?

How often should I run payroll for one employee?

Can payroll services help with tax withholdings?

Can I use direct deposit for one employee?

What payroll records should a one-employee business keep?

Can payroll support grow with my business?

Questions About Your Payroll Setup?

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Established Since 2002

More than two decades of client support.

Make One-Employee Payroll Easier

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Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (844) 758-7879. You can also send us a quick email at group@philalifeandhealth.com.