Payroll Variance Radar

Automatically compare payroll runs and flag unexpected changes

Problem

Payroll specialists manually compare current and previous payroll data before each run to catch unexpected changes (e.g., sudden bonuses, deduction errors), but this is error-prone and time-consuming. Interviews reveal the pain isn't catching errors, but comparing to last run and flagging what shouldn't have changed.

Solution

Upload or connect payroll exports, then automatically compare current vs. previous data line by line; highlight added, removed, or threshold-exceeding amount changes; generate a variance report for quick review and annotation.

Users

Payroll specialists, finance staff at SMBs, and HR outsourcing firms.

MVP

Support CSV/Excel upload; auto-compare two payroll datasets; highlight variances by employee and item; allow configurable change thresholds; export variance report as PDF or Excel.

Revenue

Per-use ($29/run) or monthly subscription ($49/mo unlimited); target SMB HR and finance teams.

Why now

Payroll errors are costly, but existing tools focus on calculation, not review; manual comparison is widespread and inefficient; a solo developer can build a lightweight comparison tool without complex integrations.