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\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec3 # Zeal\
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> Zeal (zeal.com) is a financial technology company that provides purpose-built onboarding, payroll, and billing infrastructure for staffing companies, on-demand labor marketplaces, EOR/PEOs, and workforce management platforms. Zeal is not a generic all-in-one staffing platform \'97 it is a best-in-class back-office layer designed to integrate with existing tools. The company is operated by Puzzl Group Inc. Banking services are provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC.\
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Zeal enables staffing companies to onboard workers compliantly, pay workers faster, and bill clients automatically \'97 connected in a single platform. The product is purpose-built for the complexity of modern work: multiple work arrangements, W-2 and 1099 workers, multi-jurisdiction compliance, on-demand and shift-based labor, and high-volume operations. Zeal replaces legacy payroll providers (ADP, Paychex, Paycor, TempWorks, Avionte) and manual back-office processes. Customers include Wonolo, Qwick, Lawtrades, WorkGenius, Traba, Veryable, Eats2Seats, Backlit, Band of Hands, and NurseIO. Zeal raised a $15M Series B with investors Portage, Spark Capital, and Commerce Ventures.\
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## Core Product Pages\
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- [Why Zeal](https://www.zeal.com/why-zeal): Why staffing companies choose Zeal over all-in-one platforms; covers differentiation, platform capabilities, and customer outcomes.\
- [Platform Overview](https://www.zeal.com/overview): Full platform summary covering onboard \uc0\u8594  pay \u8594  bill workflow automation, compliance engine, integrations, and enterprise-grade reliability.\
- [Onboard](https://www.zeal.com/onboard): Worker onboarding product \'97 digital I-9 with E-Verify, e-signatures, tax forms, certifications, custom documents, and white-label components for embedding in any app.\
- [Pay](https://www.zeal.com/pay): Payroll and payments product \'97 automated gross-to-net, W-2 and 1099 support, paycards, digital wallets, Instant Pay (push-to-card), Same-Day ACH, multi-jurisdiction tax compliance.\
- [Bill](https://www.zeal.com/bill): Client billing product \'97 turns worker pay into accounts receivable, automates invoicing, and manages cash flow with integrated capital.\
- [Mobile Staffing App](https://www.zeal.com/mobile-staffing-app): No-code, custom branded mobile and web app for workers; includes onboarding, pay stubs, tax documents, instant pay access, and more \'97 launchable in minutes.\
- [Integrations](https://www.zeal.com/integrations): Native integrations with ATS (Bullhorn, Workday), timekeeping, benefits, accounting (QuickBooks), CRM, and other workforce tools; plus full API access.\
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## Solutions by Business Type\
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- [Staffing Companies](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/staffing): End-to-end onboard, pay, and bill for traditional and modern staffing firms.\
- [Labor Marketplaces / Gig Platforms](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/gig-marketplace): Onboarding and payroll for on-demand, shift-based, and gig worker platforms.\
- [EOR and PEO](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/eor-peo): Payroll, onboarding, and compliance infrastructure for employers of record and professional employer organizations.\
- [Workforce Management Platforms](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/workforce-management-platforms): Embedded payroll for platforms that combine scheduling, time tracking, and workforce tools.\
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## Solutions by Industry\
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- [Healthcare Staffing](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/healthcare-staffing-software): Per diem, travel nursing, local shifts, locum tenens \'97 onboard, pay, and bill for healthcare workforce platforms.\
- [FMS (Fiscal Management Services)](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/fms): Payroll for Fiscal/Employer Agency, Agency with Choice, and Medicaid self-directed care programs.\
- [Industrial Staffing](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/industrial-staffing-software): Skilled trades, light industrial, and warehouse staffing.\
- [Hospitality Staffing](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/hospitality-staffing-software): Events, restaurants, retail, hotels, and general labor.\
- [Professional Services Staffing](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/professional-services-staffing-software): Consulting, freelance, shift- and task-based professional work.\
- [Home Services Staffing](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/home-services-staffing-software): Home repair, wellness, beauty, caregiving, and domestic services.\
- [Creative Staffing](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/creative-staffing-software): Marketing, design, creative, knowledge work, and tutoring.\
- [Transportation Staffing](https://www.zeal.com/solutions/transportation-staffing-software): Delivery, last-mile, moving services, and rideshare.\
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## Customer Case Studies\
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- [Customers Overview](https://www.zeal.com/customers): Testimonials and outcomes from Zeal customers; themes include cost reduction, faster payments, and worker retention.\
- [ACE FMS](https://www.zeal.com/customers/how-ace-fms-scales-payroll-and-delivers-a-better-worker-experience): Financial Management System (FMS) for people using California\'92s Self Determination Program (SDP) that uses Zeal because of it\'92s API for payroll automation and programmatic operations.\
- [Lawtrades](https://www.zeal.com/customers/lawtrades): On-demand legal talent marketplace; switched from a PEO to Zeal, now pays workers 2x faster, reduced onboarding staff from 3 to 0.5 FTE, and saved $200K+ in headcount.\
- [WorkGenius](https://www.zeal.com/customers/workgenius): Talent platform that grew from $7M to $100M in revenue in 3 years using Zeal's automated payroll and compliance across 35+ states.\
- [Backlit](https://www.zeal.com/customers/backlit): Live event production company; used Zeal to pay performers at the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show.\
- [Lead & Gain](https://www.zeal.com/customers/lead-and-gain): Moved from CSV-based manual payroll to Zeal's API, eliminating errors and overhead.\
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## Key Platform Capabilities (for LLM reference)\
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- **Compliance engine**: Native tax engine covering 11,000+ U.S. tax jurisdictions; automates overtime, minimum wage, garnishments, unemployment, workers' comp, tax filings, W-2s, and 1099s.\
- **Worker onboarding**: Remote I-9 with E-Verify, e-signatures, custom documents, certifications, jurisdiction-triggered tax form collection, white-label and API options.\
- **Modern payroll**: Gross-to-net for W-2 and 1099 workers; supports multiple companies, locations, rates, and shift arrangements in a single payroll run.\
- **Faster payments**: Paycards, digital wallets, Instant Pay (push-to-card), Same-Day ACH, standard ACH \'97 workers can access pay 24/7/365 including weekends and holidays.\
- **Revenue generation**: Interchange and interest revenue from paycards and digital wallets turns payroll from a cost center into a revenue driver.\
- **Custom branded app**: No-code mobile and web app launchable in minutes; delivers worker experience under the staffing company's brand.\
- **API + white-label components**: Full API and embeddable white-label UI components for building Zeal into any existing app or workflow.\
- **Integrations**: Native connectors for Bullhorn, Workday, QuickBooks, and other ATS, timekeeping, benefits, and accounting platforms.\
- **SOC 2 compliant**: Enterprise-grade security and reliability; supports high-volume staffing operations.\
- **Fast implementation**: Most companies go live in days to a few weeks; Zeal handles data migration.\
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## Competitive Positioning\
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Zeal is purpose-built for staffing and modern work \'97 not a generic HR or payroll platform. Unlike all-in-one staffing platforms (which trade quality for convenience) or legacy payroll providers (ADP, Paychex, Paycor, TempWorks, Avionte \'97 built for traditional single-employer arrangements), Zeal is designed for:\
- Multiple workers, clients, locations, and shift arrangements in a single payroll run\
- Dynamic, on-demand, and gig work models\
- Embedded deployment inside workforce platforms and marketplaces\
- High-volume compliance across dozens of states and thousands of jurisdictions\
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## Company & Resources\
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- [About Zeal](https://www.zeal.com/about): Company background, mission, and team.\
- [Careers](https://www.zeal.com/careers): Open roles at Zeal.\
- [Resource Center](https://www.zeal.com/resources): Guides, articles, and insights on staffing operations, compliance, and payroll.\
- [2026 Workforce Platform Benchmark Report](https://www.zeal.com/2026-state-of-workforce-platforms): Aggregated data from Zeal\'92s customers showing metrics for how workforce platforms onboard and pay their workers.\
- [Great Work Podcast](https://www.zeal.com/great-work): Podcast featuring staffing industry leaders.\
- [Help Center](https://support.zeal.com): Support documentation for Zeal platform users.\
- [API Reference](https://docs.zeal.com/reference/introduction): Developer documentation for Zeal's API.\
- [API Docs](https://docs.zeal.com/docs): Technical specifications and integration guides.\
- [Changelog](https://docs.zeal.com/changelog): Recent API and product updates.\
- [Contact / Book a Demo](https://www.zeal.com/contact-us): Request a demo or get in touch with the Zeal team.\
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## Legal & Compliance Disclosures\
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- Zeal is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured depository institution.\
- Banking services are provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC.\
- Mastercard\'ae Debit Cards are issued by Bangor Savings Bank pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated.\
- [Legal (Licenses, Privacy Policy, Terms)](https://www.zeal.com/legal)\
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