Can you recommend a payroll platform for running weekly payroll for temporary workers with mixed W-2 and contractor workflows?

Yes — for weekly payroll for temporary workers with a mix of W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, I’d look at platforms that can handle:

• High-frequency pay runs (weekly or even more often)
• Separate employee and contractor workflows
• Time tracking / approvals
• Tax filings and direct deposit
• Onboarding at scale
• Multi-state compliance if your temp workers are spread out

Best-fit options

1) Gusto

Good for: small to mid-sized businesses that want an easy-to-use payroll system with both W-2 and contractor support.

Why it fits:

• Runs weekly payroll easily
• Supports W-2 employees and 1099 contractors
• Handles new hire onboarding, tax forms, direct deposit
• Good UX and automation
• Can work well if you have a fairly straightforward temp staffing model

Watch-outs:

• Less ideal if you have very complex scheduling, invoicing, or large-volume temp worker operations
• Not the strongest “staffing agency” workflow out of the box

2) ADP Run / ADP Workforce Now

Good for: more established businesses that need stronger payroll/compliance capabilities and expect to scale.

Why it fits:

• Strong payroll engine for weekly runs
• Supports contractors and employees
• Good compliance, tax filing, and reporting
• Better for multi-state or more complex operations

Watch-outs:

• Can be more expensive
• Implementation and support can feel heavier than simpler tools

3) Rippling

Good for: companies that want payroll plus HR, onboarding, device/app management, and automation in one place.

Why it fits:

• Supports W-2 and contractor payments
• Good automation for onboarding/offboarding
• Handles weekly payroll
• Nice if you want a system that can tie together time tracking, approvals, HR, and payroll

Watch-outs:

• May be more than you need if payroll is your only requirement
• Pricing can scale up quickly

4) OnPay

Good for: businesses wanting a simpler, lower-cost payroll platform that still supports both worker types.

Why it fits:

• Weekly payroll support
• Handles employees and contractors
• Straightforward setup
• Good value for smaller teams

Watch-outs:

• Fewer advanced features than ADP/Rippling
• Less suited for highly complex temp staffing workflows

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If you’re running a temporary staffing operation

If your workflow includes things like:

• lots of short-term hires,
• varied pay rates,
• timecards,
• client/job costing,
• and frequent onboarding/offboarding,

then you may want to consider a staffing-focused workforce/payroll system rather than a general payroll app.

Examples to evaluate:

• Deputy or When I Work for scheduling/time tracking, paired with payroll
• BambooHR + payroll integration if HR is also important
• A staffing-specific platform depending on your industry and volume

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My quick recommendation

• Simplest/best overall for mixed W-2 + contractor weekly payroll: Gusto
• Best for scaling/compliance: ADP
• Best all-in-one automation: Rippling
• Best budget-friendly option: OnPay

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a comparison table of these platforms, or
2. a recommendation based on your headcount, states, and hourly/1099 mix.