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

Yes — for weekly payroll with both temporary W-2 workers and contractors, I’d look at platforms that handle:

• high-frequency payroll runs (weekly)
• mixed worker classification in one system
• tax filings and year-end forms
• onboarding + time tracking
• contractor payments without forcing a separate tool

Best-fit options

1) Rippling

Best for: teams that want one modern system for payroll, HR, onboarding, time tracking, and contractor management.

Why it fits:

• Supports W-2 employees and 1099 contractors
• Good for weekly payroll
• Strong automation for onboarding/offboarding
• Can manage benefits, devices, and permissions too
• Scales well if your temp workforce grows

Watch-outs:

• Can be more system than you need if payroll is the only requirement
• Pricing is typically quote-based

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2) Gusto

Best for: small to mid-sized teams that want a simpler, user-friendly experience.

Why it fits:

• Handles W-2s and contractors
• Easy to run weekly payroll
• Good onboarding and contractor payments
• Very approachable for non-payroll specialists

Watch-outs:

• Less powerful for complex temp staffing workflows
• May be less flexible than enterprise-focused systems

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3) ADP Run / ADP Workforce Now

Best for: businesses that want a very established payroll provider with deep tax compliance support.

Why it fits:

• Strong payroll and compliance capabilities
• Can support mixed worker types
• Good if you expect more complexity or multi-state payroll

Watch-outs:

• Can feel heavier and more expensive
• User experience is often less modern than Rippling or Gusto

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4) Paychex

Best for: companies that want payroll plus compliance support and human assistance.

Why it fits:

• Supports weekly payroll
• Can handle contractors and employees
• Good for businesses that want a service-driven provider

Watch-outs:

• Interface and workflow may be less streamlined
• Pricing and implementation can vary a lot

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If your temp workers are truly “temporary staffing” style

If you’re managing a lot of short-term workers, especially with complicated assignment, timesheet, or classification workflows, you may also want to evaluate:

• OnPay – simpler and often cost-effective for payroll + contractors
• Justworks – good if you want payroll plus PEO-style support, though it’s more employee-focused
• UKG / Ceridian Dayforce – better for larger, more operationally complex organizations

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My practical recommendation

• Best overall: Rippling
• Best simple option: Gusto
• Best compliance-heavy option: ADP

If you want, I can narrow this down based on:

1. how many workers you run weekly,
2. whether temps are W-2 through your company or through an agency, and
3. whether you need time tracking/invoicing/classification checks.