Household Payroll Setup
Guided by Hello Nanny!®
Payroll is a required part of ethical household employment.
When you hire a nanny or household employee, payroll is how employment is formalized. It ensures wages are paid correctly, taxes are handled appropriately, and responsibilities are clear for both families and caregivers.
Hello Nanny!® helps families set up household payroll as part of responsible hiring — with guidance throughout the process.
Who this payroll setup is for
Whether you are hiring for the first time or already employ household staff, payroll is a foundational requirement for household employment.
- This payroll setup supports families employing or preparing to employ:
- Nannies
- Family Assistants
- House managers
- Household assistants
- Other household employees
What household payroll typically includes
Payroll for household employment generally covers:
- Establishing payroll for household employers
- Wage calculations and pay schedules
- Required tax withholdings and filings
- Year‑end tax forms (such as W‑2s)
- Ongoing payroll compliance support
Payroll services are powered by a trusted provider experienced in household employment and coordinated through Hello Nanny!®.
Why payroll is coordinated through Hello Nanny!®
Payroll is closely tied to employment classification and role structure. When families attempt to set it up independently, mistakes often occur early and are difficult to correct later.
- By coordinating payroll through Hello Nanny!®, families benefit from:
- Alignment with proper employee classification
- Reduced setup errors
- Consistency with hiring decisions
- A single point of guidance throughout the process
You are not sent to shop for payroll software or navigate vendors on your own.
How payroll setup works
Step 1 — Guided intake
Share basic information about your household role and hiring stage so payroll can be established correctly.
Step 2 — Payroll setup
Payroll is set up through a trusted household payroll provider, coordinated by Hello Nanny!®.
Step 3 — Ongoing payroll support
Payroll runs on an ongoing basis, with required filings and documentation handled appropriately.
How this fits into the Hire With Confidence™ process
Payroll setup is one part of responsible household employment.
Families may also need support with:
- Background checks
- Hiring and recruiting guidance
- Onboarding and compliance education
Our Hire With Confidence™ approach supports families throughout the household employment lifecycle.
Ready to move forward?
Setting up payroll correctly from the start helps protect both families and caregivers.
Important information
Hello Nanny!® provides general education and coordination support related to household employment. Payroll services are provided by a third‑party partner and do not replace legal or tax advice. Families remain the legal employer of their household employees and retain responsibility for compliance with applicable employment laws.