Automated timezone-aware payroll for remote global teams
Remote teams struggle with payroll software that fails to effectively manage payments for distributed workers across different timezones and currencies.
ZonaPay schedules payroll runs based on employee timezones, ensuring payments hit bank accounts at optimal local times. It handles multi-currency conversions automatically using real-time rates. HR managers can approve and track everything from one dashboard without manual timezone math.
HR managers and finance leads of remote teams with 10+ internationally distributed workers
Exclusive focus on timezone intelligence prevents payment delays and employee frustration common in generic payroll tools
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Auto-detects and assigns employee timezones from IP or manual input
Triggers payments at local business hours across zones
Converts and pays in local currencies via integrated gateways
Self-service portal for workers to view payslips and history
Multi-step approvals for payroll batches
CSV upload for adding international workers
Downloadable reports for compliance
Alerts for approvals and payout confirmations
Connect to HRIS like BambooHR
Flags unusual payroll patterns
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| role | text | No |
Relationships:
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| name | text | No |
| subscription_id | uuid | Yes |
Relationships:
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| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| timezone | text | No |
| currency | text | No |
| team_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
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| status | text | No |
| run_date | timestamp | No |
| team_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
/api/teamsCreate new team
/api/employeesAdd employee
/api/payroll-runsInitiate payroll run
/api/payroll-runs/:idApprove or update run
/api/employeesList employees for team
1 team
3 teams
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 3% | $60 | $720 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 8% | $640 | $7,680 |
End timezone payroll headaches with automated scheduling and multi-currency payouts.
DM 20 HR managers on LinkedIn in remote work groups with a demo video; offer free 3-month Pro access for feedback. Post in r/remotework and IndieHackers 'show IH' thread targeting international teams. Attend virtual HR webinars and follow up with personalized emails.
Full EOR services
Overkill for payroll-only, expensive
Cheaper, focused on timezone automation
Compliance expertise
No self-serve for SMBs
Instant setup for 10+ teams
Proprietary timezone scheduling algorithm trained on global payroll data
Remote work boom with 30%+ teams distributed, but legacy payroll lags on timezones
Payment gateway failures
Multi-provider fallback
Low adoption by incumbents
Target underserved SMB remote teams
Payroll regulation changes
Partner with compliance experts
High Stripe fees
Volume discounts
Success: 5 express interest
Success: 90% retention
Success: 200 signups
Success: 10% MoM growth
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