Complete Payroll Solutions for Growing Texas Businesses
Full-service payroll processing + compliance expertise + employee screening – all from Texas's most experienced payroll professional
25+ years of payroll expertise to deliver reliable, compliant payroll processing for businesses with 15-500 employees. Serving Oil & Gas, Staffing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Professional Services across Texas and beyond.
Is Your Current Payroll Solution Failing You?
Most Texas businesses are struggling with one or more of these payroll challenges:
❌ Payroll errors affecting employee trust and retention
❌ Multi-state compliance headaches from remote workers
❌ Time-consuming manual processes taking 12-18 hours monthly
❌ Inconsistent service from large, impersonal providers
❌ Hidden fees and surprise charges
❌ Lack of strategic payroll guidance from your provider
For a company with 50 employees, payroll mistakes cost an average of $60,000-$150,000 annually in errors, penalties, and lost productivity.
Why OpEx Consulting Group Is Different
We're not just another payroll processor. With 25+ years of hands-on payroll experience in oil & gas and staffing industries, Joy Blackwell built OpEx Consulting Group to solve the problems she saw repeatedly: growing Texas companies need payroll processing that's accurate, compliant, AND backed by deep operational expertise.
What sets us apart:
✓ 25+ years payroll expertise – not just software, real experience
✓ Multi-state compliance specialization – remote workforce complexity solved
✓ Industry-specific knowledge – Oil & Gas, Staffing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services
✓ QuickBooks – seamless integration with your systems
✓ Strategic partnership network – background checks, drug testing, and more
✓ Direct access to Joy – personalized service, not a call center
CEO & Founder, OpEx Consulting Group
Your Payroll Partner: Joy Blackwell
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in multi-state payroll operations, Joy founded OpEx Consulting Group to provide Texas businesses with payroll processing backed by real expertise – not just software.
During her career in oil & gas and staffing industries, Joy managed complex multi-state payrolls, navigated ever-changing compliance requirements, and solved the toughest payroll challenges. Now she brings that expertise directly to growing Texas businesses.
Credentials:
25+ years payroll operations experience
Multi-state compliance specialist
Oil & Gas and Staffing industry veteran
Based in Austin, TX
Professional Affiliations: HR Houston • TX Gulf Coast PayrollOrg • GHWCC • IOFM • HRCI
Complete Payroll & Employment Solutions
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
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What's Included:
Payroll runs (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
Multi-state tax filing and compliance
Direct deposit and payment options
Employee self-service portal (coming soon)
New hire reporting
Quarterly and year-end tax forms (W-2s, 1099s)
Custom reporting
Dedicated support from Joy Blackwell
Perfect For: Businesses with 15-500 employees across Texas and multi-state operations
Pricing: Custom quotes starting at $295/month
Transparent pricing based on employee count and pay frequency – no hidden fees -
What's Included: Through our strategic partnership with industry-leading screening providers:
Background Checks: Criminal records, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, reference checks
Drug Testing: Pre-employment, random, post-accident, DOT compliance
Fast turnaround – most results in 24-48 hours
Compliant processes – FCRA and state law adherence
Integrated with payroll – streamlined onboarding
Perfect For: Companies in regulated industries (Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Trucking) or anyone wanting to ensure quality hires
Pricing: Pay-per-screen, volume discounts available
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For companies wanting to go beyond basic payroll processing:
Do you have an existing payroll system but want to optimize it? The Payroll Excellence Assessment identifies hidden costs, compliance risks, and efficiency opportunities in your current payroll operation.
What's Included:
Comprehensive payroll process analysis
Compliance vulnerability assessment
Cost recovery opportunities identification
Technology optimization recommendations
Custom improvement roadmap
Typical Results:
40-60% reduction in processing time
$60,000-$150,000 recovered in first year (50-100 employee companies)
90%+ reduction in payroll errors
Elimination of multi-state compliance gaps
Investment: $7,500 (Founding Client Special: $4,950)
2026 - Full Service Payroll Processing
2026 - Full Service Payroll Processing
Serving Growing Texas Businesses Across Key Industries
We understand the specific payroll challenges in your industry:
🏗️ Construction & Trades - Prevailing wage, certified payroll, multi-site workers
🏥 Healthcare Practices - Shift differentials, credential tracking, provider classification
💼 Professional Services - Billable hours, project tracking, partner payments
🏪 Retail & Hospitality - Tips, variable schedules, multi-location management
🏡 Home Services - Field workers, service calls, on-call pay, vehicle allowances
🏭 Manufacturing - Shift premiums, production incentives, overtime optimization
💻 Tech & Startups - Equity compensation, remote teams, rapid growth scaling
No matter your industry, we bring 25+ years of payroll expertise to solve your unique challenges.
Getting Started Is Simple
Step 1: Free Consultation
Schedule a 30-minute call to discuss your payroll needs, employee count, and current challenges.
Step 2: Custom Quote
Receive transparent pricing tailored to your business – no hidden fees or surprises.
Step 3: Seamless Transition
We handle the entire setup and data migration. Most clients are up and running within 2 weeks.
Step 4: Ongoing Support
Direct access to Joy for questions, support, and strategic guidance every payroll cycle.
Honest, Transparent Pricing
1-15 Employees
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly Pay Frequency
Payroll Taxes Filed & Deposited
Employee Direct Deposit
Employee Portal (coming soon)
Payroll Reports
G/L Accounting Integration
16-50 Employees
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly Pay Frequency
Payroll Taxes Filed & Deposited
Employee Direct Deposit
Employee Portal (coming soon)
Payroll Reports
G/L Accounting Integration
51-250 Employees
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly Pay Frequency
Payroll Taxes Filed & Deposited
Employee Direct Deposit
Employee Portal (coming soon)
Payroll Reports
G/L Accounting Integration
*These are starting prices and are customized based on employee count, pay frequency, and services needed.
Contact us for your exact quote.
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