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Paychex

Payroll, HR, compliance and benefits software and services for businesses of all sizes

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Paychex is a payroll, HR, benefits, and insurance provider founded in 1971, serving self-employed owners and businesses of all sizes. Its cloud platform, Paychex Flex, brings payroll, human resources, time and attendance, and benefits administration into one interface, with optional PEO and advisory services for companies that want additional HR support. The platform is designed to reduce manual payroll and HR work, automate tax administration, and help businesses stay aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.

Paychex Flex includes payroll processing, employee onboarding and self-service, time tracking, 401(k) and health benefits administration, and business insurance. It connects with accounting and productivity tools through APIs and a marketplace, including QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Xero, Oracle NetSuite, BambooHR, and When I Work. The company also offers AI-enabled HR compliance software through SixFifty, applicant tracking through MyStaffingPro, and expense reporting through ExpenseWire. Security practices include SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports, ISO 27001 certification, and adherence to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Paychex is aimed at self-employed individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized to large employers. Pricing is customized based on employee count and business needs, with no free plan or trial listed. PEO services include dedicated payroll specialists, HR business partners, and client advocates, with itemized invoices.

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