Paychex, Inc., founded in 1971 by B. Thomas "Tom" Golisano and headquartered in Rochester, New York, is a provider of payroll, human resources, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses. The company’s core services include payroll processing and tax filing, employee benefits administration, retirement services, and workers’ compensation administration, designed to simplify back-office operations and help clients comply with regulatory and tax requirements.
Paychex offers an integrated technology platform, marketed under the Paychex Flex brand, which delivers cloud-based payroll, HR, time and attendance, and reporting tools. In addition to software, the company supplies ancillary services such as hiring and onboarding support, employee screening, HR consulting, and various insurance products, enabling clients to scale administrative capabilities as their businesses grow.
While Paychex’s client focus is primarily on the U.S. market and on small- to medium-sized employers, its services are structured to address federal, state and local payroll and compliance needs across multiple jurisdictions. The company combines technology, compliance expertise and service-consulting relationships to serve a broad range of industries that require reliable payroll and HR administration.
Paychex is managed by an executive leadership team and governed by a board of directors. Over its history the company has expanded from a regional payroll processor into a diversified provider of HR outsourcing and technology solutions, positioning itself as a longstanding partner for employers seeking to outsource complex payroll and HR functions.