Overall impact
C (50)

Commentary

Paychex is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 50.1 for overall impact (41st percentile compared to all companies), Paychex ranks 22nd out of 35 industry peers, behind Greenhouse Software, BGSF, Silversun Technologies and 18 others, and ahead of Tyler Technologies, Confluence Technologies, Pushpay and 10 others. On top material causes for Paychex's industry (Software & Services), Paychex performs well in Equal Pay and Opportunity (88.2 score) and performs poorly in Accountable Institutions (27.2 score), Fair Labor Practices (29.3), Free, Secure Flow of Information (7.3) and 2 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1970
Employees
17,600
Sector
Information Technology
Industry
IT Services
Sub-industry
IT Consulting & Other Services
SASB industry
Software & IT Services
Headquarters
Ny, United States
Share classes
PAYX
Mission
A recognized leader in the payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing industry, with a steadfast commitment to success and a record of achievement that continues a tradition of delivering excellence.
Description
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including integrated HCM technology solutions and HR advisory services through both virtual and on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative. Additionally, it offers HR support to non-payroll clients through its HR Partner Plus solution, as well as retirement services administration, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions. The company also provides plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services, various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation, and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Paychex, based on its industry sub-industry IT Consulting & Other Services. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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