
How Paychex Helps Businesses Succeed
See how Paychex makes managing your team easier with human capital management (HCM) tools that save you time and help your business grow. From payroll to benefits and beyond, we have you covered.
Your All-in-One HCM Solution Awaits
Paychex Flex® is the unified HCM software that grows with your business, making payroll, benefits, and workforce management easier. With smart automation and a user-friendly platform, it’s built to save you time while keeping everything running smoothly.
Challenges Business Owners Face:
- Struggling with payroll, tax calculations, and compliance
- Feeling overwhelmed by changing regulations and penalties
- Frustration with multiple programs or systems that don't work together
How HCM Solutions Help:
- Simplifies payroll and ensures tax calculations are done correctly
- Helps with compliance with expert-backed management tools and support
- Brings everything together in an all-in-one platform with seamless integrations
Easy-To-Use Payroll and HR Software, Paychex Flex®
Skip the payroll headaches and pay your team in just minutes while automating taxes, managing HR and benefits, and so much more. The best part? It's built to grow with your business, so you're always covered - no matter what's next.
Tailored Packages to Meet Your Needs
Whether hiring your first employee or needing a full-service payroll and HR solution, we have flexible, affordable plans to fit any business.
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Empower Your Business With Flexible HCM Solutions
Why Businesses Trust Paychex for Payroll
Paychex offers tools and support to help businesses save time and reduce errors with:
- Automated payroll and tax support
- Self-service for employees
- Integrations with other software
With Paychex, payroll becomes one less thing to worry about, so you can focus on growing your business.

How Paychex Helps With HR
From hiring to compliance support, Paychex delivers expert solutions backed by advanced technology:
- One platform to manage HR tasks
- AI-powered recruitment tools
- Powerful analytics to make informed decisions
- Professional employer organization (PEO) for tailored HR support
- Dedicated HR professionals

Tailored Benefits for Any Size Business
Paychex helps you provide affordable, customizable employee benefits while saving time and frustration:
- Seamless online benefits administration in our all-in-one platform
- Help from a licensed agent
- Integrations with major insurance carriers

Smart Timekeeping Solutions
Paychex timekeeping software saves time and streamlines your payroll process while making tracking employee hours easy:
- Seamlessly integrate with Paychex Flex and other third-party providers
- Ensure efficient and accurate time tracking with geofencing technology
- Utilize employee self-service and flexible punch-in options

Save Time, Money, and Frustration With PEO
Partnering with Paychex PEO gives your business access to integrated HR technology and expert support, helping you save time and money. Choosing PEO delivers value by helping you:
- Hire and keep employees
- Increase efficiency and profitability
- Lower administrative expenses

Discover More Ways To Streamline Payroll and HR
Explore how our all-in-one HCM platform brings payroll, HR, and benefits together, all tailored to fit your business needs. Browse an array of solutions, including:
- Payroll automation and tax filing
- Talent and workforce management tools
- Benefits administration options
- PEO and HR outsourcing

Support To Help Your Business Succeed
Integrate Your HCM System With Familiar Applications
Paychex Flex integrates effortlessly with popular productivity and financial tools, streamlining data sharing so you can focus less on admin tasks and more on growing your business.

Why Businesses Trust Paychex for HCM Solutions
Looking for the best HCM software for your business? See why others choose our perfect mix of innovative technology and hands-on support, which helps them confidently tackle payroll, HR, benefits, and more.
"The daily time that I don’t spend on (payroll) … it really changes my daily routine. It allows me to make phone calls, answer emails, talk with general contractors and talk with my franchise (personnel). Having the ability to do that streamlines both processes."

“Being able to promote the jobs that we have with the different platforms that Paychex has, to get our jobs out there and recruit more people, they’ve made the onboarding process a lot easier for us to hire as quickly as possible.”

“In working with Paychex, it has given me the freedom to work on the business knowing that our payroll is being taken care of and being managed day to day, and I don’t have to worry about it, which is beautiful.”

“We had a different kind of workers' compensation program and I found out very early on that when you don't have an eye on it right throughout the year, it can add up. [Now] we know exactly what we're paying at the end of the year and it's honestly helped us so much for our budgeting.”

"In order for my business to do well, I basically have to pay lots of attention to the quality, the training, the employees. So, considering all of this, I am very happy I am with Paychex because they are making it easy for me."

“Paychex is an honest company. They provide a top quality platform and their employees are always cheerful, kind and willing to help. They treat me they way I treat my clients.”
HCM Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Human Capital Management?
What Is Human Capital Management?
Human capital management (HCM) refers to a structured approach that businesses use to enhance recruiting, streamline workforce management, and boost employee performance. By leveraging HCM tools like HR software, companies can manage key functions such as talent acquisition, employee performance tracking, payroll, and benefits administration. These systems provide HR teams with powerful resources to improve efficiency, support workforce engagement, and drive overall business growth.
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What Does Human Capital Management Do?
What Does Human Capital Management Do?
Human capital management (HCM) solutions help businesses improve efficiency, make data-driven decisions, and focus on building an engaged workforce.
Companies use HCM software to manage key tasks like recruiting, hiring, payroll, performance tracking, and analyzing workforce trends. Over time, these tools can streamline processes, offer easy access to HR data, enhance benefits packages, minimize errors, and provide leadership with insights to guide strategic decisions.
Whether you're a small business or an enterprise, HCM solutions are designed to support smarter workforce management.
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What Falls under HCM?
What Falls under HCM?
Human capital management (HCM) products typically consist of HR software designed to manage and automate essential processes like:
Additionally, HCM solutions often include tools for:
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- Performance reviews
- Workforce analytics
- Employee self-service portals
By addressing these critical areas, HCM platforms provide businesses with an all-in-one system to streamline operations, enhance employee engagement, and support strategic workforce planning.
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What Do HCM Companies Do?
What Do HCM Companies Do?
HCM companies, like Paychex, provide the tools and technology businesses need to manage their workforce smarter and simplify HR tasks. They offer software that combines everything—from payroll and benefits to recruiting and workforce management—in one easy-to-use system. The best HCM platforms feature seamless integration, mobile access, employee self-service options, and top-notch security. With these tools, you can streamline workflows, reduce admin headaches, and make data-driven decisions to keep your business (and your people) thriving.
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What Is HRIS vs. HCM?
What Is HRIS vs. HCM?
HRIS (human resource information system) software helps companies and HR teams handle the essentials like tracking employee data, managing benefits, and automating everyday HR tasks. Think of it as your go-to tool for the basics.
HCM (human capital management), on the other hand, is a broader strategy for managing your entire workforce. It combines the tools, technology, and planning needed to take on everything from payroll and recruiting to employee performance and workforce analytics.
While HRIS focuses on core HR tasks, HCM solutions take it a step further by tying together strategic and tech-based approaches to optimize your team and business.
Curious about which is right for your company? Start by considering the level of HR support you need to tackle workforce challenges and grow.
Learn more about the differences between HRIS and HCM technologies.
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Does Paychex Have an HRIS?
Does Paychex Have an HRIS?
Yes, Paychex Flex is an integrated HR platform that serves as an HRIS (Human Resource Information System). It offers businesses tools for managing organizational and employee data, payroll, and benefits administration, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.
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What Is Paychex Flex?
What Is Paychex Flex?
Paychex Flex is our all-in-one platform for all things HR—payroll, time and attendance, and more. Best of all, we offer flexible support to answer your questions and help when and where you need it.
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What Is the Difference Between Paychex and Paychex Flex?
What Is the Difference Between Paychex and Paychex Flex?
Paychex proudly offers Paychex Flex as part of its comprehensive HR and payroll solutions and services. Learn more about our company, or log in to Paychex Flex if you’re a current customer or client employee.