Paychex Acquires Benefits Administration Software Company, Flock
Paychex, based in Rochester, N.Y., has announced the acquisition of Flock, a San Francisco-based provider of benefits enrollment and HRIS solutions. This acquisition aims to enhance Paychex's offerings in human capital management and benefits administration, positioning the company for growth in a competitive market. Flock's platform, aligned with Paychex's services, is expected to drive innovation and efficiency. Importantly, Flock will maintain its operations without disruptions, and all employees will transition to Paychex. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
- Acquisition enhances Paychex's HR services and benefits administration capabilities.
- Flock's innovative software aligns with Paychex's goal of driving efficiency.
- No disruption to Flock's operations, ensuring continuity in customer service.
- None.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, announced today that it has acquired Flock, a benefits enrollment and administration, onboarding, and human resources information system (HRIS) provider, based in San Francisco.
With the acquisition, Paychex is gaining a state-of-the-art benefits administration software that is aligned with the company's commitment to driving innovation and delivering a suite of digital services.
"Paychex provides HR services to more than 1.7 million worksite employees and is among the 30 largest insurance agencies in the U.S. The combination of Paychex's full-service HR and benefits capabilities and Flock's innovative platform will position us for continued growth and expansion in the marketplace," said Martin Mucci, Paychex president and CEO.
"Flock launched a little over six years ago with the goal of helping employers efficiently manage their workforce and for employees to better understand and enroll in their health insurance and benefits. Building something significant can be challenging and Flock has been fortunate to have the support of our incredible customers, our highly talented employees, partners, and investors," said Raj Singh, Flock CEO. "The customer-first mindset at Paychex aligns perfectly with Flock's culture and ethics, and together, we will work even harder to deliver an industry leading experience for employers and their employees."
In today's competitive employment landscape, the importance of having a best-in-class benefits administration experience is more important than ever before. According to proprietary Paychex research, HR leaders are seeking solutions that allow them to increase efficiency and automate tasks. The HR software available through Paychex, along with the benefits administration functionality of Flock, will provide a powerful solution that will help employers drive efficiency and adapt to the myriad of HR challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
There will be no disruption to Flock's service operations or customer relationships as a result of the acquisition. The organization will continue to operate as it does today, and all Flock employees will join Paychex. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services. By combining its innovative software-as-a-service technology and mobility platform with dedicated, personal service, Paychex empowers small- and medium-sized business owners to focus on the growth and management of their business. Backed by 50 years of industry expertise, Paychex served more than 710,000 payroll clients as of May 31, 2021 across more than 100 locations in the U.S. and Europe, and pays one out of every 12 American private sector employees. Learn more about Paychex by visiting paychex.com and stay connected on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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