Our Story

Independently Owned.
Client Focused.
Built to Last.

For over 50 years, Harpers Payroll Services has been helping businesses across the country process payroll with accuracy, reliability, and personal service. We're not beholden to shareholders or stock prices — we answer to our clients.

Why Independence Matters

Being independently owned and debt-free means we can focus on what matters: you.

No Shareholders to Answer To

We're not driven by quarterly earnings reports or pressure to cut costs. Our decisions are based on what's best for our clients, not Wall Street.

3-Year Price Guarantee

We guarantee your pricing for three years. No surprise increases, no hidden fees. You know exactly what you'll pay, and we stand by it.

Profitable & Debt-Free

We've been profitable every year since our founding. Zero debt means we're built for stability, not just growth at any cost.

Our Team

Deep Expertise. Consistent Leadership.

Our team includes professionals recruited from industry leaders like ADP and Paychex — we've brought the best talent from the big firms and combined it with the personal service and flexibility only an independent company can offer.

Every member of our team is U.S.-based, and when you call, you'll speak with someone who knows your account and has helped you before. No offshore call centers, no reading from scripts.

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Compliance & Security You Can Trust

We take your data seriously and prove it every year.

SOC 1 Type 2 Certified

We undergo an annual SOC 1 Type 2 audit — the gold standard for payroll service organizations. This independent examination verifies our internal controls over financial reporting and data security.

Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure

Your data is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with over 99.99% uptime, ensuring you have access to payroll information anytime, anywhere — without the worry of server downtime or data loss.

Integrations & Partners

Harpers integrates with leading platforms to deliver seamless solutions.

MRI Software

Property management integration

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Employee Navigator

Benefits administration platform

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Ubiquity 401(k)

Retirement plan administration

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PayKonnect

Retirement plan (401k) Data Integrations

TurboTax

W-2 import for tax filing

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Empower

Retirement services integration

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UKG

Workforce management integration

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National Crime Search

Background screening services

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Dash Solutions

Payroll debit card solutions

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