IComp Payroll & Human Resource Services

What IComp Payroll & Human Resource Services does

IComp Payroll & Human Resource Services, legally Integrated Compensation Systems, Inc., is a privately held payroll and HR services provider based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving small and midsized businesses primarily in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and the broader Midwest. The company operates an integrated HRIS platform that covers the full employee lifecycle — payroll processing, time and attendance, human resources, benefits administration, scheduling, leave management, performance management, applicant tracking, 401K administration, background screening, and expense tracking. Core platform capabilities include an employee self-service portal, mobile app integration, and automated timekeeping, with 401K services delivered through a partnership with Human Interest and background screening routed through NationalCrimeSearch.

The business model is subscription-based with monthly billing on customized, quote-based pricing. IComp positions itself as a local, personalized alternative to national payroll providers such as ADP and Paychex, emphasizing direct access to dedicated support specialists rather than call-center routing. Its go-to-market is sales-led and regional, combining inbound demos and consultation requests handled by an inside sales team with content marketing through an active blog, a Zoho Desk-powered knowledge base, and local SEO targeting Minnesota-specific payroll searches. Revenue streams include managed services for 401K administration and background screening, plus professional services for 1099 filing.

Customer concentration is dispersed across small and midsized businesses in industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, education, hospitality, transportation/logistics, and nonprofits. The company operates with 1–10 employees under apparent founder/owner management (Rob Scalia is referenced in client testimonials and content), with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. IComp has operated for over two decades (founding variously cited as 1995, 1997, or 2000), with client relationships spanning decades and 28 documented customer testimonials on its reviews page.

Name

IComp Payroll & Human Resource Services

Legal name

Integrated Compensation Systems, Inc.

Website

https://icomppayroll.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IComp Payroll & Human Resource Services is a Minneapolis-based, privately held payroll and HRIS provider serving small and midsized businesses in the Twin Cities and broader Midwest. It delivers subscription-based payroll, timekeeping, HR, benefits, and applicant tracking through a single integrated platform with personalized local support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll & HR Services

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing) (BPAAAHAA), Payroll & Employment Tax Services (BPAHABAD)

Keywords

• Payroll processing services
• Human resource management
• Time and attendance
• Benefits administration
• Applicant tracking system

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Payroll Processing Services: Managed payroll processing services including tax withholding, direct deposit, and payroll calculations. Provided as ongoing subscription service with regular processing fees.
2. HR Management Services: Human resource management services including HRIS platform access, compliance management, and employee data administration.
3. Time and Attendance Services: Time and labor management solutions with automated tracking and reporting capabilities.
4. Benefits Administration: Benefits management and enrollment services including health insurance coordination and 401K administration partnerships.
5. Applicant Tracking/Recruitment: Recruitment and applicant tracking services including job posting and candidate management.
6. Background Screening: Background screening services provided through NationalCrimeSearch integration.
7. 401K Administration: 401(k) services for small businesses through partnership with Human Interest.
8. 1099 Filing Services: Filing services for 1099-NEC and related contractor tax forms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IComp Payroll & Human Resource Services provides outsourced payroll processing and a fully integrated HRIS platform for small and midsized businesses in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. Offerings include tax-withholding and direct-deposit payroll, automated time and attendance, HR compliance and employee lifecycle management, benefits administration, recruitment and applicant tracking, performance management, scheduling, leave management, 401(k) services (via Human Interest), background screening, expense tracking, 1099 filing, and compensation management, sold as recurring monthly subscriptions.

Product overview

IComp Payroll & Human Resource Services is a comprehensive HR and payroll software platform serving small and midsized businesses in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding Midwest. The platform operates as a unified solution with a core suite of four integrated modules—Payroll, Time & Attendance/Timekeeping, Human Resource Management (HRIS), and Benefits Administration—supported by additional add-on modules including Recruitment/Applicant Tracking, Performance Management, Scheduling, Leave Management, 401K for Small Business (via Human Interest partnership), Background Screening, Expense Tracking, 1099 Filing, and Compensation Management. The company also offers a ZohoDesk-based customer portal and Learning Center for knowledge base access. All services are provided under one roof, combining payroll processing with the full employee lifecycle management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Payroll Simplified and accurate payroll processing including tax withholding, direct deposit, and payroll tax filing, delivered as a managed subscription service for small and midsized businesses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market.
• Time & Attendance / Timekeeping Automated time and attendance management for controlling labor costs, covering employee punching-in through to paid time off, delivered as part of the integrated HRIS platform for SMBs.
• Human Resource Management (HRIS) Human resource information system for streamlining HR processes, ensuring workplace compliance, and managing the employee lifecycle, sold to small and midsized businesses as part of the integrated payroll/HR suite.
• Benefits Administration Quickly establish, organize, change, and manage numerous benefit profiles, plans, and types including medical, dental, vision, and HSAs/FSAs for SMB clients.
• Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System Automated recruiting process with job posting to multiple boards, online application, and streamlined hiring administration for SMB hiring teams.
• Performance Management Streamline performance processes, save time, and increase employee engagement through goal setting and evaluation tools for SMB workforces.
• Scheduling Produce optimum schedules according to the unique requirements of the organization, controlling labor costs and improving staff productivity.
• Leave Management Automated tracking of leave types, eligibility, and duration with accurate and consistent implementation of company leave policies.
• 401K for Small Business Retirement benefits service for small businesses, offered in partnership with Human Interest as the 401(k) provider.
• Background Screening Background screening services for pre-employment verification and compliance, integrated via NationalCrimeSearch.
• Expense Tracking Expense management and tracking for employee reimbursement, delivered as part of the integrated HRIS suite.
• 1099 Filing Tax form filing services for independent contractors and non-employee compensation.
• Compensation Management Tools for managing employee compensation structures and pay equity within the integrated HRIS platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average business owner spends 5 hours per pay period on payroll; outsourcing can save this time investment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Human InterestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriComp Payroll partnered with Human Interest, a 401(k) provider for small- and medium-sized businesses, to add an affordable retirement service to their benefits offering. This partnership extends iComp's benefits administration capabilities by offering integrated 401K services to their small business clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gusto: SMB-focused payroll, HR, and benefits SaaS platform. Competes for the same small and midsized employer customers as IComp with a modern, fully digital UX and aggressive national marketing.
• OnPay: Payroll, HR, and benefits service targeting small businesses with subscription pricing. Direct overlap with IComp's primary SMB segment and similar full-service payroll/HR positioning.
• SurePayroll: Payroll service focused on small businesses, including integrations with accountants. Direct SMB payroll competitor with national reach that competes against IComp's regional offering.
• isolved: HCM platform targeting SMB and mid-market employers with payroll, HR, benefits, and talent modules. Comparable integrated platform approach serving overlapping customer segments.
• Patriot Software: Accounting and payroll software for small U.S. businesses. Overlaps with IComp's SMB target segment with a similarly affordable, simple value proposition.
• Justworks: HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance platform for small and midsized businesses. Comparable SMB/midmarket positioning and integrated PEO-adjacent service model.
• Paychex: Large national payroll and HR services provider with a strong SMB and mid-market focus. IComp explicitly compares itself to Paychex on price and personalized service, making Paychex the closest direct competitor in the same target segment.
• Paylocity: Cloud-based payroll and HCM provider serving SMB and mid-market employers. Comparable integrated platform scope (payroll, HR, time, benefits, talent) targeting similar customer sizes as IComp's midsized segment.

Emerging players

• Rippling: Unified workforce management platform combining payroll, HR, IT, and finance for SMB and mid-market. Represents the modern, well-funded SaaS model that IComp's locally-positioned offering must defend against.

Broad incumbents

• ADP (Automatic Data Processing): Dominant national payroll and HCM incumbent serving SMB through enterprise. IComp positions its local-service model against ADP's scale, citing client testimonials of switching away from ADP and back to IComp.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/icomppayroll
• Facebookfacebook.com/icomp.payroll.9

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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