Minute Men HR

What Minute Men HR does

Minutemen HR Management Services, doing business as Minute Men HR, is a Cleveland, Ohio-based human resources management and payroll services provider founded in 1968 and operating as part of the family-owned Minutemen Human Resource System. The company serves primarily Ohio-based small and mid-sized employers, offering full-service payroll processing, workers' compensation third-party administration (TPA), unemployment claims management, HR compliance consulting, employee benefits administration, time-and-attendance tracking, and background screening. Its flagship offering, Minutemen Select, is an Alternate Employer Organization (AEO) program — a co-employer structure pioneered by the company and codified into Ohio law via Senate Bill 201 (effective March 24, 2021) — under which clients retain their own EIN and company name on W-2s while Minute Men HR handles payroll taxes, wages, and workers' compensation coverage.

The company's technology foundation is its proprietary Evolution payroll software, a state-of-the-art platform that processes payroll submissions via software, phone, fax, or email and provides real-time employee information access, employee self-service (paystubs, W-2s, time-off balances, supervisor-approved address changes), MinuteChecks (paychecks drawn on Minutemen HR's own account for simplified reconciliation), and a full payroll tax escrow service. Evolution is extended via integration modules — EvoSwipeclock for SwipeClock time clocks, EvoAloha for Aloha POS systems, EvoQB Export and an EvoQB SDK Library for QuickBooks — and the platform interfaces with more than 30 popular time clock and POS systems via API.

The business model is a relationship-based, sales-led approach with a horizontally segmented go-to-market targeting Ohio SMB and mid-market employers. Revenue is generated primarily from recurring monthly subscription and service fees across payroll processing, managed-services TPA (workers' compensation, unemployment, claims), and professional-services billing for HR compliance and benefits administration; pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed fee structure. Distribution runs through dedicated sales representatives and Client Relations Managers, phone outreach to (216) 452-0100, an online quote request form, and a network of affiliated brands (Complete Personnel Logistics, CPM Risk Management Services, OhioGroupRating.com, 1-888-OhioComp) and acquired subsidiaries (Associated Compensation Resources, KKSG & Associates, Tartan Benefit Services, all integrated into the Minute Men family in mid-2022). The company is led by President and CEO Jay Lucarelli, is privately held with no outside venture or private equity capital disclosed, and reports 101-250 employees.

Name

Minute Men HR

Legal name

Minutemen HR Management Services

Website

https://minutemenhr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Minute Men HR is a Cleveland, Ohio-based, privately-held HR services company (founded 1968) providing payroll processing, workers' compensation TPA, unemployment claims administration, and HR compliance to Ohio small and mid-sized employers, anchored by the Minutemen Select AEO co-employment program and the proprietary Evolution payroll platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR & Payroll Services

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

akta.pro primary industry

Payroll, Time & Attendance (BPACAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA), HR Service Delivery & Employee Contact Centers (HR Helpdesk) (BPACAKAI)

Keywords

• Payroll processing services
• Workers compensation administration
• HR outsourcing services
• Unemployment claims management
• Time and attendance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Payroll Processing Services: Full-service payroll processing and tax management. Revenue generated through service fees bundled with payroll processing, including tax escrow services and payroll submission options.
2. Workers' Compensation Management: Third-Party Administrator (TPA) services including group rating programs, retrospective rating, claims management, and Minutemen Select (AEO) program. Revenue derived from premium calculation, management fees, and cost containment services.
3. Unemployment Claims Administration: Third-Party Administrator (TPA) services for unemployment claims management. Staff represents companies in phone hearings and protects contribution rates.
4. Time and Attendance Solutions: Interface solutions with 30+ time clock and POS systems, plus optional new time and attendance system procurement.
5. HR Compliance Consulting: Pay-as-you-go HR solution providing access to HR professionals for compliance with government rules and regulations. Part of Minutemen Select bundle.
6. Employee Benefits Administration: Optional add-on services including health insurance, vision, dental, and 401(k) plans as part of Minutemen Select offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Minute Men HR is an HR management services provider that delivers full-service payroll processing, workers' compensation third-party administration, unemployment claims administration, HR compliance consulting, and time and attendance solutions to Ohio employers. The company operates as part of the family-owned Minutemen Human Resource System and has provided these employee management services since 1968, anchored by its proprietary Evolution payroll software platform.

Product overview

Minutemen HR Management Services operates as a multi-service HR management platform built around its proprietary Evolution payroll software. The core offering consists of payroll processing and tax management via Evolution, complemented by workers' compensation third-party administrator (TPA) services including group rating, retrospective rating, and the Minutemen Select AEO program. Ancillary services include unemployment claims administration, employee self-service portal, time and attendance management (interfacing with 30+ time clocks and POS systems), background screening, HR compliance consulting, and optional employee benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)). The company also provides Ohio-specific services including group rating programs, MCO services, and truck driver leasing through affiliated entities. Evolution serves as the central platform, integrating with SwipeClock time clocks, Aloha POS systems, and QuickBooks via dedicated Evo modules, while MinuteChecks enables client payroll checks drawn on Minutemen HR's account for simplified reconciliation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Minutemen Select: An alternative workers' compensation rating program for qualified Ohio employers, operating as an Alternate Employer Organization (AEO). Provides comprehensive integrated HR platform including payroll, workers' compensation, HR compliance consulting, and optional add-ons such as employee benefits.

Products and services

• Payroll Management Full-service payroll bureau providing payroll submission via software, phone, fax, or email; tax escrow services; direct deposit; MinuteChecks paychecks; workers' comp premium calculation; employee self-service; and invoicing across payroll, risk management, time and attendance, and benefits. Designed for Ohio employers seeking outsourced payroll.
• Workers' Compensation TPA Third-party administrator services for Ohio employers including group rating programs, retrospective rating, claims management, safety consultation, drug-free workplace consultation, and dedicated Claims Manager assigned to each account.
• Minutemen Select A self-insured Alternate Employer Organization (AEO) program for qualified Ohio employers, offering payroll processing, workers' compensation with guaranteed rates, HR compliance consulting, and optional add-ons including health insurance, vision, dental, 401(k), and unemployment management. Unlike PEOs, clients retain their employer identity including EIN and company name on W2s.
• Unemployment Claims Administration Third-party administrator service handling unemployment claims, with experienced managers who represent clients in phone hearings and protect unemployment contribution rates from unwarranted claims or administrative errors.
• Employee Self-Service Portal SSL-encrypted web portal for employees offering read-only or full-access options. Employees can self-register, view paystubs, W2s, and time-off accrual balances. Full-access users can request address changes and time off with supervisor approval workflow. Includes benefits management and green payroll paperless options.
• Time and Attendance Time and attendance management interfacing with over 30 popular Time Clock and POS systems, with API integration to payroll. Solutions available for clients with or without existing time tracking systems.
• Background Screening Background screening service provided through National Crime Search, enabling employers to conduct pre-employment background checks.
• HR Compliance Consulting Optional HR support service providing access to HR professionals for compliance questions, on-site or phone consultations to ensure clients follow current government rules and regulations. Part of the Minutemen Select bundle.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Associated Compensation ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Acquired by Minute Men HR in February 2022. Specializes in third-party workers' compensation and unemployment compensation claims services. Known for self-insured accounts and customized service partnerships. Operating since 1996.
• KKSG & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Acquired by Minute Men HR in February 2022. Provides workers' compensation claims administration and cost control services tailored to company needs. Had a 20-year working relationship with Minutemen HR prior to acquisition.
• Tartan Benefit ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Acquired by Minute Men HR in February 2022. Comprehensive benefit management company providing employers assistance in workers' compensation, unemployment, human resources, and compliance. Had a 10-year working relationship with Minutemen HR on Group Rating and Group Retro Programs.
• Minutemen Human Resource SystemcoreOthersParent organization - a family-owned group of companies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio since 1968. Includes sister companies: Complete Personnel Logistics, CPM Risk Management Services, Inc., OhioGroupRating.com, and 1-888-OhioComp.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BBSI: PEO that combines staffing, workers' compensation claims management, and HR outsourcing for SMBs. Directly comparable business model of bundling payroll, WC, and HR services into a single-source solution for small/mid-market employers.
• Paycor: Cincinnati-based payroll and HR technology provider serving SMBs and mid-market employers, with similar Ohio footprint and comparable headcount range. Closely comparable in target customer, core payroll/HR functionality, and sales-led GTM motion.

Broad incumbents

• Paychex: National payroll, HR, and benefits provider serving SMBs with Paychex Flex. Directly competitive in payroll and HR outsourcing for small/mid-market Ohio employers but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• ADP: Largest U.S. payroll and HCM provider with RUN Powered by ADP and ADP Workforce Now offerings targeting SMBs and mid-market. Overlaps with Minute Men HR on payroll, time & attendance, and HR outsourcing but operates nationally at much greater scale.
• VensureHR: Large PEO delivering payroll, benefits, risk management, and HR services primarily through partner channels. Comparable bundled offering targeting SMB employers with an emphasis on co-employment and WC management.
• TriNet: National PEO providing payroll, benefits, HR, and workers' comp to SMB and mid-market employers. Comparable co-employment model and cross-sell strategy, competing for the same type of Ohio mid-market customers.
• Insperity: Large publicly-traded PEO offering co-employment, payroll, benefits, and HR services to SMBs and mid-market. Closely comparable PEO business model but at national scale, putting competitive pressure on regional PEO/AEO players.

Regional players

• G&A Partners: PEO providing payroll, benefits, HR, and risk management to SMBs across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable co-employment, WC, and HR outsourcing bundle aimed at small/mid-market employers, operating as a multi-state regional player.
• CoAdvantage: PEO serving small and mid-sized businesses across multiple states, with particular strength in the Southeast. Comparable PEO/AEO-like co-employment model and similar multi-state regional positioning, though not active in Ohio.
• FrankCrum: Florida-based PEO offering payroll, workers' comp, benefits, and HR outsourcing to SMBs. Similar family-rooted, regionally focused PEO playbook as Minute Men HR, but anchored in the Southeast rather than Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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