Chad Richison
Chad Richison is the founder, CEO, President, and Chairman of Paycom, a company he established in 1998. He has been instrumental in transforming the HR technology landscape by pioneering online HR solutions and developing innovative software for payroll and human resources. Under his leadership, Paycom has grown into an industry leader, recognized for its cloud-based solutions and focus on employee self-service technology. Chad Richison founded Paycom in 1998, pioneering online payroll processing. He led Paycom to a successful IPO on the NYSE in 2014. Richison was recognized as one of Glassdoor's Highest Rated CEOs in 2014 and 2019. In 2020, he was the highest-paid CEO of any American company. He also established the Green Shoe Foundation in 2015, focusing on mental health. These achievements underscore his commitment to innovation and employee empowerment, central to Paycom's mission.
Career Milestones
- Chad Richison founded Paycom in 1998, pioneering online payroll processing.
- He led Paycom to a successful IPO on the NYSE in 2014.
- Richison was recognized as one of Glassdoor's Highest Rated CEOs in 2014 and 2019.
- In 2020, he was the highest-paid CEO of any American company.
- He established the Green Shoe Foundation in 2015, focusing on mental health.
About Paycom
Paycom, founded in 1998, is a SaaS company in the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry. They help businesses of all sizes, particularly small to mid-sized, streamline HR and payroll processes. Core features include payroll, talent acquisition, time and labor management, and HR management, all on a single, cloud-based platform. Benefits include automation, improved data accuracy, and enhanced employee engagement.