Proving Solutions that Simplify Work
ADP is a global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions, serving more than 1,000,000 clients across 140 countries. Founded over 75 years ago (its first account was in Paterson, NJ), the company unites payroll, HR, time and attendance, talent management, tax, and benefits administration into one platform, along with business outsourcing services (including PEO offerings like ADP TotalSource), analytics, and compliance expertise. Its product lineup spans from RUN Powered by ADP for small businesses up through ADP Workforce Now and ADP Lyric HCM for larger enterprises, plus tools like ADP SmartCompliance and ADP DataCloud for analytics.
The company positions itself around the tagline “Always Designing for People,” framing its mission as turning HR from a back-office function into a strategic business advantage through technology and data-driven insight. ADP has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 20 consecutive years and emphasizes corporate social responsibility, data security and privacy, and workplace inclusion (with several 2025 Seramount awards for supporting women in the workplace). Led by President and CEO Maria Black, ADP also maintains an insurance affiliate (ADPIA) and a venture arm (ADP Ventures), reflecting its push beyond core payroll into broader business services.