About RunPayroll
We're on a mission to make payroll effortless for every small business in America.
Our Story
RunPayroll was born from frustration. Our founders spent years watching small business owners — restaurants, shops, agencies, startups — waste hours every pay period wrestling with spreadsheets, tax forms, and outdated payroll software.
We built RunPayroll to change that. Our platform automates the entire payroll process: calculating wages, withholding taxes, filing returns, and depositing paychecks — so business owners can focus on what they do best.
Today, over 12,000 businesses trust RunPayroll to pay their teams accurately and on time. We've processed more than $2.4 billion in payroll and filed taxes in all 50 states. And we're just getting started.
Our Journey
Founded in San Francisco with a mission to simplify payroll for small business.
Launched beta with 200 pilot businesses. Processed first $1M in payroll.
Series A funding. Expanded to all 50 states. SOC 2 Type II certified.
Reached 5,000 businesses. Launched benefits administration and time tracking.
12,000+ businesses. $2.4B+ in payroll processed. IRS Authorized e-File Provider.
Leadership Team
Sarah Chen
CEO & Co-founder
Former VP of Payroll at ADP. 15+ years in payroll technology and compliance.
Marcus Rivera
CTO
Ex-Stripe engineering lead. Built payment systems processing $50B+ annually.
Emily Nakamura
VP of Compliance
Former IRS revenue agent. Expert in federal and multi-state payroll tax law.
David Okafor
VP of Product
Previously at Gusto. Passionate about making payroll accessible for small business.
Security & Compliance
SOC 2 Type II
Annual third-party security audits
IRS Authorized
Certified e-File provider for payroll taxes
AES-256 Encryption
Bank-grade encryption for all data
NACHA Compliant
Certified for ACH transaction processing