Our Story

PayGrity was built on a simple idea: small businesses deserve payroll software that doesn't make them feel like an afterthought.

From the Desk of Brad Kessler, CEO & Founder

In 2018, I left a comfortable position at a larger HR software firm because I was tired of watching small businesses get squeezed by enterprise pricing and enterprise complexity. I've spent 22 years in HR technology, and I knew we could do better.

I founded PayGrity in Kirkland, Washington with one mission: Pay with Integrity.™ That means honest pricing. That means your data is yours. That means you can call us and a real person answers.

We've grown to serve over 200 businesses across the Pacific Northwest, processing millions of dollars in payroll every month. We're proud of every single one of them.

— Brad Kessler, Kirkland, WA

Meet the Team

👔
Brad Kessler
CEO & Founder

22 years in HR tech. Still answers his own email. Certified LinkedIn Thought Leader (self-reported).

💼
Jessica Miller
VP of Operations

Keeps everything running. Former operations director at Pacific Northwest Credit Union. Mom of two. Runner.

💻
Tariq Patel
Lead Engineer

Built the PayGrity platform from the ground up. Previously at two fintech startups that shall not be named. Espresso obsessive.

🤝
Sarah Reynolds
Head of Customer Success

The reason our NPS score is 71. Genuinely loves talking to customers. Makes the rest of us look bad.

🛡️
Mike Nguyen
Support Engineer

Handles integrations and technical onboarding. If you've ever had a payroll API question, you've probably already emailed him.