Our Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Values
Defined by our values
Since our inception, Paycom has remained committed to simplifying life for employees while meeting our clients’ needs in an ever-evolving business landscape. We live that obligation through five values. They guide our organization in everything we do, from HR software to real-world interactions.
We innovate
We transform how people do business.
We win
We play to win.
We care
We value all people and help others succeed.
We serve
We make life better for all.
We believe
We believe in our people and our technology.
Sustainability Oversight
We believe that effective management of corporate social responsibility issues will help drive long-term growth. Ultimate oversight for sustainability lies with the Board. However, the Board has delegated formal oversight of social responsibility and environmental sustainability to its N&CG Committee, with additional topics also reviewed by other committees as needed. Management provides formal corporate social responsibility updates to the N&CG Committee on a quarterly basis.
Our Management Sustainability Steering Committee is a cross-functional group of leaders throughout the company that assists the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors in understanding, managing and setting a general strategy relating to sustainability matters and initiatives. Key members of the committee include our Chief Financial Officer and multiple senior leaders from across our company in pertinent departments, including Legal, HR, IT and Accounting. This committee meets quarterly.
Board responsibility
The Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the business and affairs at Paycom. Our board believes the current composition and leadership structure promotes decisiveness, fosters clear accountability and enhances our ability to communicate our strategy clearly and consistently to our stockholders, employees, clients and other stakeholders.
Board of Directors
Formal oversight of social responsibility and environmental sustainability at Paycom
Nominating and corporate governance committee
Responsible for the oversight of social and environmental policies and programs
Management sustainability steering committee
Assists in setting general strategy and supports the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee in managing social responsibility and environmental sustainability matters
Data governance and cybersecurity
Security Overview
At Paycom, protecting the security and privacy of all client information is a top priority. We employ comprehensive, in-depth, industry-proven standards and technologies to protect and defend client data in our environment. We take the same degree of care and caution to prevent unauthorized disclosure of client data as we do with our own data, including measures required by applicable privacy law.
Our Culture
Our Culture
At Paycom, we value the unique perspective, skill set and experience that each employee brings to our company. We strive to provide an inclusive environment that allows employees to thrive both in their careers and their personal lives. We support employees of all backgrounds to help them reach their highest potential.
At Paycom, learning never stops. From software developers to salespeople, our employees receive job-specific training to ensure excellence in their chosen field. We’re proud to offer our workforce access to self-paced, mobile-friendly training modules through Paycom Learning. These programs allow employees to elevate their skills at their own convenience with courses covering leadership, effective workplace communication, management styles and more. We’re committed to helping our team members achieve their full potential while also cultivating a strong talent pipeline that fuels Paycom’s ongoing success and innovation.
At Paycom, our internships aren’t about busywork and errands. Here, students receive the same welcome as any other employee. Our paid internships provide real-world experience working alongside industry experts. Four internship programs provide opportunities for students looking to hone business skills or gear up for a career at Paycom. We also offer short-term opportunities for students to connect with Paycom professionals, build skills and advance their industry knowledge. In our virtual Summer Engagement Program, undergraduate and graduate students learn from industry experts on our Technology, Operations and Sales teams. Students interested in sales learn foundational career skills at the Sales Summit.
Employee Benefits
We prioritize holistic employee well-being through generous health benefits. Paycom celebrates bringing the “whole person” to work. Our employees are much more than their professional role. We recognize many factors contribute to a positive work environment and employees’ engagement with Paycom.
Paycom’s eight-pillar approach accounts for the holistic well-being of employees. Some specific benefits include:
- a $0 copay for in-network mental health services and $1-per-pay-period individual health insurance
- on-campus well-being advisors
- soundproof privacy booths for virtual appointments
- on-site interfaith spaces
- weekly companywide guided meditation sessions
- financial well-being resources, such as generous 401(k) matching and an employee stock purchase plan
- fully equipped gyms at our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Grapevine, Texas, campuses
Our Community
At Paycom, we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We constantly exemplify our values “We care” and “We serve” through volunteering opportunities and charitable giving. We are proud to share that Paycom donated more than $3.2 million in 2024, with more than $224,000 of that coming directly from our employees. Almost 400 organizations benefited from these donations across 37 states and Washington, D.C., through small grants, employee giving and corporate sponsorships.
Our world
Environmental Impact
From the early stages of our company, Paycom has believed it is our responsibility to provide our clients with the best HR software in a way that minimizes our impact on the planet.
Paycom uses a variety of computers, servers and electronic accessories to support our operations. When these items no longer suffice for our business needs, all company data is destroyed and the equipment is recycled or refurbished though a partnership with an Oklahoma company committed to responsible recycling.
We are proud to continue to power our headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and our operation center in Grapevine, Texas, with 100% wind energy through the purchase of renewable energy credits. We are committed to reducing energy consumption when possible and rely on several practices to increase energy efficiency. We also encourage our employees to utilize our on-site electric vehicle chargers at no cost. In August 2024, Paycom acquired a 54,000 square foot data center in Arizona in addition to expanding our Oklahoma City headquarters by 315,000 square feet in early 2024. Our increased electricity usage can be attributed to our increased square footage of Paycom-owned locations.
Regarding the newly acquired data center in Arizona, which is expected to be fully operational in mid-2025, Paycom has used a conservative approach to estimate our energy use as we work to collect accurate and complete data. Renewable energy credits were not purchased for this location in 2024.
In 2024, we calculated Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from our owned and operated facilities at the Oklahoma and Texas corporate campuses, as well as our newly acquired data center in Arizona. These facilities represent approximately 47% of the total square footage Paycom occupies. The remaining square footage is leased locations. We use the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to calculate our carbon emissions and follow recommendations from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures. As we grow, we will continue to evaluate our energy use and carbon emissions to ensure that we operate in a sustainable way.
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