Paragon Payroll, Inc.

Cannabis operators across the United States have routinely been denied, dropped, or overcharged by payroll and HR vendors who treat the industry as too difficult to handle. Paragon Payroll, Inc. Was built to fix that. Based in North Richland Hills, TX, this back-office outsourcing company delivers payroll processing, HR administration, and compliance support to cannabis businesses that need a reliable partner willing to understand the industry, not just tolerate it. Paragon's back-office services run through the isolved HCM platform, a human capital management system that handles payroll processing from end to end. HR administration and compliance guidance round out the core offering, with direct attention to the state and local regulations cannabis operators must navigate. The company positions itself as a full-service outsourcing partner for cannabis back-office needs, not a generalist BPO company that added cannabis as an afterthought. Pricing reflects that commitment. Where many providers apply what the industry calls a "cannabis tax," Paragon charges rates that reflect the actual cost of the work, something clients notice and point to specifically. The businesses Paragon serves include cultivators, dispensaries, caregivers, and Tribal Sovereign Communities. These are operators that have historically struggled to access even the most basic services, including payroll, banking, and HR support. Paragon built its model specifically for this segment because its founders watched good cannabis businesses get denied and dismissed by vendors who never understood the regulatory environment to begin with. What separates Paragon operationally is the depth of support clients receive during and after platform transitions. Implementation specialists work alongside client teams throughout the isolved onboarding process, available to answer complex configuration questions from start to finish. One client with over 18 years of payroll experience described the transition as easier than any comparable process in their career. The company was also named one of Cannabis Business Times' 2025 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For, a recognition that reflects how its internal standards carry directly into client relationships. For cannabis businesses in the USA looking for a back-office BPO company that handles payroll and HR outsourcing without inflated fees or industry bias, Paragon Payroll is worth a direct conversation. Reach out to their team to discuss your specific situation and see what a partnership could look like.