Acrisure completes acquisition of Global Payments’ payroll business
Global fintech Acrisure has completed its previously announced acquisition of Heartland Payroll from Global Payments, Inc. for $1.1 billion. Heartland Payroll is considered one of the largest payroll and human capital management (HCM) companies in the United States. The acquisition, first announced in May 2025, will bring Heartland Payroll’s 50,000+ clients under the Acrisure umbrella…
Global fintech Acrisure has completed its previously announced acquisition of Heartland Payroll from Global Payments, Inc. for $1.1 billion.
Heartland Payroll is considered one of the largest payroll and human capital management (HCM) companies in the United States.
The acquisition, first announced in May 2025, will bring Heartland Payroll’s 50,000+ clients under the Acrisure umbrella and significantly expand the company’s current payroll and HCM capabilities.
“This transaction is more than an acquisition of a business, it signifies the importance of listening to our clients and finding the right solutions to better serve their needs,” said Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Acrisure.
He continued: “Payroll and HCM technology are highly desired capabilities for small and medium-sized business owners who are increasingly looking to consolidate their non-discretionary business services with a single trusted advisor.
“Adding a scaled payroll and HCM offering strengthens and broadens our client offering and marks a significant milestone in our journey to becoming the most comprehensive provider of financial service products for small and medium-sized businesses.”
With the completion of the transaction Heartland Payroll is to be rebranded. Vince Lombardo has now joined Acrisure and will lead the AurisSM Payroll and HCM Division.
He brings over two decades of leadership experience in payroll and financial services. Most recently, he was the President of North America Merchant Solutions at Global Payments.
Lombardo commented: “Joining Acrisure marks an exciting new chapter for this business. We remain committed to empowering small businesses with intuitive, reliable payroll and HR products and services.
“Now, as part of Acrisure’s ever-expanding fintech ecosystem, we’re positioned to deliver even greater value to our clients. Our new Auris identity reflects the bold vision and renewed focus on helping businesses simplify operations, stay compliant and grow with confidence with great technology.”
