Paragon - Cannabis Payroll & HR

At Paragon Payroll, we are more than a payroll provider—we are cannabis committed. Since 2016, we’ve stood shoulder-to-shoulder with cannabis operators of every size, from trailblazing startups to established multi-state operators. While others have cut corners, ghosted clients, or treated cannabis as an afterthought, we built our entire model around the unique needs, risks, and opportunities of this industry.

Founded in 2007, Paragon has always been people-first. When we entered the cannabis market, we brought that same high-touch, compliance-driven approach—because cannabis businesses can’t afford surprises. From payroll and HR to tax filing, timekeeping, onboarding, benefits, and compliance, we deliver a full ecosystem of services designed to help you thrive in a highly regulated market.

Our mission is simple: to put the human back into Human Capital Management while helping cannabis operators grow with confidence. With over 650 clients across cultivation, retail, manufacturing, distribution, labs, and vertically integrated operations, we’ve become the trusted partner for leaders who have seen it all.

Paragon is proudly aligned with isolved, giving our clients access to an award-winning platform backed by our dedicated service team. We answer 95% of calls live, with most answered in under 30 seconds—because ghosting isn’t in our DNA. Our clients regularly describe us as efficient, responsive, and proactive, with testimonials praising our seamless implementations, flawless payroll runs, and real empathy for the pressures cannabis operators face.

In a landscape where compliance rules shift constantly and licensing activity continues to evolve, operators need more than a vendor—they need a partner who is all in. That’s what being cannabis committed means. At Paragon, we’ve built our team, technology, and processes around this industry. No red tape. No one-size-fits-all. Just real people who understand the culture, the challenges, and the stakes.

Your business, your people, your future—it all hinges on who you trust. Trust Paragon Payroll.