Making Total Rewards, HR, and Payroll Simple with Your Technology

Obsidian is the trusted partner for HR and Payroll leaders. From incentive plan design and HRIS optimization to M&A integration and system architecture, we deliver strategic insight backed by practical, hands-on execution. Whether you're solving complex challenges or building for scale, Obsidian brings clarity, confidence, and results.

Simplify Complexity, Accelerate Your Growth

Helping HR and Finance leaders simplify transformation, unlock growth, and stay focused on what matters most.

  • HRIS and Payroll Technical Solutions Partner

    Strategic Guidance | Break-Fix Support | Seamless Execution

    We specialize in fixing what others can’t. From system errors and workflow breakdowns to strategic realignment and process design, we deliver fast, effective solutions—backed by deep HRIS expertise and flawless execution. Whether you're recovering from a failed implementation or optimizing for growth, we're the partner you can trust to get it done right.

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  • From Policy to Platform: Compliance with Gaps

    State and Local Taxes | Bonus Overtime Compliance | Earnings Coding

    We bridge the gap between your compensation and payroll policies and the systems that support them. From FLSA exemption rules, overtime, and regular rate calculations to payday laws, taxability, and multi-jurisdictional requirements, we ensure your HRIS and payroll platforms are configured to enforce compliance—not just document it. With audit-ready workflows and automation, you reduce risk, avoid penalties, and ensure every dollar paid is legally sound.

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  • Ready to Scale: Compensation That Grows With You

    Sales Compensation | Incentive Design | HRIS Integration

    We help organizations design, optimize, and operationalize Total Rewards programs with precision and scale. From compensation strategy and incentive planning to system integration and analytics, we align your rewards philosophy with the right tools and data. We help embed compensation and incentives into platforms like Workday, ADP, and UKG—so your programs don’t just live on paper, they perform in practice.

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About Us

Your Partner in Transformation

At Obsidian, we empower HR and Payroll leaders to navigate complexity and achieve meaningful growth. With expertise in HR, Payroll, and Total Rewards, we provide strategic advisory services and hands-on support through system transitions, mergers, integrations, and global expansion. Our team delivers real-world solutions with execution excellence, enabling your organization to shift from transactional tasks to transformational success.

Tailored Strategies for Transformational Success 

  • Payroll

    Whether you’re struggling to simplify your labyrinth of payroll solutions in a meaningful way. Or you want to feel more confident that your payroll strategy is scalable and aligned with your long-term objectives. We’ve got you covered.​

  • Payroll Advisory Services

    Navigating complex Compliance, Tax, and Benefits rules with precision. Delivering best-in-class payroll solutions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, so your employees receive the seamless payroll experience they deserve.

  • Compensation & Sales Commissions​

    Managing compensation shouldn’t be slow or complicated. We help you move beyond outdated systems, so you can focus on guiding your organization’s spend and building a compensation strategy that’s accurate, competitive, and compliant.

  • RFP Design & Execution​

    We understand that choosing the right vendor can be a daunting task. Whether it is a HRISProvider, Benefit Broker, or 401k Vendor - partners matter! Utilize our years of experience, let us. help you feel confident that you’re making an informed decision that reflects your unique business goals.​

  • HR Data Analytics​

    Navigating HR data shouldn’t be overwhelming. We help you move past outdated systems and routine tasks, making it easier to unlock insights from your HR, Payroll, and Accounting data with precision and expertise.

  • HR Systems Optimization

    Redesigning your processes to bridge HR, Accounting, Finance, and Operations platforms to allow informed decision making based on real-time data. 

Proven Partner

Over 20 Years of Expertise, Driving Real Business Transformation

At Obsidian, we bring decades of hands-on experience helping HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations teams navigate complexity and deliver measurable results. From system implementations to global expansions, we help you move with confidence and clarity — every step of the way.

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • "Running Payroll to the highest level of excellence is Obsidian's true north and as a client, their contributions are truly valued."

    - Kimberly Fix, TheKey

  • "Obsidian proved itself an agile partner with a strategic vision focused on our success, moving the project to completion by managing the details."

    - Payroll Director, National Health Care Company

  • "Obsidian proved to be an invaluable thought partner... Their innovative thinking and ability to think outside the box were instrumental in executing our ambitious plan."

    - Umesh Shah, Director of Technology Architecture, TheKey

Our Simple Process

  • We work closely with your HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations teams to understand your current systems, challenges, and goals. Then we build a focused strategy to drive transformation with clarity and purpose.

  • Our experts roll up their sleeves, managing system implementations, integrations, acquisitions, or global expansions with precision. We minimize disruption and ensure tactical execution every step of the way.

  • Once your transformation is in motion, we streamline operations with automation, enhanced reporting, and efficiency improvements — freeing your team to focus on high-value initiatives and long-term growth.tion text goes here

Let's work together

Partner with Obsidian to simplify complexity and drive real results.

“What I appreciated the most about working with Obsidian is if I reached out with a question, I was confident the answer I received was the most accurate answer.”