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If you previously worked with, received a referral to, or knew our payroll organization under the Heartland Payroll name, you may be wondering how Heartland Payroll and Auris are connected. Here is the clear history, what changed, and how we serve you today.
Auris was formerly Heartland Payroll. In late 2025, Acrisure acquired the standalone payroll division from Global Payments (Heartland's parent company) and rebranded it as Auris.
The core team, dedicated payroll specialists, system, and 50,000+ small-business clients remained in place during the transition. Today, Auris operates independently as an all-in-one payroll, HR, timekeeping, and benefits provider backed by the exact same dedicated human support you knew under Heartland.
To understand how Auris connects to Heartland, it helps to look at the timeline of our payroll division and how it evolved into an independent, human-supported payroll and HR provider for small businesses.
For years, Heartland Payroll Solutions operated as the dedicated payroll and human capital management division of Heartland Payment Systems (later owned by Global Payments). During this period, the division built a reputation for combining robust payroll software with dedicated single-point-of-contact specialists for small businesses across California and nationwide.
In late 2025, Acrisure acquired Heartland's standalone payroll division from Global Payments. Following the acquisition, the payroll business was officially rebranded as Auris. The acquisition retained the existing 300+ payroll operations team, leadership, technology, and 50,000+ active small-business client relationships.
Today, Auris operates as an independent, technology-driven payroll, HR, timekeeping, and benefits platform. We provide California employers, CPAs, bookkeepers, and brokers with transparent pricing (including our 3-year price lock), modern QuickBooks integrations, and dedicated payroll specialists.
Understanding how your payroll experience carries forward under Auris.
No. Auris and Heartland Payment Systems are two distinct companies today.
Heartland Payment Systems (owned by Global Payments) continues to operate independently, focusing primarily on credit card processing, merchant services, and point-of-sale systems. You can visit Heartland's official website for merchant payment processing inquiries.
Auris owns and operates the standalone payroll, payroll tax, timekeeping, and HR administration business previously associated with Heartland Payroll.
Whether you are an existing client, former contact, or exploring new payroll options for your business, Auris offers a full suite of workforce solutions.
Automated payroll, direct deposit, California and federal tax filing, and dedicated human specialist verification on every run.
Learn about PayrollEmployee onboarding, handbooks, compliance support, document storage, and employee self-service portals.
Learn about HRClock-in/out, mobile time tracking, schedule management, and direct integration with payroll processing.
Learn about Time trackingSeamless general ledger sync with QuickBooks Online and Desktop so your accounting stays reconciled.
QuickBooks IntegrationPay-as-you-go workers' compensation options calculated directly on actual payroll to improve cash flow.
Workers' Comp OptionsDedicated referral partner program for accounting firms, CPAs, and bookkeepers needing trusted client payroll support.
Partner ProgramIf you previously referred clients to Heartland Payroll and are now encountering Auris, rest assured that your clients receive the same dedicated specialist support, seamless QuickBooks integration, and partner protection.
Whether you were previously with Heartland Payroll or are looking for a more personal, transparent alternative to big national payroll providers, Auris gives you dedicated human support with modern software.
Common questions regarding the transition from Heartland Payroll to Auris.
Auris was formerly Heartland Payroll. In late 2025, Acrisure acquired the standalone payroll division from Global Payments and launched it under the name Auris, maintaining the same operations team, technology, and 50,000+ client relationships.
Yes. The standalone payroll division was acquired and rebranded as Auris. Heartland Payment Systems continues as a separate merchant payment processing company owned by Global Payments.
No. Auris is owned by Acrisure and operates as an independent payroll and HR provider. Heartland Payment Systems remains a separate company under Global Payments.
Yes. Over 300 payroll operations team members and specialists transitioned directly to Auris, preserving the single-point-of-contact support model that clients relied upon under Heartland.
Yes. Auris provides direct general ledger integrations with both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, allowing small businesses and accounting partners to sync payroll entries automatically.
You can call our team directly at 805-600-2862 or reach out through our Contact page.
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