Phil Pallifrone, Rochester NY

Philip Pallifrone

Phil Pallifrone

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“Philip has great energy and is a strong professional revolutionizing the HR world. I appreciate working with him!”
– Emiliano Espinosa Star Books LLC
About Us

At Above the Rim Payroll, we started with a simple belief: small businesses deserve better.

After years in the payroll and HR industry, I saw too many small employers stuck with overpriced systems, confusing processes, and support that disappeared the moment they needed help. The kind of service large companies receive should not be out of reach for smaller businesses.

That is why I built this company.

We help small businesses get the payroll, HR, and time and attendance tools they need without the high cost, complexity, or runaround. Our goal is to make things easier, keep your business compliant, and give you real support from people who know your name and actually answer the phone.

We believe payroll should be simple, service should be personal, and business owners should have access to the same quality tools and expertise as larger companies.

At the end of the day, our job is to make managing your team easier so you can spend more time focused on running and growing your business.

How We Got Started

After years of working with different payroll and HR providers, I kept seeing the same problem over and over. Small businesses were being charged too much, getting passed around for support, and forced to use systems that felt built for companies ten times their size.

The service was impersonal, the technology was more complicated than it needed to be, and the business owners who needed the most help were often the ones getting the least.

I knew there had to be a better way.

That is why I started Above the Rim Payroll. I wanted to build a company that puts small businesses first by offering payroll, HR, and time and attendance solutions that are simple, affordable, and backed by real people who care.

From day one, the goal has been to make it easier for business owners to manage their teams, stay compliant, and get the support they deserve without overpaying or dealing with unnecessary headaches.

That mission still drives everything we do today.

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Recommendations Given (396)
"Emily is an amazing human and better manager. She was not my manager when i was at Heartland,..." Read more "Emily is an amazing human and better manager. She was not my manager when i was at Heartland, during a trip in NYC she gave me some really sound advice that i still use to this day. She knows her stuff when it comes to the HCM world and is a great leader. "
"Emiliano is one the the best cpas i have met. My clients and i are lucky to call him a partner"
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Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on July 03, 2024
Transparency  (more) Transparency 

Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on April 20, 2022
I've heard this from several business owners. Heartland overs a system that can help ease this pain and hire qualified employees fast. Just last month I helped a restaurant hire 23 employees in 3 weeks. Would love to connect and discuss this further with you! (more) I've heard this from several business owners. Heartland overs a system that can help ease this pain and hire qualified employees fast. Just last month I helped a restaurant hire 23 employees in 3 weeks. Would love to connect and discuss this further with you!

Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on August 27, 2021
If you're a restaurant with a payroll and having issues you need to contact me ASAP as we can help you get the ERC credit back NOW of  up to $28000 per employee in 2021 (more) If you're a restaurant with a payroll and having issues you need to contact me ASAP as we can help you get the ERC credit back NOW of  up to $28000 per employee in 2021

Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on July 04, 2021
I’d love to chat, I work for Heartland and have help over 300+ on this platform with payroll. We can also get you all the tax credits you need for free.  (more) I’d love to chat, I work for Heartland and have help over 300+ on this platform with payroll. We can also get you all the tax credits you need for free. 

Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on June 29, 2021
I can help with low cost online secured payments  (more) I can help with low cost online secured payments 

Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on May 12, 2021
If anyone wants to know more about hte ERTC credits please contact me asap. We are refunding your credits on a per pay period basis and not waiting till quarter/year end to help.  (more) If anyone wants to know more about hte ERTC credits please contact me asap. We are refunding your credits on a per pay period basis and not waiting till quarter/year end to help. 
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Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on February 09, 2021
Now what?! (more) Now what?!

Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on February 07, 2021
Hi guys and gals! My names Philip and I'm with Heartland. Find out why Heartland is one of the top rated Payroll and HR companies in the world. We have the industries ONLY 3 year price lock! Check out my over 250 recommendations You have me for the life of the account. Unlike other... (more) Hi guys and gals! My names Philip and I'm with Heartland. Find out why Heartland is one of the top rated Payroll and HR companies in the world. We have the industries ONLY 3 year price lock! Check out my over 250 recommendations You have me for the life of the account. Unlike other companies, I'm your single point of contact for your length at Heartland! I offer the following services * Payroll *HR * Credit card processing *Online Ordering *POS systems philip.pallifrone@e-hps.com

Philip from Phil Pallifrone Answered this on January 31, 2021
 I have been helping a ton of accountants by taking payroll off their hands. Would love to help anyone i can. philip.pallifrone@e-hps.com (more)  I have been helping a ton of accountants by taking payroll off their hands. Would love to help anyone i can. philip.pallifrone@e-hps.com

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