Fred Simonds

About Fred Simonds

I work with business owners and leadership teams who are tired of guessing when it comes to payroll, HR, benefits, and risk management—and want a smarter, more strategic approach.As a Strategic Business Consultant at Paychex, I help organizations simplify complexity, control costs, and reduce exposure while supporting growth. My role goes far beyond payroll. I act as a trusted advisor, aligning people strategy with business strategy.What I help businesses do: Streamline payroll and HR operations Reduce compliance risk and employer liability Improve employee benefits without breaking the budget Strengthen talent attraction and retention Evaluate PEO and non-PEO strategies objectively Scale confidently with the right infrastructure in placePaychex offers one of the most comprehensive platforms in the industry—covering payroll, HR technology, benefits, retirement, insurance, and PEO solutions. My job is to help clients determine what actually makes sense for their business, today and in the future.I also work closely with financial advisors, insurance brokers, and trusted advisors, creating collaborative solutions that serve clients better and drive long-term value. If you’re a business leader looking to optimize operations—or a referral partner looking for a strategic ally—I’m always open to a conversation.At your service at 70••••••63 and f•••••••@paychex.com

Experience

1. Strategic Business Consultant - Peo Solutions

   Paychex

   Sep 2025 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   As the future of work continues to evolve, Paychex leads the way by making complex HR, payroll, and benefits brilliantly simple. Our unique combination of digital HR technology and advisory solutions meets the changing needs of employers and their employees. You can see the results in our growth as an HR leader and the positive returns we deliver to our shareholders.Paychex, Inc.(Nasdaq: PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services-Industry expertise since business clients in the U.S. and Europe-Pays 1 in 12 U.S. private sector employees-A top HR outsourcer — serving 2.2M worksite employees through our HR outsourcing solutions

Education

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  CBPA, Certified Business Performance Advisor, Business Administration and Management, General

  2021 — 2021

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  B.S, Hotel Administration

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Leadership
• Salesforce.com
• Online Advertising
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Wireless
• Managed Services
• Integration
• Lead Generation
• Networking
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Sales
• B2b
• Sales Process
• Team Leadership
• Online Marketing
• Business Development
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Solution Selling
• Business Strategy
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Direct Sales
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Mobile Devices
• Social Media
• Team Building
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships