More Than Payroll. A Partner You Can Count On.

A locally-owned Maine company helping fellow Maine State Chamber of Commerce members simplify payroll, HR, and compliance - backed by real people who pick up the phone.

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Our Story

Mainers doing business with Mainers.

Founded in 2004, Paper Trails began with a simple mission: help small businesses in Maine simplify payroll, HR, and compliance so they can focus on running their businesses with confidence.

As our clients grew, so did we — but we still operate the way we always have: a team of friendly, knowledgeable experts who value relationships over call centers. When you work with Paper Trails, you're not dialing an 800 number. You're connecting with real people who care about your business.

What We Offer

Everything you need to manage your team with confidence.

From payroll processing to HR consulting and compliance solutions, our technology is user-friendly — and our Maine-based team is always here to help.

Payroll Processing
HR Consulting
Compliance Support
Benefits Administration
Time & Labor Management
Performance Management
Onboarding & Offboarding
Applicant Tracking
General Ledger Integrations
Retirement Integrations

Why the Chamber Chose Us

Why the Maine State Chamber refers members to Paper Trails.

01

A Local Company

Mainers doing business with Mainers. We're locally owned and operated — invested in the same communities our fellow Chamber members serve.

02

Educational Resources

Monthly webinars, in-depth compliance guides, a regular blog, and our podcast keep you ahead of changing payroll and HR rules.

03

Real Customer Support

No 800 numbers and no phone trees. Our Maine-based team knows your business by name and is always a quick call away.

An Exclusive Chamber Member Benefit

A local partnership that pays off.

10% off our services

Any Maine business referred to Paper Trails by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce receives 10% off our payroll, HR, and compliance services. Just mention the Chamber when you reach out — we'll take care of the rest.

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You're Not Just a Client — You're a Neighbor

✓  Responsive, personalized support from our Maine-based team — no call centers, no 800 numbers.

✓  A vast library of resources: monthly educational webinars, in-depth compliance guides, and new blog articles.

✓  Powerful partnerships and integrations connecting your payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance — saving time and reducing errors.

✓  Modern, user-friendly software that safeguards the sensitive information of your business and your employees.

"Our company switched from a mega payroll company to Paper Trails and we are so happy we did! The staff are extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful! It's wonderful to have a local person you can pick up the phone and call. Would highly recommend!"

— Wendi Saracino, D&C Home Care

Ready to get started?

Let's talk — and mention the Chamber.

✉  sales@papertrails.com    📍  Kennebunk & Topsham, Maine

About Paper Trails

Paper Trails Story

Paper Trails was founded in 2004 to relieve small businesses’ financial preparation headaches and to allow you to work smarter no matter your size. While human resource management and payroll can be stressful, we are here to help run your business and to give you the time to do what you want to do – work your business!

We are a local small business without an 800 number that consists of a team of fun and local experts purveying convenient, high tech, compliant services. We live, work and party right here in the southern Maine community, so when a question or need arises, we are right around the corner!

From running payroll, to human resource and compliance services, Paper Trails allows you to handle the work, while we handle the paperwork.

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Our Mission

Paper Trails offers intuitive, trusted, bespoke and forward-thinking payroll, human resources and compliance services to the backbone of Maine and beyond, which are our small and mid-sized businesses.

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Our Mission

Paper Trails offers intuitive, trusted, bespoke and forward-thinking payroll, human resources and compliance services to the backbone of Maine and beyond, which are our small and mid-sized businesses.

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Our Mission

Paper Trails offers intuitive, trusted, bespoke and forward-thinking payroll, human resources and compliance services to the backbone of Maine and beyond, which are our small and mid-sized businesses.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact our local team.

We’ll stay in the weeds to manage your payroll, Human Resources, and compliance needs.

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