John Mason-Smith Email & Phone Number

At HireWith, we are talent scouts for the payroll industry. Our payroll industry partnerships allow us to find unique talent from acquisitions, direct referrals, and marketing. Many of our candidates come from payroll companies that have chosen to exit the market. We supplement your traditional recruitment strategy rather than replace it, by monitoring the job market for people who know your industry and technology so you can proactively hire based on the quality of the talent rather than the urgency of the job that needs to be filled. We’re not recruiters trying to fill a job; we’re matchmakers for employees and employers.

We help payroll and PEO firm owners achieve a smooth, profitable exit while protecting their legacy. Get one-on-one negotiation support, or join Astra’s Roll-Up Acquisition to become a “big fish in a small pond” - regardless of the size of your book.

New York, Us

I partnered with Signature Bank to create, design, and sell the payroll industry's first blockchain-based, real-time payroll technology for USD. Using Signet™ to prefund outgoing same-day ACH transactions, we removed the need for wire transactions to process payrolls same-day. Our technology moved hundreds of millions of dollars for payroll companies nationwide, with $80+ million in deposits tied to our work.

In August 2021, I sold Astra Payroll Services' payroll processing arm to Asure Software. Now branded as Astra Payroll Consulting, we provide meaningful and actionable payroll industry expertise to the banking and fintech business communities.

Astra Payroll Services provides payroll outsourcing services for small employers based in the state of Virginia. We believe in better service at a better price. Locally owned and operated in the Greater Richmond Region, we pride ourselves on our intimate relationships with our clients.

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

• First Enterprise Account Manager in the state of Virginia and West Virginia• Working directly with companies between 500 and 5,000 employees• Responsible for lead generation through telemarketing, networking events, and internal partnerships with Mid-Market counterparts

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

Paylocity provides payroll and HR solutions for businesses with 50 - 2,000+ employee• President's Club and Circle Qualifier - Fiscal Year 2015, 2016, 2017• Achieved well over 100% of annual quota for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 fiscal years

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

• Brokered the creation of one of less than 10 National Partnerships in the country for Paylocity

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

• Sold the highest amount of revenue in the Mid Atlantic Division for 2015 fiscal year• Opened the Hampton Roads, Virginia market for Paylocity

Rochester, Ny, Us

* Provided payroll solutions for small businesses* Achieved over 100% of quota every month for first fiscal year at Paychex* Sold over $104,918.58 in reoccurring annual revenue in first five months of 2012

Tampa, Fl, Us

*Pursued new clients through networking, vertical sales, and cold calling.

*Founded company in spare time *Organized online and print marketing, serviced clients in Tuscaloosa, Alabama*Provided computer repair services for individual PC Users

Birmingham, Al, Us

*Organized and orchestrated “Emergency Services Night,” resulting in 4,517 attendees. The success of the event made this an annual sponsored night at the park.*Managed 9 part-time volunteers at the “Fun Park”*Achieved $1,000 in advertising sales over 3 month sales period*Trusted with keys to Regions' Park

*Recruited members during “Bama Bound” 2008*Assisted in the organization and planning of the Grand Opening of a new branch*Contributed in focus groups to discuss applicable advertising campaigns*Organized the creation of flyers, banners, and posters related to Alabama Credit Union events