About AscendHR

AscendHR is a West Virginia-owned and operated Professional Employer Organization (PEO) with the important mission of making business simpler. We don’t just claim to be your trusted partner; we prove it!

What sets us apart? Our commitment to building real, long-term relationships with our clients. We believe in working side by side with the businesses we serve, becoming a trusted partner in their growth journey.

With AscendHR, you’re not just outsourcing — you’re climbing higher with a team that truly cares about your people, your goals, and your success.

We offer tailored HR solutions, certified practitioners, and reliable support. We balance progressive technology with old-fashioned hands-on service.

Building Partnerships and Growing Businesses – it’s what we do!

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HR Outsourcing that helps take your business to new heights.

We take a collaborative approach to provide customized, high-quality human resources services tailored to the unique needs of small and mid-sized businesses. Whether it’s payroll processing, employee benefits administration, compliance support, or HR consulting — we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best and grow your business.

Our Values

AscendHR puts clients first with tailored HR, payroll, and compliance solutions built on honesty, transparency, and ethical practices. We value collaboration, protect sensitive data, and embrace innovation to stay ahead. With accountability at our core, we deliver results that build trust, flexibility, and long-term success.

Client-Centric

Prioritizing the needs and success of our clients with personalized attention and customized solutions.

Integrity

Acting with the highest level of honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in all business operations.

Collaboration

Partnering closely with clients and their teams to achieve mutual goals.

Expertise

Providing deep knowledge and experience in HR, payroll, compliance, and employee benefits.

Flexibility

Offering adaptable services that align with the changing needs of clients.

Innovation

Implementing creative, forward-thinking solutions to enhance client operations and growth.

Confidentiality

Taking measures to protect sensitive client and employee data and fostering trust with secure, reliable systems and processes.

Accountability

Taking responsibility for results and ensuring follow-through on promises.

Testimonials

“In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, finding a reliable and exceptional human resources company is a game changer—and that’s exactly what we’ve found with this wonderful organization. Their approach to HR is not only professional but also deeply empathetic, prioritizing the needs of both employees and employers alike. Their team is exceptionally knowledgeable, guiding businesses through complex challenges with ease and expertise. From navigating employment laws to implementing innovative workplace policies, they offer tailored solutions that genuinely make a difference.

What truly sets them apart is their dedication to creating positive workplace cultures. They don’t just address HR issues; they build systems that foster growth, collaboration, and employee satisfaction. They are masters at bridging communication gaps and ensuring that everyone feels valued.

Their customer service deserves special praise—they’re responsive, approachable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Every interaction feels personal and purposeful, and their commitment to excellence shines through in every project they undertake.

If you’re looking for an HR company that combines competence with heart, this is the team to trust. They’ve made a significant impact on our organization, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support.”

– Elaine, Physical Therapy

“Outsourcing our payroll, HR, and benefits to AscendHR has been a game-changer for Beckley Water. Tracy, the president of AscendHR, has been incredibly supportive, during our transition to her firm over 2 years ago and continues to be supportive with an ever growing team behind her- no matter our issues, their team provides solutions. Using AscendHR has freed up time for our management team including our accounting department to focus more on other projects and aspects of the business. Their comprehensive services have significantly improved our efficiency and employee satisfaction. We highly recommend AscendHR to any business looking to enhance their HR and payroll functions.”

– Jonathan, Public Utility Company

“AscendHR has been a trusted partner and valuable support for our organization’s Human Resources functions. The AscendHR team responds quickly to concerns and addresses issues in a timely manner. We can count on them to be there as we navigate benefits, payroll and employee management.”

– Alex, Non-profit

“Partnering with AscendHR has been a game changer for our business. We have been able to focus on growing our business while letting the team at Ascend make sure our employees are taken care of. The level of support started with Kayla in sales and hasn’t stopped with the entire service team. We highly recommend AscendHR to any business looking to streamline operations.”

– Fred, Mining Services

“I have been with AscendHR almost since they opened their doors. They manage my payroll and help me frequently with difficult HR issues that small companies often find themselves dealing with. They are very friendly and helpful but most importantly they are prompt! The team has worked diligently this year help me find health insurance for my company that was affordable. They have gone above and beyond for me, and my company and I can’t recommend them highly enough”

– Jim, Mining Services

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Main line: 304-929-5996
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General: climbhigher@ascend-hr.com
Accounting: accounting@ascend-hr.com
Benefits: benefits@ascend-hr.com
Human Resources: hr@ascend-hr.com
Payroll: payroll@ascend-hr.com
PEO License: peolicense@ascend-hr.com
Tax: tax@ascend-hr.com
Workers’ Compensation: wc@ascend-hr.com

608 South Oakwood Ave. Beckley, WV 25801