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As a fast-growing leader in the Software as a Service (SaaS) Human Capital Management (HCM) space, Ascentis offers easy-to-use HCM, HRIS, online payroll, talent management, recruiting and timekeeping solutions. With 35 years in the industry, Ascentis has supported an ongoing commitment to delivering an unsurpassed client-centric service model mid to large size companies. To enable companies to maximize management of their best asset – their people! read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
7
TOTAL
RATINGS
60

Ascentis Company Culture

Ascentis Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A+
4.7/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Ascentis CEO

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Brian Provost Ascentis' CEO
Brian Provost
97 /100

Diversity at Ascentis

Women at Ascentis

Ascentis eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

100

Ascentis employees are 100% more likely to recommend Ascentis as a great place to work

100%Promoters
0%Passives
0%Detractors

Working at Ascentis

Working at Ascentis is rated highly by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ascentis employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Ascentis’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Ascentis was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Ascentis

A+

Overall Company Culture at Ascentis is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Ascentis ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Ascentis Employee Reviews

Out of 7 Ascentis employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Ascentis Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    The leadership team is transparent, down to earth, and lead to support an excellent work culture.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Individual contributor bonuses as well as manger level.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    How supportive they are, all employees really come together across teams and and Departments.

Ascentis Company Information

Ascentis Company Overview

As a fast-growing leader in the Software as a Service (SaaS) Human Capital Management (HCM) space, Ascentis offers easy-to-use HCM, HRIS, online payroll, talent management, recruiting and timekeeping solutions. With 35 years in the industry, Ascentis has supported an ongoing commitment to delivering an unsurpassed client-centric service model mid to large size companies. To enable companies to maximize management of their best asset – their people!

Ascentis was founded in 1984 and its current CEO is Brian Provost. Since its inception 42 years ago, Ascentis has grown to 400 employees.

Ascentis Mission, Vision & Values

Ascentis Mission Statement

Our Value Prop Is: We provide a best of breed, a-la-carte full suite of HCM solutions with unsurpassed service, which together deliver premium value to organizations looking to apply order, efficiency, and actionable insights to the complicated business of maximizing people.

Ascentis Vision Statement

Empowered by the passion and expertise of a team of Ascenters, we deliver the most sought-after HCM client experience to organizations longing to unlock their full potential.

Ascentis Values

  • Chase It
  • Innovate It
  • Team It
  • Crush It
  • Sense It
Headquarter11995 Singletree Lane, Suite 400
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
United States of America
Websitewww.ascentis.com
Founding Date1984
Tel(800)229-2713
Company StatusPrivate
Social Sites

Ascentis Competitors

Ascentis competitors include ADP and WorkForce Software. Ascentis ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ascentis compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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    Ascentis
    4.7/5
  2. #2
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    ADP
    4.9/5
  3. #3
    WorkForce Software's Logo
    WorkForce Software
    4.6/5
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Ascentis Employees

Ascentis has 400 employees. 7 employees at Ascentis have reviewed Ascentis across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 7 Ascentis employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Ascentis are pleased with their total compensation at Ascentis, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Ascentis are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Ascentis are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Ascentis believe the environment at Ascentis is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ascentis is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Ascentis work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Ascentis are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Ascentis - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Minneapolis about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Minneapolis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Ascentis KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Ascentis employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Ascentis' KPIs and OKRs.

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Ascentis CEO & Leadership

Ascentis CEO - Brian Provost

Brian Provost Ascentis' CEO
97 /100

Brian’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Ascentis’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees. Compared to Ascentis’s competitors, Brian Provost ranks right above ADP CEO Maria Black. Under Provost’s leadership, Ascentis employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Team and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Ascentis could stand to see real improvement.

Ascentis Leadership

The Ascentis Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Brian Provost, Chief Revenue Officer Joelle Vail, and Chief Sales Officer Stephen Byrnes

  • Brian Provost  CEO / President

    Brian Provost CEO / President

    Brian Provost serves as the CEO / President of Ascentis.

  • Joelle Vail Chief Revenue Officer

    Joelle Vail serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Ascentis. Joelle started at Ascentis in July of 2017. Joelle... read more

  • Stephen Byrnes Chief Sales Officer

    Stephen Byrnes serves as the Chief Sales Officer of Ascentis. Stephen started at Ascentis in August of 2018. Stephen... read more

  • Troy Thibodeau Chief Marketing Officer

    Troy Thibodeau serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Ascentis.

  • Yevgeniy Goyfman Vice President Of Engineering

    Yevgeniy Goyfman serves as the Vice President Of Engineering of Ascentis. Yevgeniy started at Ascentis in November of... read more

  • Andrew Keenan Vice President of Sales and Marketing

    Andrew Keenan serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Ascentis.

  • JIM PLASYNSKI Vice President of Sales - Central Region

    JIM PLASYNSKI serves as the Vice President of Sales - Central Region of Ascentis. JIM started at Ascentis in January of... read more

  • Teresa Levis Vice President, Pre-Sales

    Teresa Levis serves as the Vice President, Pre-Sales of Ascentis. Teresa started at Ascentis in January of 2019. Teresa... read more

  • Jennifer Peinert Vice President of Channels & Alliances

    Jennifer Peinert serves as the Vice President of Channels & Alliances of Ascentis. Jennifer started at Ascentis in... read more

Ascentis Salaries

How much does Ascentis pay?

How much do people at Ascentis get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ascentis is $120,687, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $143,866, or $69 per hour.

At Ascentis, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $274,890 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,377 annually. Average Ascentis salaries by department include: Sales at $278,093, IT at $88,416, Admin at $52,831, and Marketing at $209,219. Half of Ascentis salaries are above $143,866.

4 employees at Ascentis rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 4 employees at Ascentis rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$77k
$77k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$109k
$109k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$144k
$144k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$211k
$211k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$271k
$271k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$350k
$350k100th Percentile
$120,687*
Average Compensation
$143,866*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Ascentis Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Ascentis

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ascentis across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Ascentis Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance

Ascentis PTO

Ascentis PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Vacation Policy0%
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401k Contribution0%
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Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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Ascentis Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Ascentis applied for 13 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 69% were approved, 15% certified-withdrawn, 8% withdrawn, and 8% denied.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Ascentis unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Ascentis after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Ascentis has a total of 400 employees

13
Total Applied
  • 69% Granted (9 out of 13)
  • 8% Denied (1 out of 13)
  • 8% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 13)
  • 15% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 13)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Ascentis Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Ascentis on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Sales
50%

Candidates By Location

Austin
25%
Seattle
25%
Nashville
25%
Feasterville Trevose
25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ascentis

What is Ascentis address?

Ascentis location is at 11995 Singletree Lane, Suite 400

Who is the CEO of Ascentis?

Ascentis CEO is Brian Provost, their score by employees is 97

What is Ascentis eNPS?

The eNPS for Ascentis is 100

What is the salary for Sales Associate in Ascentis?

Sales Associate average salary in the US is 59k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Ascentis?

The average salaries for Customer Support in Ascentis is 46k

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