Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted HR Solutions for Business Growth
Acadia HR has been delivering comprehensive human resources solutions since 1989, empowering businesses to focus on growth while we manage payroll, benefits, and compliance. Our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services provide peace of mind through scalable, customized platforms tailored to small and mid-sized companies across diverse industries. With decades of experience and a team of certified HR professionals, we offer 24/7 access to secure online tools, live support for urgent needs, and strategic partnerships to ensure operational efficiency. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our personalized service approach, which prioritizes client needs while maintaining strict adherence to legal and regulatory standards.Headquartered in Red Hook, NY, with offices in Nashville and Austin, we combine localized expertise with national resources to support businesses nationwide. Our proprietary Acadia Online platform streamlines payroll processing, time management, and employee data access, while our compliance specialists navigate complex employment laws to mitigate risk. By handling non-revenue functions like tax remittance, COBRA administration, and workers' compensation claims, we enable clients to optimize productivity and employee retention. Our services extend beyond transactional support to include strategic HR consulting, helping organizations build cultures that attract top talent and drive long-term success.
Services
Payroll Processing
Benefits Administration
Compliance Management
HR Consulting
Online HR Tools
COBRA Administration
Workers' Compensation
Time Tracking
Retirement Plans
Employee Portals
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in HR outsourcing across diverse industries
- Our proprietary Acadia Online platform provides 24/7 secure access to payroll and HR data
- Certified HR professionals deliver personalized compliance and benefits administration support
- We maintain strategic partnerships with national time management and software providers
- Our PEO services include live support for urgent payroll and compliance needs
Services
Payroll Processing
Our payroll processing service handles all aspects of employee compensation, including tax withholding, direct deposit, and regulatory filings. We calculate and remit federal/state taxes, manage wage payments through checks or paycards, and provide comprehensive labor cost reporting. Clients access secure online tools for time tracking and payroll data management.
Benefits Administration
We manage comprehensive employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our services include carrier coordination, premium payment processing, and COBRA administration. The online platform enables employees to access plan details and enrollment tools while ensuring HIPAA and ERISA compliance.
Compliance Management
Our compliance experts help businesses navigate employment laws, including FLSA classification, workers' compensation claims, and EEOC requirements. We provide policy development, audit support, and ongoing guidance for state/federal regulations, including mandatory postings and unemployment claims management.
HR Consulting
Certified HR professionals offer strategic guidance on employee relations, policy development, and organizational growth. Services include handbook creation, performance management systems, and compliance training. We provide tailored solutions to enhance workplace culture and retention strategies.
Online HR Tools
The Acadia Online platform offers 24/7 access to payroll data, employee records, and reporting tools. Features include time tracking integration, PTO management, document storage, and communication systems. Employers and employees can access pay stubs, W2s, and benefits information securely from any device.
People
Jim Belliveau
CEO
Founder with 25+ years in construction management who established Acadia HR in 1989 to address small business HR needs. Leads strategic direction and national expansion efforts.
Adam O'Neill
Sr. HR Consultant, SPHR
Senior HR consultant with expertise in compliance and employee relations. Authored numerous thought leadership articles on HR best practices and workplace culture development.
Anna Belliveau
COO
Chief Operating Officer overseeing daily operations and service delivery. Ensures implementation of efficient processes across payroll, benefits, and compliance functions.
Joan Whitman
HR Director, SPHR
HR director managing client services with 20+ years of experience in organizational development. Focuses on creating scalable HR solutions for growing businesses.
Claudia Nita
Director of Operations
Operations director responsible for optimizing internal processes and technology integration. Oversees implementation of the Acadia Online platform and time management systems.
Questions
What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?
A PEO partners with businesses to manage HR functions like payroll, benefits, and compliance while allowing employers to maintain worksite control of their employees.
How does payroll processing work with Acadia HR?
Clients submit hours via our online portal or integrated time system. We handle tax calculations, payments through checks/direct deposit, and regulatory filings for federal/state requirements.
What benefits administration services do you offer?
We manage medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. Services include enrollment support, premium reconciliation, COBRA administration, and carrier coordination.
How do you help with compliance requirements?
Our HR experts provide guidance on FLSA classification, workers' comp claims, unemployment insurance, policy development, and mandatory regulatory filings to ensure legal compliance.
What technology tools are available?
The Acadia Online portal provides 24/7 access to payroll data, employee records, time tracking, PTO management, and document storage with secure, cloud-based access.
Are services available nationwide?
Yes, while headquartered in New York, we serve clients across all 50 states through our scalable HR solutions and virtual service delivery platform.
Reviews (1)
Marianne Mondello
Jan 10, 2015
Report
So Far So Good!
Walter treated us like family. He is helping us with our new endeavor of using a HR firm for our payroll needs. There is so many great things to say about this company and how they are helping us. I would highly recommend Walter and Arcadia if you want a very pleasant, reasonable and professional HR service for your business.
Walter treated us like family. He is helping us with our new endeavor of using a HR firm for our payroll needs. There is so many great things to say about this company and how they are helping us. I would highly recommend Walter and Arcadia if you want a very pleasant, reasonable and professional HR service for your business.
