The $1.2 billion deal represents another move by Paychex to expand its HR outsourcing services business.
Enterprises are hoping data analytics tools can help them identify real-time business changes, understand customers, and vanquish competitors.
Human resource services has outpaced growth in Paychex' core payroll business, with another 12-14% revenue gain expected this year.
Earnings per share rose 9% in the third quarter as the company experienced steady growth in payroll processing and HR services.
The acquisition of Advance Partners will allow Paychex to provide additional support to its staffing industry clients.
