ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc

ROSELAND, N.J., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP ®, a leading provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, today announced that its relationships with clients, CNA Financial Corporation and HARMAN were honored by the Human Resources Outsourcing Association (HROA®) at the organization's sixth annual awards gala, held in conjunction with the annual HRO Summit 2010 in Tampa, Florida on October 20, 2010.

• The Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) Single Process Customer Relationship of the Year HROA Award™ was presented to ADP and CNA Financial Corporation for their successful payroll outsourcing relationship. CNA Financial Corporation, an industry leading property and casualty insurance carrier providing commercial insurance products nationally and internationally, has been an ADP client since 2002. The partnership was honored for its success in delivering outstanding employee service, its focus on continuous improvement and for its spirit of close collaboration. ADP provides CNA with payroll and workforce management solutions to support more than 6,500 associates worldwide.
• The Mid-Market Customer Relationship of the Year HROA Award™ was presented to ADP and HARMAN for the successful multi-country partnership that supports HARMAN employees worldwide. HARMAN, a premium global audio and infotainment group for the automotive, consumer and professional markets partners with ADP to provide payroll and HR services for 11,000 employees located in 19 countries around the world.  The relationship was honored based on its success in delivering process and service consistency, not only across country locations, but also across all functionalities addressed by the partnership.

"We are honored to accept these awards from the HROA.  Client relationships are the foundation of ADP's business. We partner with our clients to deliver outsourced solutions that maintain client visibility to critical HR and payroll functions both locally and globally," said Carlos Rodriguez, President of ADP National Account Services and Employer Services International. "These awards are also a powerful recognition of the great work being done every day by our clients and their employees.  CNA and HARMAN are leaders in their industries and we are proud to have them as valued partners."

This year, the HROA awards criteria focused on honoring organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to help energize the HRO industry through innovation, partnership and focus. For more information about the HROA awards, please visit and www.hroa.org.

To find out more about ADP's HRO solutions, please visit www.adp.com.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and about 550,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1.800.225.5237 or visit the company's website at www.ADP.com.

About the HROA

The HROA is the definitive independent organization for all those who purchase, provide, or participate in HR transformation and outsourcing. Its mission is to educate, promote research, publish, recognize, and provide networking opportunities to foster professionalism in HR transformation and HR outsourcing around. Its membership encompasses over 7,500 HR executives, including the largest 50 buyers, the top 30 providers, the leading sourcing advisors and attorneys, and the best thought leaders in HR Transformation. The HROA brings its diverse membership together to set standards and practices, provide peer networking, and maintain a robust curriculum. For information about the HROA, visit www.hroa.org.

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