Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

Astra HR

Michael Irvine, chief operating officer of Astra HR.

Michael Irvine, chief operating officer of Astra HR. (Photo: Courtesy of company.)

About Astra HR

7361 Calhoun Pl., Suite 510, Rockville, Md. 20855
www.astrahr.com | 301-340-3800 | Founded: 1994

Industry: Government And Professional Services | Category: Top Private Companies

Astra HR is an umbrella firm formed out of the acquisition of several companies that provide outsourcing services for human resources. One of those companies is PayStaff, a professional employer organization that provides payroll, benefits, tax and certain back-office functions. Another is TalentPro, which offers recruiting and staffing services. The firm's offerings also include a variety of HR management consulting services.

2007 Financial Data

Total employees: 10,000 | Local employees: 67

Did You Know

ANOTHER ROLE: Chairman Albert Hawk is also founder and chairman of Corstone Capital, a global investment firm whose portfolio includes Astra HR.

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