PEOs deliver the most value for: Small to mid-sized businesses (5-500 employees) who need professional HR infrastructure but can't justify the cost of a full internal HR department. Fast-growing companies adding employees quickly who need scalable HR systems without the time and expense of building internal capacity. High-compliance industries like construction, healthcare, or manufacturing [...]
PEO pricing follows two main models: Percentage of payroll: Typically 2-12% of gross payroll, with most businesses paying 3-8%. Smaller companies usually see higher percentages. Per-employee-per-month (PEPM): $40-$200+ per employee monthly, varying based on: Your employee count (more employees = lower per-employee rates) Services you need Your industry and risk profile Your location Benefits [...]
PEOs operate on transparent revenue models: Service fees - Most charge either a percentage of total payroll (typically 2-12%) or a flat per-employee-per-month fee ranging from $40-$200+ based on the services you need. Benefits administration - While PEOs negotiate better group insurance rates due to their larger employee pools, there's typically a markup when [...]
While there isn't one standard classification system, PEOs differ in several important ways: By certification status: Certified PEOs (CPEOs) have earned IRS certification by meeting specific financial and operational standards Non-certified PEOs provide similar services but haven't pursued CPEO status By service approach: Full-service PEOs offer comprehensive HR outsourcing including payroll, benefits, compliance, and [...]
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) handles your HR heavy lifting through a co-employment partnership. When you work with a PEO, you get: Payroll processing and tax administration - We manage employee paychecks, tax withholdings, and all quarterly and annual tax filings so you don't have to worry about IRS deadlines or penalties Employee benefits [...]
Unlike most brokers who disappear after the sale, we provide lifetime support and advocacy. We're there through implementation, helping with the transition, employee onboarding, and any technical issues. When renewal time comes, we review pricing to ensure it still makes sense. If your PEO drops the ball or service quality declines, we step in [...]
We start with real conversations—not generic questionnaires. We discuss what's working, what's not, and where you want to be. We examine your payroll setup, health insurance costs, workers' comp rates, compliance challenges, and any premium services you're considering. Then you provide your information once, and we handle the rest—shopping it to our network of [...]
Since 2012, we've helped clients save over $5.2 million in PEO costs, with average savings around 30% per client compared to going directly to a PEO sales rep. We identify substantial cost reductions 80% of the time in areas like health insurance premiums, workers' comp rates, or administrative fees that business owners didn't know [...]
You'll work with a dedicated team of three professionals. Chris Peterson, our Founder & President, brings over a decade of PEO marketplace expertise and an Industrial Engineering background focused on eliminating waste and building better solutions. Bill Dyrenforth, Senior Consultant, has more than ten years in the PEO and HR technology space and manages [...]
Most PEO brokers operate on a "spray and pray" model—they gather your info, blast it to 10 providers, send you quotes, and collect their commission. We built a different approach. Our team conducts thorough analyses of your specific situation, manages a streamlined RFP process so you only provide information once, and creates clear side-by-side [...]
PEO Consultants specializes in helping you navigate the PEO (Professional Employer Organization) marketplace to find the best fit for your business goals, employees, and bottom line. We will be with you every step of the way, recommending the best option for your company even if that means staying with your current plan, and addressing any concerns during the underwriting process.
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