What is a PEO?

Handbooks, Policies, and Documentation Development and ongoing management of employee handbooks, company policies, job classifications, personnel files, I-9 compliance, and required labor law postings.

Onboarding, Offboarding, and Workforce Support Structured support for hiring and separations, including onboarding documentation, performance and disciplinary guidance, and terminations.

Unemployment Claims Administration We manage the unemployment claims process on your behalf, including claim review, response preparation, and documentation support to help protect your experience rating and reduce unnecessary costs.

Employee Benefits Access to a competitive, well-rounded benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Offerings include multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, voluntary benefits such as accident and hospital indemnity coverage, health spending accounts including HSA, HRA, and FSA, and an Employee Assistance Program. Our team helps structure plans that balance affordability, coverage strength, and long-term sustainability for your organization.

Benefits Administration & Compliance Electronic enrollment support for new hires, life events, and open enrollment, along with plan design coordination and compliance guidance for COBRA, ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA requirements.

Payroll Administration Reliable and accurate payroll processing with direct deposit, secure digital pay stubs, and pay card options for unbanked employees. Our platform includes an online employee self-service portal, PTO accrual tracking, payroll deductions and reimbursements, tip and commission reporting, and certified payroll reporting for Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage projects.

Multi-State Payroll & Tax Administration Comprehensive payroll tax management across state and local jurisdictions, including account setup, rate monitoring, withholding accuracy, and timely tax filings. We oversee remittances, quarterly and annual reporting, and regulatory updates to help ensure compliance as your workforce expands across multiple states.

Coverage & Cost Structure Access to the PES Workers’ Comp Program with a pay-as-you-go premium model that aligns costs with real-time payroll. Avoid large upfront deposits and unexpected year-end audit surprises. Multi-state coverage is available based on eligibility, providing flexibility as your workforce grows.

Claims Management & Compliance Support Comprehensive claims administration, including C-11 and C-240 filings, ongoing claim tracking, audit preparation, and coordination with carriers and adjusters. We also support return-to-work documentation and communication to help manage costs and maintain compliance throughout the process.

Plan Administration & Compliance Full-service 401(k) plan administration designed to reduce employer burden and protect plan sponsors. Our team manages eligibility tracking, automatic notifications, enrollment processing, contribution changes, payroll coordination, distribution reviews, Form 5500 preparation, and required audit and compliance testing. We also provide fiduciary and liability protection support to help safeguard your organization.

Dedicated Retirement Team Support Direct access to a personal retirement support team that works alongside your payroll and HR operations. We monitor contribution limits, ensure accurate payroll integration, and oversee testing and reporting requirements to keep your plan running smoothly year-round.