Our directory features the top HR outsourcing companies in the USA. Our directory, backed by five ranking criteria, 12 expert reviewers, and 140+ verified client reviews, to help you confidently identify the best HR outsourcing services for your needs.
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Managing All Aspects of HR & Payroll
You rely on your employees to move your business forward, they rely on you to deliver an experience equivalent to the experience they deliver to your customers - honest, accurate and timely. So how do you ensure you deliver on your obligations to your employees? Do it with the help from the EBC HR & Payroll...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Building A Better Working World
EY offers Accounting, Business Consulting, and IT Services with a mission to build a better working world. It provides insights and quality services that instill trust in global capital markets and economies. EY focuses on developing exceptional leaders who deliver on their commitments to all stakeholders...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Service That Achieves Results!
Providing both temporary and full-time staffing services in light industrial and office environments...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
The HT Group, hire performance powered by you
The HT Group is a comprehensive management consulting, staffing, and recruiting agency in Austin, built upon the foundation of integrity, transparency, and trust. Deeply rooted in its communities, The HT Group’s philosophy is to change lives, one job or project at a time...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Matching Talent With Success
Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delivering Future
We help startups and enterprises to drive digital engineering initiatives by helping them provide a rich, seamless experience to their customers across digital channels resulting in higher engagement, efficiency, and profitability...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- IoT
- Wearables
- BPO
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Adult HR for Mission-Driven Companies
As a full-service HR Consultancy, we focus on building out robust HR functions for fast-growth companies, helping them acquire, retain and develop top talent, as well as implement the right systems to cut costs while leveling up their benefits, payroll, employer brand, ATS and HRIS, performance management...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Impact | Innovation | Heart
It is our purpose to take employees and leaders by the hand and guide them along the complex path of professional success, inspiring them with courage, confidence and care so they can conquer their boldest career dreams with passion and purpose...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Schenectady, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Exceptional Services. Stellar Results.
SevenStar HR's shared HR services deliver a growth strategy, protecting your organization and optimizing your most valuable asset - your people. No matter what your company size, we have a program to meet your needs. You'll only pay when we're on the job - working hard to find you the best talent, helping...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Port Jefferson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create design you’d love!
#1 Fast-Growing Product Development Company in the World...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Your Key to a Productive Workplace since 1997!
KeyStaff is locally owned and has been in business since 1997! What we often hear from our customers is "KeyStaff knows our business better than anyone else", and that is our goal!...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Business Is Our Purpose. Better Books Better Business.
We are the heart-centered online Bookkeepers of New York who actually care about your success...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Contact Design, we specialize in finding and recruiting participants, no matter how specific, unique, and immovable the required attributes. Whether you are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer, an optometrist who is in charge of purchasing, a diabetes patient with migraines, or anyone in between...
Top Services:
- Market Research
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
IT, Business, BPO, Audit, Tax and Advisory are just the beginning.
Grant Thornton LLP (US) is an IT, project management, audit, tax, AgTech, and BPO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with over 50 U.S. offices and access to a global network or member firms in over 135 countries. We offer a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- HR Outsourcing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Empowering Your Accounting Decisions.
Crowe LLP is a global accounting firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services. With deep industry expertise, we empower businesses to make informed decisions for lasting value. Recognized as a top workplace, we leverage our partnership with Crowe Global to provide comprehensive solutions...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- BPO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Simplify Your Taxes.
We’re an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) located in Ridgewood and Nutley, New Jersey delivering next-generation financial advice, technology and education...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
CDH is an international accounting and consulting firm with headquarters in Chicago and Itasca since 1996...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building trust in society and solving important problems.
We’re a network of firms in 155 countries with over 284,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in BPO, project management, assurance, advisory, IT, and tax services...
Top Services:
- Market Research
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Focuses on Your Accounting Needs
We are a regional professional services firm with services in Accounting, Tax, Audit, Consulting, Business Valuation, Insurance, Financial Services, Marketing, Human Resources, IT and more! We seek to provide a holistic approach of services to our clients to help them achieve their goals in business and life...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grow fearlessly with Eide Bailly, your accounting ally.
Eide Bailly is the trusted accounting partner for business growth and technology solutions. We embrace change and support companies experiencing growth challenges. We have a local presence in 13 states and a focus on superior accounting services...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
True Partners Consulting
Baker Tilly USA is a privately-owned, trusted project management, tax consulting, and business advisory firm that helps public and large private enterprises navigate complex tax and financial regulations everywhere in the world...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Optimizing Candidate Attraction Through Storytelling, Technology & Strategy
NAS is an award-winning recruitment marketing firm. Our team of experts partner with clients to help them bring qualified candidates into their talent pool and increase their ROI. NAS achieves that by focusing on 3 main pillars: Storytelling, Technology & Strategy. Being a one-stop shop with great in-house...
Top Services:
- Branding
- HR Outsourcing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Independence, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Largest Global Asian-American Executive Search & HR Consulting Firm in the World
HRCap, Inc. was founded in 2000 with the vision to connect talented candidates to successful organizations to unlock potentials and create greater value. We operate globally with focus in North America, Europe and APAC areas. With our rich history, seasoned capacities, and press-worthy accomplishments, we are...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Market Research
- Location
- Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Because Research Matters
We offer a wide range of research services to help you understand and design for your end users. We provide UX research, Human Factors testing, Ethnography, as well as in house participant recruiting and facility rentals for focus groups and mock trials in Houston...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Market Research
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HR Excellence
Let us take the complexity of HR off your plate so you can get on with growing your business. Enjoy the benefits of a best-in-class HR program that promotes a thriving workforce...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Excellence Starts From Within.
Designing company culture that propels the future of work, we envision a world where people at every level of every organization treat each other with civility. Our mission is to partner with our clients to help them create a positive workplace environment...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- La Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We create custom learning programs that get results for all your people, from the mailroom to the boardroom...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Strategist | Speaker | Consultant
TanaMSession.com is a woman/minority-owned small enterprise Human Resources firm specializing in organizational and change management, executive leadership coaching and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $375/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where Ideas Turn Into Scalable Products.
CoderzHub is a digital agency that offers services ranging from website development, mobile app development, custom software developement and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hire Simply, Scale Quickly
20four7VA is a leading virtual recruiting and staff placement company specializing in fully managed remote staffing solutions. We provide end-to-end virtual assistant (VA) services to small-to-medium-sized businesses and freelance business owners worldwide. Our cost-effective, customizable, and scalable...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Berlin, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MidwestHR is a Chicago PEO helping companies for over 20 years.
MidwestHR and affiliated companies provide business owners and CFOs of companies with 5 to 1,000 employees with relief from dozens of time-consuming HR & employment related functions, while helping protect the business from ever-increasing HR demands and liabilities. In addition, we help our clients to offer...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Woodridge, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
HRBoost, LLC. is Shared Services HR firm specializing in building HR from scratch and implementing practices that add value. Our Boosters are experienced and provide custom human resource solutions, systems, training and support to develop and optimize your investment in people...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're a Human Resources services and consulting firm that specializes in serving startups, SMBs and non-profit organizations; whether it's payroll, employee benefits, HR software (HRIS) or leadership development, we're here to help!...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Solve today, thrive tomorrow.
Wipfli is a leading accounting and business consulting firm, ranking among the top 20 in the nation. With a century of experience and a forward-thinking approach, we help clients achieve lasting results. Our team of eternal students brings cross-industry expertise and creativity to solve complex challenges...
Top Services:
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Collaborating for Lasting Impact in Business Consulting
Join us at Deloitte, where we believe that our collective influence is the cornerstone of our value. With a rich legacy spanning over 175 years and a global network encompassing 150 countries, we empower remarkable achievements, solve complex problems, and drive meaningful progress for clients, professionals...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Big Data Analytics
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We Transform Big Questions Into Clear Actions.
A top tax, accounting and consulting firm for 69 years (and counting!), we’re driven by the outcomes that we know can change the lives of those we work with and for...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Phenomenal Results by Phenomenal People
Phenom, LLC is an SBA certified Minority Woman-Owned Small Business providing staffing and comprehensive management consulting services...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Together, we achieve more.
Offering project management, business, and IT services. At KPMG LLP, their purpose is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of their clients, people, and the capital markets...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- IT Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Accounting, but Better.
We’re accountants who advise, solve, and strategize and help you with your accounting, tax, and financial burdens. Our diverse teams work alongside you to provide simple and digestible solutions so you can achieve what’s most important to you...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Florham Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
HR and Employee Relations Investigations Training, Consulting, and Investigative Services
Today, RPC has grown into a company that provides employers with risk management guidance and expertise through effective leadership, HR, and Employee Relations consulting and training programs as well as assistance with HR investigations. RPC’s services also include providing organizations with neutral...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- DeLand, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
Capita is a transformation and digital services business, delivering innovative solutions and simplifying the links between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients to transform their businesses and services, taking on the complex and difficult things – so they don’t...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Democratising AI and Advanced Analytics for companies of all sizes, globally
Founded by ex-Uber and ex-Deloitte employees, we are a full-stack provider of any Data or AI/ML needs (products or custom solutions) you may have. Be it Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Advanced Analytics or Data Visualisation - we're here to help you take your company miles ahead of your...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Act Locally, Expand Globally.
Acvian is a bridge between the employee and a company. In other words, you do not have to set up a company in a foreign country, but hire your personnel through an EOR agent and run your business as usual but now being completely international...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Skilled Trade Staffing To Get You The Skilled Workers You Need When You Need Them
Xemplar is a nationwide skilled labor staffing agency, specializing in the placement of tradespeople, managers and specialty personnel for best-in-class industrial employers...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Placing People First
The Best Tech Recruiters & Tech Staffing Agency in Los Angeles, CA & Austin, TX - Rapid Growth Hiring, saving you time & money!...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Marina del Rey, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
People.Connections.Solutions
NW Recruiting Partners is a boutique recruiting firm based in Washington state. We work closely in collaboration with you to understand your needs and provide the right solution...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your Partner in Small Business Success Since 1966
PADGETT has been catering to the unique needs of small business owners across North America since 1966. With a comprehensive suite of services, including small business consulting advice, professional tax preparation, payroll solutions, bookkeeping, and more, we provide the support and expertise necessary for...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
- Show more
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Payroll and Human Resources made Simple and Personal.
United Payroll and HR Services, Inc is your one-stop solution for all your Payroll and Human Resource service needs!...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
There Is a Better Way
Total Package HR is a U.S.-based human-resources and payroll services firm headquartered in San Diego, California. The agency provides full-scale HR outsourcing solutions, payroll processing, compliance support, staffing & recruiting services, and on-demand HR assistance for small and mid-sized businesses...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your HR Strategy Partner
Strategic HR Advisory specializes in HR consulting services for small to medium-size employers. Services include ongoing HR guidance, outsourced HR, risk assessments, team handbooks, and HR start-up services for new businesses...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best HR Outsourcing Services in the US
How do I choose the right company for my business?
To choose the right outsourcing company for your business, consider these steps:
- Define your needs
Map out the exact HR functions you want to delegate, your specific requirements and business policies, budget, and engagement timeframe. - Shortlist experts
Look for HR outsourcing providers with sector-specific knowledge, ask for client references in your industry, and review case studies showing measurable results. - Evaluate provider credentials
Assess client and employee reviews, list of awards and recognitions, and necessary certifications to confirm the company’s reliability and credibility. - Send a request for proposal (RFP)
Provide your top candidates with a detailed project brief together with your budget and time constraints, so they can work within your requirements. - Schedule an interview
Meet the team working with you, and ask about compliance, security, and scalability. Prioritize those who can expand with you without requiring a complete platform change. - Choose your provider
Take time to compare at least three providers, examining their technology platforms, service level agreements, and pricing models before committing.
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What should I prepare before contacting an HR outsourcing provider?
Start with your current employee headcount and projected growth over the next 12-24 months.
Document all locations where you have employees, because each state or country adds compliance complexity that affects pricing.
Gather your existing payroll structure, including pay frequencies, overtime policies, and any special compensation arrangements like commissions or bonuses.
List your current benefits offerings and note whether you want the provider to source new plans or administer existing ones.
Compile your compliance requirements. Are you subject to industry-specific regulations? Do you have government contracts requiring certain HR practices? Have you faced any compliance issues or audits recently? Understanding your risk profile helps providers recommend appropriate service levels.
Finally, establish your budget expectations and decision timeline. Providers appreciate knowing whether you're exploring options or ready to move quickly.
According to a 2025 Paychex study, 64% of companies spend 570 hours annually on HR administration, so quantify your own time investment to understand your potential ROI from outsourcing.
When does HR outsourcing make more sense than building an in-house HR team?
While both HR outsourcing and building an in-house team bring their own advantages, the decision will depend on your specific business needs.
According to Deloitte's Global Outsourcing Survey, these are the top reasons why businesses are outsourcing functions, including HR:
- Improved access to talent: 42%
- Spend optimization: 34%
- Improved quality/performance: 33%
- Adoption of global delivery model: 33%
- Better alignment to business strategy and operating model shifts: 27%
- Need for flexible and scalable talent model: 23%
In other words, HR outsourcing makes more sense when:
- HR operations are detracting you from core business functions
- Building a full-time, in-house HR team is too expensive
- You’re experiencing high employee dissatisfaction and churn rates
- You need specialized expertise
- You need help navigating labor laws and sector-specific regulations, especially for multi-state and international operations
How involved does management need to be when using these types of services?
Outsourcing HR doesn't mean eliminating internal people management, but it means redirecting your focus from administration to strategy.
Your leadership team remains responsible for organizational culture, performance expectations, hiring decisions, and employee development priorities.
The HR outsourcing provider handles execution, compliance, and day-to-day administration.
Expect regular check-ins with your provider. Most start with weekly or biweekly touchpoints during the first few months, transitioning to monthly reviews once processes stabilize.
You'll approve payroll runs, review compliance reports, and make final decisions on employee relations matters.
The provider brings expertise and recommendations; you make the calls, ensuring that everything aligns with your company's values and goals.
How do I measure whether HR outsourcing is delivering value?
To measure if the HR outsourcing company is delivering value to your business, start by defining your expectations and service level agreement (SLAs).
This includes your measurable business objectives, performance metrics, and current benchmarks.
Here are some of the most common HR outsourcing benchmarks to consider:
- Time to complete: Average time it takes for the provider to complete a task, such as filling in a position or processing payroll
- Employee satisfaction: Assesses how employees feel about HR services and can be tracked via turnover rates, exit interview feedback, and employee surveys
- Payroll accuracy rate: Monitors the percentage of error-free payroll transactions filed by the provider and determines their reliability
- Administrative time savings: Calculates the time previously spent on HR functions that are now being outsourced
- Cost savings: Measures the amount of money saved by outsourcing HR functions
Small companies with 25 employees and a monthly HRO cost of $120-$200 can expect an average return on investment (ROI) of 150%.
Mid-sized businesses with around 100 employees and a monthly HRO of $430-$500, on the other hand, can experience an ROI of 175%.
For large enterprises with over 500 employees and an HRO of $2,000-$3,000 per month, the average ROI is 191%.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HR Outsourcing Services
What services do most of these companies typically offer?
They typically provide a comprehensive menu of services covering the full employee lifecycle.
According to industry research, these are the most frequently outsourced HR services:
- Payroll outsourcing (70%): Processing employee salaries and ensuring that they comply with contract agreements, labor laws, and tax regulations.
- Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) (28%): Sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding talent required by an organization.
- Multi-process HRO (26%): Delegating multiple HR operations to a single third-party provider, such as payroll processing, onboarding and training, and compliance.
- Benefits administration (18%): Managing an organization’s benefits programs for employees, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
- Learning services (14%): Overseeing an organization’s training and development programs, helping employees upskill or reskill.
Beyond these core offerings, these companies also cover performance management, time and attendance tracking, and compliance management.
How much does HR outsourcing cost?
HR outsourcing costs start at $50-$200 per employee per month and can go beyond $1,500 per employee per month. The final rate will depend on the type of HR sourcing service, engagement model, company size and structure, industry, and compliance requirements.
Here’s a pricing breakdown per service type:
- Payroll processing: Base fee of $150-$350 per month for a company with under 20 employees
- Compliance management: $500-$5,000 per month, depending on scope and requirements
- Employer record services (EOR): $200-$1,500 per month per employee
- Training and development: $50-$300 per employee per module, and can be exclusive of trainer compensation, event space, and training materials.
- Recruitment and talent acquisition: 15%-30% of the talent’s first-year salary or $5,000-$20,000+ per month, with more premium rates for more specialized or niche expertise
What is the difference between HR outsourcing and a PEO?
While both HR outsourcing companies and PEOs (professional employer organizations) help organizations hire and manage their employees, they have different functions.
Mainly, an HRO serves as an external vendor, while a PEO operates through a co-employment model. Below are more details:
| HR Outsourcing | PEO | |
| Function | Third-party vendor | Co-employer |
| Legal Liability | Client | Shares responsibility with the client |
| Services | Provides the service as needed | Controls the entire HR operations |
| Payroll, taxes, and filings | Provider handles the service, but the client remains the employer | Provider is the co-employer and administers the entire process |
| Benefits |
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What questions should I ask before hiring?
Ask these questions before hiring an HR outsourcing company:
Relevant Background
- What HR functions do you cover, and what is your expertise?
- Can you provide case studies or references for companies similar to our business size, industry, and complexity?
- What is your compliance coverage per state and per country?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your end-to-end processes (e.g., onboarding, payroll cycles, offboarding)?
- What HR tools and technologies do you use, and can you integrate them with my IT ecosystem?
- What is your security and data governance approach, and what are your disaster recovery commitments?
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- What administrative effort is required from our team weekly/monthly?
- Can you scale services as we grow (new states/countries, headcount, acquisitions), and what changes in pricing or support model?
- What SLAs do you commit to, and who will be our day-to-day contact?
What types of businesses usually outsource their HR services?
Industry research found that 57% of companies outsource at least one HR service, proving that all types of businesses can benefit these from these types of services.
However, here are the sectors that have the highest share of HRO contracts:
- Business, financial services, and insurance companies: 22%
- Information technology: 20%
- Healthcare: 18%
- Retail: 15%
- Hospitality: 10%
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