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  • Your Business' Success is Our Mission Your Business' Success is Our Mission find solutions to your business and employee issues. Our areas of expertise are Business Management, Employee Management, Business Planning, HR, and Process Management. find solutions to your business and employee issues. Our areas...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    Bismarck, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making Data Actionable

    Since mid-2014, DataWits has worked with clients from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Middle East. The majority of our clients rely on us on an ongoing basis to meet their outsourcing and offshoring needs. We primarily serve the Data Entry, Data Processing, and Support...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • IT Services
    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Satisfied Candidates, Happy Customers

    Hire Whoever, Wherever, Whenever.Easily Onboard, Insure, Pay and Manage your workforce with our all in one solution...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    Norwalk, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Modern Accounting Built To Grow Your Business

    Hiline offers bookkeeping, tax, and payroll services for small businesses, providing tailored financial solutions to streamline operations and support growth...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Finance Expertise For Growing Businesses

    Most businesses can't afford to interview a full-time accountant or HR person - but they need help right now. FlowFi helps businesses find pre-vetted fractional experts for functions ranging from HR, to compliance, to bookkeeping, to fractional CFOs quickly and based on their needs...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Partnering For Progress

    Uniqcli is a provider of cutting-edge technology committed to providing innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes. With an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, we are pleased to serve more than ten Fortune 500 companies. As industry pioneers, we are committed to remaining ahead of the curve...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Recruit Smarter Hire Faster

    RediRecruit helps companies in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, UAE, Australia, and worldwide recruit smarter and hire faster. We specialize in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), LinkedIn Candidate Sourcing, High-Impact Outreach, Virtual HR support, and B2B lead generation. Our team works as an...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Business & Technology Solutions

    Withum can be the new business advisor relationship you need to inspire innovation for your growth and success. Experience a fresh perspective on embracing what you’ve learned and refocusing your business strategy to thrive in an evolving, complex business environment. Whether you’re looking to strengthen...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Empowering Connectivity. Elevating Digital Possibilities.

    Boost your business with EC Networks, a prominent IT services firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. We specialize in custom solutions and unwavering support, fostering innovation and enhancing efficiency for clients across diverse industries and scales. Your success is our foremost priority...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Business Solutions Tailored to You

    Lutz is a business solutions firm for people seeking a partner to help energize and heighten financial and organizational success. Born and raised in Nebraska, our experienced team simplifies complexities and provides accounting, wealth management, recruiting, M&A and technology services. We embrace your...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Expert PEO Solutions for Dynamic Business Growth

    Aspen HR: Expert PEO Solutions for Dynamic Business Growth. Offering specialized HR services, payroll management, and comprehensive benefits in a white-glove approach, catering to diverse industries including technology and finance. Renowned for personalized client service and a robust national presence...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Best Business Solutions in One Place.

    My Biz Consulting LLC is a business consulting and solutions firm helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, organizations, and growing companies turn ideas into structured, executable strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Web Development
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Solutions That Empower

    CCJM Solutions is a boutique IT Consulting and BPO firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. We are passionate about helping businesses modernize operations while reducing costs. Our areas of expertise includes custom software, web, and app development, cloud migrations, staffing, and compliance management...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Graphic Design
    • CRM Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • We Bring the Talent, You Focus on Success.

    Partner with us for comprehensive business solutions. Whether you need long-term recruitment support or streamlined operational assistance, we offer tailored expertise to meet your unique requirements. Our dual-support approach ensures efficient, effective solutions that drive your business forward...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Linden, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Engineering Whats Next

    AppsGenii is a Texas-based AI and software engineering company delivering custom software, automation, cloud, and data solutions that help businesses and government organizations improve efficiency, innovate faster, and scale with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • When You Succeed, We Succeed

    IT Advisors Online (ITAdOn) is a growing team of technology experts who are passionate about helping companies like yours boost their effectiveness. Join ITAdOn today and grow your business. When you succeed, we succeed!...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Virtual Assistant Services That Give You Your Time Back

    Ellite Assistant is a professional remote staffing and virtual assistant services company that provides dedicated remote support to businesses. The company helps business owners and teams delegate administrative, customer service, sales, marketing, technical, research, and operational tasks to virtual...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Customer Support
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • Build Automated, AI Powered Processes for Scale

    ConsultEvo helps service businesses and fast moving teams streamline operations with ClickUp systems, CRM automation, AI implementation, and custom workflows...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • CRM Consulting
    • IT Services
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Casper, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI Agent for Travel helps travel and hospitality businesses automate bookings, customer support, itinerary planning, and guest experiences with advanced AI solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Translation Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Our VAs Build Automation For You

    GoJarvis matches growing businesses with pre-trained virtual assistants who handle operations, sales support, and inbox management — while building custom automations that make your business run faster...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Brea, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Outsource Your Accounting and HR Departments.

    We designed our advanced business and accounting services to better help your business establish a solid foundation for growth. You can customize your service package further by adding payroll, accounting, human resources, tax preparation or any of our other help you might require in addition to business...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delighting partners, powering success in IT.

    Established in 2001 with the ambition of becoming a premier IT company, AMBC has earned the trust and partnership of customers, employees, and communities. Our reputation as one of the USA's best IT solution providers, especially in IT services staffing, is built on a foundation of competitive pricing and...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Advanced IT Solutions Provider

    Multivision Inc. is one of the fastest growing information technology (IT) solutions provider and a recognized authority in innovative workforce development training...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Fairfax, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • 360° Service 365 Days a Year

    Apolis is a digital consultancy that integrates experts and leading solutions into your organization...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Ethics, professionalism, accessibility!

    Welcome to Elite! Need talented candidates for your organization, and don't have the time or resources to find, recruit, and screen them in-house? Partner with Elite!...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • IT Staffing, Talent Acquisition, Staff Augmentation, Recruiting, and Engineering Staffing

    Spero has grown a long list of loyal clients, its because of our people. Armed with deep knowledge of their vertical, each member of our technical recruiting team works every day to uncover hidden talent...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • IT Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Irving, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Delivering Game-Changing Solutions

    With its sales and consulting divisions, WTA Consulting, a division of Warnock, Tanner & Associates, is a prominent IT service provider that uses best practices to set itself apart from other top IT consulting companies with clever and practical business solutions...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Toledo, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Bridging Borders, Simplifying Payroll & Compliance.

    N2S offers global workforce solutions, enabled by local expertise. This done by simplifying the hiring process through extensive payroll support and focus on compliance...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Talent Recognizes Talent.

    Moose AI Legion is a forward-thinking AI solutions provider dedicated to helping small businesses and entrepreneurs stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital world...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • AI Development
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Lignum, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Streamlined Accounting. Expert Financial Management

    Personiv offers flexible outsourced accounting solutions to optimize finance operations and reduce costs. With a dedicated team approach, the firm empowers businesses to refocus on strategic initiatives while handling their day-to-day financial tasks efficiently and professionally. Personiv specializes in...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Streamlining Your Revenue, Empowering Your Practice.

    CEOVerge is a trusted leader in medical billing, offering over 25 years of expertise in maximizing revenue for healthcare providers. We streamline the entire revenue cycle, from claim submission to appeals, ensuring fast, accurate payments while letting providers focus on patient care...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Stafford, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Trusted Virtual Assistance Partner.

    AssistTree delivers expert support with virtual assistant services, offering dedicated virtual assistants, digital marketing support, and specialized real estate assistance. We help startups and SMBs streamline operations, boost productivity, and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A Virtual Assistant Agency For Growing Businesses

    The Peak Hire helps busy founders and growing teams reclaim their time with dependable virtual assistants matched to their actual workflows. Our remote professionals support administration, customer service, sales, recruiting, operations, bookkeeping, CRM management, scheduling, inbox management and lead...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Call Centers
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Outsource Your Headaches

    Newton Workforce is a multidisciplinary workforce and outsourcing company based in Lebanon, providing integrated business support solutions across Lebanon and the region. We assist startups, SMEs, multinational corporations, NGOs, and investors with Employer of Record (EOR), payroll management, HR...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Translation Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Lebanon, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Hire with Pod

    Work with high-performing talent in Peru who speak fluent English, work in US timezones, and all are vetted on soft and technical skills...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Trusted Partner in Digital Transformation and Innovation

    With the use of accelerators, healthcare technology platforms, and specialized solutions, IT Consulting Group assists clients in accelerating innovation in the healthcare industry. We constantly provide healthcare businesses around the globe with best-in-class solutions at the lowest possible cost...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Excellence Reimagined

    Arillic is an 8(a) certified marketing, communications and digital services company...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Fairfax, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • From individuals and entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, right through to large corporations and government bodies, our administrative assistants are helping our clients become more efficient by streamlining their processes...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Market Research
    • Transcription Services
    • Translation Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
  • Best Option For Nearshore Call Center Services

    We provide fully turnkey solutions handling legal setup, HR, payroll, accounting, compliance, facilities, and day-to-day supervision so our clients can focus exclusively on sales, growth, and performance. Write everything around this idea , this is the core service we offer...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Chula Vista, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/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
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249

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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 OutsourcingPEO
FunctionThird-party vendor Co-employer 
Legal LiabilityClientShares responsibility with the client
ServicesProvides the service as neededControls the entire HR operations 
Payroll, taxes, and filings Provider handles the service, but the client remains the employerProvider is the co-employer and administers the entire process
Benefits
  • Higher flexibility and customization 
  • Client keeps full control
  • Fewer risks, as PEO shares the liability
  • All-in-one HR function, no need to search for different providers 

What questions should I ask before hiring?

Ask these questions before hiring an HR outsourcing company: 

Relevant Background 

  1. What HR functions do you cover, and what is your expertise? 
  2. Can you provide case studies or references for companies similar to our business size, industry, and complexity? 
  3. What is your compliance coverage per state and per country? 

Services and Processes 

  1. Can you walk me through your end-to-end processes (e.g., onboarding, payroll cycles, offboarding)? 
  2. What HR tools and technologies do you use, and can you integrate them with my IT ecosystem? 
  3. What is your security and data governance approach, and what are your disaster recovery commitments? 

Related to Your Project 

  1. What administrative effort is required from our team weekly/monthly? 
  2. Can you scale services as we grow (new states/countries, headcount, acquisitions), and what changes in pricing or support model? 
  3. 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%