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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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
Build Your Team, Your WayEMAPTA is a premium staffing company with talent that aligns with your brand, values, and identity...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- 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
Great Talent, Better Results
Fast Dolphin is an international IT and Engineering staffing firm that helps US companies build nearshore technology and engineering teams across Latin America. We provide bilingual consultants, fast response times, and flexible staffing models that support temporary roles, long-term projects, and full team...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Davie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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
The World's Top Talent for Remote Teams!
1840 & Company is a global provider of talent and team solutions devoted to empowering businesses with scalable, on-demand workforce solutions. With a stringent verification procedure and a network of professionals in 150 countries, we connect organizations with remote talent of the highest caliber. Our...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital Innovation For The Digital Age
Creative Design Venture is a digital agency specializing in innovative web solutions and executive digital marketing services so that our valuable clientele and their businesses can have a strong online presence...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Facilitating the Good Deeds of Amazing Organizations Since 1998
Kiwi Partners delivers high quality Project Management, Accounting, Consulting Services, and HR services to the nonprofit community. For over 20 years, our consistent high quality service have provided clarity to the reader of a nonprofit’s financial statement, enhanced funders’ confidence to give, and...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Innovative consulting firm that delivers the highest quality customer experience.
Cendien focus on long-term commitment and premier professional services from consulting, system development, business process automation and outsourcing to cloud-based solutions...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- ERP Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Carrollton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Your Ultimate Source for Talent Solutions
Global Integrated Talent Solutions Provider - A Certified MBE Enterprise...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
We Level the Playing Field
Rossa provides highly trained, bilingual legal virtual assistants to law firms and solo practitioners across the U.S. Our experts handle case management, legal reception, client intake, and more seamlessly integrating into your operations. Designed to reduce costs, boost efficiency, and support growth, Rossa...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Delivering Excellence In Every Aspect Our Their Work
Outsource Work is an Outstaffing Company specializing in Finance Recruitment and Bookkeeping Services. We help businesses hire skilled Ukrainian professionals who deliver accuracy, reliability, and cost savings of up to 70%...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Accounting
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elite Hubspot Partner Agency
Xynario, a certified HubSpot partner, specializes in solving your lead generation and sales challenges. We provide high-quality leads, optimize sales funnels, and offer expert staffing solutions to help you achieve predictable revenue growth. Let us drive your success!...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Flexible Talent, Scalable Teams, Global Impact
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Houston, Mindwhiz provides flexible staff augmentation services designed to meet workforce demands across construction, IT (cybersecurity), accounting and finance. We help companies scale faster with skilled talent, delivered through a hybrid model that blends global reach...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
People-first solutions for smarter business outcomes.
Dynamic Consultants Group (DCG) is a technology consulting firm and Microsoft Partner specializing in helping organizations leverage data, business applications, and digital solutions to drive growth and efficiency. They deliver structured data migration, integration, implementation, and support services to...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Think Deeper
Vision Elements specializes in computational sciences. Any scientific or technical challenge that involves modeling, simulation, or optimization for information extraction, reconstruction of source events, prediction, or deep knowledge of conditions might benefit from collaborating with our zealous leaders...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Offering Holistic Support For Growth-ready Businesses
At RR PRJCTS, we offer holistic support for businesses ready to grow with intention. Through collaborative strategy, creative execution, and purpose-driven solutions, we help organizations build resilient brands, strong teams, and lasting impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Broaden Your Horizon
Tomedes is a leading translation company specializing in translation services, interpretation, and localization solutions for businesses and private clients worldwide. As a one-stop shop for language and translation solutions, we offer a wide range of language solutions in over 120+ languages and 950+...
Top Services:
- Translation Services
- Business Consulting
- Transcription Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking project management, audit, tax, and business consulting services. As one of the worlds leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- BPO
- HR Outsourcing
- Market Research
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- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Bridging The Gap Between Affordable Talent And Global Opportunities
DivVerse LLC is a technology outsourcing and staff augmentation company located in the US. We specialize in fulfilling software development and AI talent from Africa, for startups and small-medium tech enabled organizations in the US looking to build affordable and highly efficient offshore teams...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
- Accounting
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- Location
- Round Rock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hire Top Software Developers, UI Designers & Product Managers from Africa
ProDevs connects global companies with top tech talent from Africa, streamlining the hiring process for developers, designers, and more. Through a rigorous vetting system, ProDevs ensures companies quickly find the right fit, offering flexible hiring models that cater to project-based, contract, or full-time...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Recruiting & Sales Automation.
We help you grow your business and understand the results of your marketing efforts. Wyred Insights is a marketing consultancy with a team of experienced strategists, developers, and creatives. Through our Measure, Monitor, and Manage strategy, we take pride in assisting our clients in understanding and...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Reputation Management
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Innovative IT Solutions and Recruitment Services.
Leon Consulting connects top talent with forward-thinking companies, offering cutting-edge IT solutions and expert recruitment services tailored for todays tech-driven world...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Empowering Brands With Smart Solutions
Brandock is a full-stack Amazon automation agency helping entrepreneurs, sellers, and investors build, launch, and scale profitable eCommerce businesses. From LLC formation to product sourcing, listing optimization, and PPC management, Brandock delivers data-driven solutions with full transparency and...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You Outsource, We Manage & Deliver
Your trusted IT training and IT partner for 19 years, BetterWorld Technology gives you a competitive advantage in the ever-evolving digital world.Dedicated to your long-term success, our cloud solutions, managed services, SaaS, cybersecurity and virtual CIO are customized to meet your needs...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
We take care of your clients as you do it
COSCEMEXIT focus to provide IT services in LATAM region, because we know the hispanic countries and their way of working We can give you better coverage and guarantee of quality of service than any one...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Services That Lead The Way To Better Business.
Kraussel Applications is a business solutions agency for small and medium sized businesses. We offer marketing and human resources services to help clients enhance their online presence and enhance their company culture. Two services that are the life blood to a strong operating business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- New Berlin, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smartest Software Solutions, right on time
We're a leading IT custom software firm with 30 years of experience in LATAM. Our elite 10% developer team delivers top-notch quality, speed, and affordability, as proven by clients like Motorola, Intel, IBM, and Oracle. We offer Software Dedicated Teams and Staff Augmentation to boost your project...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Smart, Scalable Virtual Assistants For Property Management & Customer Support
Switch360 is your dedicated partner in unleashing the full potential of your enterprise. Specializing in exceptional outsourcing solutions, we redefine the customer support landscape to propel your business toward unprecedented success. With a focus on digital dominance, we bring our expertise in short-term...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Customer Support
- Phone Answering Services
- Transcription Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Innovative And Exceptional IT Services
Empowering Businesses with Innovative Software Solutions. By bridging the gap between existing and emerging technologies, Evolve Blue helps you innovate faster, with less risk, on your path to digital transformation...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- 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 |
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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?
Related to Your Project
- 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%
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Bojana Trajcheva is a seasoned content editor and innovation researcher with extensive experience in the tech and marketing industries. Formerly Editor-in-Chief at Studentsko Eho, she developed a strong foundation in content creation and editorial leadership. Bojana further honed her skills in senior innovation research roles and now brings this combined expertise to her work as an editor at DesignRush.
Sanja Srećković is an HR professional who utilizes her background in cultural anthropology to develop practical and successful HR methods for businesses. She served as a talent acquisition specialist at Petnica Science Center, then worked at SAT, an employment agency, where she successfully hired 100 people in just six months. She now employs her expertise in HR operations and management, talent assessment, and full-cycle IT recruitment to scale the teams and recognize top talent at DesignRush.
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