As your business grows, so do your HR and payroll needs. Many companies turn to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for help, only to discover that these bundled services come with high costs, limited flexibility, and a lack of transparency. If you’re searching for affordable PEOs or a smarter alternative, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
At EmphasisHR, we offer a unique and affordable alternative to traditional PEOs, built exclusively for growing businesses on the Paylocity platform. We deliver the expertise and consistency of a PEO, without the drawbacks. Our goal is simple: to give you peace of mind while helping your business thrive.
The True Cost of a PEO
On the surface, PEOs offer convenience by bundling HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services. But that convenience comes at a steep price. Many companies experience:
- Hidden Fees: Costs are often buried in your total payroll bill.
- Loss of Control: Your employees become part of the PEO’s tax ID, complicating ownership of your workforce.
- Generic Service: PEOs use a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t scale with your business’s unique needs.
In contrast, businesses today are looking for affordable PEOs that don’t sacrifice quality or control. That’s where EmphasisHR comes in.
Why Growing Businesses Need a Different Approach
You’ve outgrown the startup phase, but your HR model may not have caught up. As you scale, you need more visibility, better systems, and a partner who understands your business.
EmphasisHR is a full-service HR and payroll outsourcing firm that provides all the support of a PEO, without becoming your employer of record. You retain full control of your team, data, and decisions, while we handle the heavy lifting.
The EmphasisHR Advantage: Affordable, Scalable, and Paylocity-Exclusive
EmphasisHR is mutually exclusive to the Paylocity platform. This is a key differentiator.
We’re not just familiar with Paylocity, we’re experts. Our team is purpose-built around it, meaning your implementation, optimization, and ongoing service are handled by people who live and breathe the platform.
What sets us apart:
- Cost Transparency: We offer flat, predictable pricing. No hidden margins or admin fees buried in payroll.
- Full-Service Support: From onboarding to offboarding, compliance to compensation strategy, we handle it all.
- Customizable Benefits: Access to competitive benefits packages without being locked into a pooled plan.
- Implementation through First Paycheck: We guide you through every stage, seamlessly.
Our clients consistently report lower costs, greater autonomy, and stronger employee satisfaction after leaving their PEO for EmphasisHR.
When Is the Right Time to Leave Your PEO?
If any of the following apply to your business, it may be time to explore an alternative:
- You’ve reached 25+ employees and need more flexibility.
- You’re experiencing sticker shock from annual PEO increases.
- You want to customize your benefits or payroll setup.
- You’re looking to improve your technology with Paylocity
The reality is, most companies stay with their PEOs out of habit or fear of transition. But moving away from a PEO doesn’t mean going it alone. With EmphasisHR, you get a dedicated partner who takes care of your HR, payroll, and compliance, so you can focus on growth.
Why Paylocity Users Choose EmphasisHR
We don’t just work with Paylocity, we’re exclusive to it. That means everything we do is designed to make your Paylocity investment work harder for you.
- Faster Implementation: We cut setup time by more than half.
- Better Utilization: Most companies only use a fraction of Paylocity’s tools. We unlock its full potential.
- Seamless Support: No more juggling platforms or vendors—we’re your single source of truth.
Our strength is experience. Our focus is your growth.
Let Us Do the Work
Affordable doesn’t mean DIY. With EmphasisHR, you don’t have to compromise on service, systems, or results.
We combine expert guidance with best-in-class technology to deliver a premium HR experience, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional PEO.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Ready to make the switch from a PEO, or curious what it could look like? Schedule a free consultation with EmphasisHR today. We’ll evaluate your current setup, identify opportunities to cut costs, and show you how our Paylocity-exclusive model gives you the control and consistency your business needs.
Let us do the work, so you can do what you do best: grow.
