If you’re preparing for a PEO exit, you’re not alone, and you’re asking the right questions.
One of the most common ones we hear is: “Does Paylocity have a PEO?” The short answer is no, Paylocity is not a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). But it is one of the most powerful HR and payroll platforms available to businesses ready to leave the PEO model behind and take control of their operations.
At EmphasisHR, we work exclusively on the Paylocity platform, helping growing businesses like yours make the leap from PEO to independence, without sacrificing compliance, benefits, or support.
Let’s walk through what it means to leave your PEO, what Paylocity offers instead, and how EmphasisHR makes your transition seamless.
Understanding the PEO Exit
A PEO bundles HR services, payroll, benefits, and compliance under one roof. In a co-employment arrangement, the PEO becomes the employer of record for tax and benefits purposes. This model can offer simplicity, especially for small businesses, but it also creates limits.
When you’re ready to scale, you may find that the PEO model no longer supports your growth. You may be paying for services you don’t use, struggling with a lack of flexibility, or feeling like your business data is out of reach.
That’s when a PEO exit becomes a strategic move.
So, Does Paylocity Offer a PEO?
No, Paylocity is not a PEO. Instead, it’s a cloud-based platform built for businesses that want to manage their own HR, payroll, benefits, talent, and compliance, on their own terms.
This is exactly where EmphasisHR steps in.
The Best of Both Worlds: Paylocity + EmphasisHR
When businesses leave a PEO, they’re often worried about losing the “ease” of bundled services. With EmphasisHR, you won’t have to.
We provide PEO-level service without the PEO structure, delivering full-service HR outsourcing, payroll management, benefits administration, and compliance, exclusively on the Paylocity platform.
Here’s what that looks like:
✅ Hands-On HR Expertise
We become your full-service HR department, from employee relations to handbook development, so you’re not left navigating compliance on your own.
✅ Smooth Payroll Transitions
From implementation to first paycheck, we handle every detail. As exclusive Paylocity experts, we ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance at every step.
✅ Managed Benefits Without Co-Employment
We administer benefits with the same support you expect from a PEO, but your employees remain on your FEIN, not someone else’s. That’s real independence.
✅ Ongoing Platform Optimization
Most providers hand you the keys and walk away. We stay engaged, actively optimizing your Paylocity environment to meet the evolving needs of your business.
What Happens After You Leave the PEO?
A smooth PEO exit requires a thoughtful transition plan. At EmphasisHR, we’ve guided dozens of companies through this process, especially those coming off PEOs like ADP TotalSource, TriNet, and Insperity.
Here’s how we support the journey:
📌 1. Pre-Exit Planning
We assess your current PEO setup, identify hidden fees, and map your HR and payroll structure.
📌 2. Implementation & Data Migration
We configure your Paylocity platform and move over your payroll, benefits, and employee data—on time and without disruption.
📌 3. Ongoing HR Management
Once you’re live, we operate as your day-to-day HR and payroll team, ensuring nothing gets lost in the shuffle post-PEO.
Why Choose EmphasisHR?
We’re not generalists. We’re a team of Paylocity-only experts who live and breathe scalable HR solutions for growing companies.
Our difference:
- We don’t dabble in multiple platforms, we specialize in Paylocity.
- We don’t leave clients behind after launch, we manage your HR and payroll every day.
- We don’t offer cookie-cutter support, we tailor everything to your business goals.
Let us do the work, so you can focus on growth.
Ready for a Better Way Forward?
If you’re planning a PEO exit, your next move matters. Don’t go it alone.
EmphasisHR gives you the HR strength of a PEO, with the freedom and control of an independent business, all powered by the Paylocity platform.
👉 Schedule your free consultation today and find out how simple your PEO transition can be.
