Payroll Processing
End-to-end payroll processing, tax withholding, direct deposits, W-2 filing, and full compliance with federal and state requirements.
Offer Better Benefits. Reduce HR Headaches. Keep Your Best People.
EmeraldHouse Consulting's PEO solution gives your business access to enterprise-grade HR infrastructure — without the enterprise price tag.
Understanding PEOs
What Is a PEO — and Why Does It Matter?
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) enters into a co-employment arrangement with your business. This means the PEO becomes the employer of record for HR and payroll purposes — pooling your employees with thousands of others to unlock Fortune 500-level benefits at a fraction of what they'd cost you alone.
You keep complete control over your day-to-day operations, team management, and strategic decisions. EmeraldHouse Consulting handles the administrative burden — payroll, compliance, benefits, workers' comp, and HR support — so you don't have to.
The result: your 50-person company can offer the same health benefits and HR resources as a company with 5,000 employees.
PEO Industry Facts
1 in 7
U.S. businesses now uses a PEO
7–9%
Faster growth for PEO clients vs. peers
50%
Lower employee turnover for PEO clients
$450B+
In worksite wages managed by PEOs annually
What You Get
Everything Included in Your EmeraldHouse Consulting PEO
Benefits Administration
Access Fortune 500-level health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Plus 401(k) plans and supplemental benefits — administered seamlessly.
Workers' Compensation
Comprehensive workers' comp coverage included. We manage claims, audits, and renewals — protecting your business and your people.
HR Compliance
Stay ahead of federal, state, and local employment law. We monitor regulatory changes and keep your policies, handbooks, and practices current.
Onboarding & Offboarding
Streamlined new hire onboarding, I-9 verification, policy acknowledgment, and smooth offboarding processes that protect your company.
HR Support Line
Your employees get direct access to a certified HR professional for questions, issues, and guidance — a benefit that builds trust and reduces manager burden.
See the Difference
PEO vs. Hiring an In-House HR Director
| Category | In-House HR Director | EmeraldHouse Consulting PEO |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $85,000–$130,000 salary + benefits + overhead | Starting at $1,800/mo (15 employees) |
| Benefits Access | Limited to your company's purchasing power alone | Fortune 500-level group rates immediately |
| Compliance Coverage | Single generalist — gaps in specialized knowledge | Full team of compliance specialists on call |
| Time to Onboard | 60–90 days to hire + 30–60 days to ramp up | Fully operational within 30 days |
| Scalability | Rehire required as headcount grows | Scales automatically with your team |
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Straightforward PEO Pricing for Growing Teams
No hidden fees. No long-term lock-in. Just enterprise-grade HR infrastructure at a price that makes sense for your business.
Starting at $150
per employee / per month
- ✓ Full payroll & tax administration
- ✓ Fortune 500 benefits access
- ✓ HR compliance & risk management
- ✓ Dedicated account manager
- ✓ No long-term contracts required
Common Questions
PEO Frequently Asked Questions
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) enters into a co-employment arrangement with your business. The PEO becomes the employer of record for HR and tax purposes, allowing your employees to access the PEO's large group benefits, while you retain full control over day-to-day management and operations.
Not at all. You maintain complete control over hiring, managing, and directing your workforce. EmeraldHouse Consulting handles administrative HR functions — payroll, benefits, compliance — while you run your business exactly as you do today.
EmeraldHouse Consulting's PEO services start at $150 per employee per month. This includes payroll processing, benefits administration, HR compliance support, and a dedicated account manager. Most clients see a net cost savings compared to managing these functions in-house.
PEOs deliver the most value for businesses with 50 to 1,000 employees — large enough that HR complexity is real, but not yet big enough to justify a full in-house HR department. EmeraldHouse Consulting specializes in exactly this range.
Most EmeraldHouse Consulting PEO clients are fully onboarded within 30 days of their initial strategy call. Our team manages the entire transition — from benefits enrollment to payroll system setup — so your team experiences zero disruption.
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