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Administrative HR + Strategic Guidance
Administrative HR Outsourcing That Keeps Your Business Running Smoothly
Modern HR operations, proactive compliance, and strategic HR guidance—without giving up employer control.
Best for employers who want expert HR leadership while retaining full autonomy.
What You Get With an ASO Partnership
Administrative Operations (Done For You)
We handle the day-to-day so you can focus on revenue—not paperwork.
- Payroll processing & tax administration
- Time & attendance support
- Benefits administration support
- Employee onboarding/offboarding
- Secure document management
- HR system support (PRISM, HALO IQ, or your existing stack)
Proactive HR & Compliance Leadership
Not reactive consulting. Real ongoing oversight.
- Dedicated HR Business Partner
- Ongoing policy review & updates
- Wage & hour compliance support
- CA, multi-state, & federal compliance
- Handbooks, job descriptions, and safety documentation
- Real-time alerts for regulatory changes
- Required training oversight (harassment, safety, SB 553, etc.)
Strategic HR Guidance
Your HRBP becomes part of your leadership rhythm.
- Quarterly planning sessions
- Staffing & workforce planning support
- Risk scoring & mitigation strategies
- Culture, retention & engagement strategies
- Recruiting support (light) + job architecture guidance
Control Without the Complexity
ASO gives employers full control without drowning in admin.
- You remain employer of record
- You manage workers' comp
- You choose benefits providers
- We handle admin + compliance + HR intelligence
When ASO Is the Right Fit
ASO Partnership Is Ideal For:
- Employers 10–250 employees
- Companies that want HR leadership without co-employment
- Employers with in-house payroll/benefits teams needing support
- Businesses expanding into multiple states
- Organizations frustrated with reactive HR consultancies
- Teams that "don't know what they don't know" in compliance
ASO Is NOT the Right Fit If:
- You want turnkey compliance transfer → PEO is better
- You want executive-level HR leadership → HRO is better
How We Work With You
Assess
Interactive HR Risk Assessment reveals hidden exposure.
Optimize
We clean, standardize, and modernize your HR systems.
Protect
Proactive oversight keeps you ahead of compliance changes.
Support
We become your ongoing HR operations backbone.
Clear Deliverables (Always Included)
Each ASO engagement includes:
Why Employers Choose ASO Over PEO
A clear comparison to help you decide.
| Feature | ASO | PEO |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record | ||
| Control Retained | High | Low |
| Workers' Comp | Yours | Provided |
| Compliance Ownership | Shared | Mostly PEO |
| Payroll & Benefits Admin | ||
| Strategic HR Partner | ||
| Best Use Case | "I want support without losing control." | "I want maximum protection and simplicity." |
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