Independent Guidance to Make Informed Decisions

Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) offer bundled HR services that can be both convenient and cost-effective. Reynolds + Rowella offers independent, experienced PEO advisory services to help you evaluate the value of your current arrangement or find better options.

Whether you’re looking to switch providers, renegotiate a current contract or unhook from the PEO model all together, our team has the experience to help make an informed decision that supports long-term growth and can help execute on whatever direction makes the most sense.

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What is a PEO?

A PEO is a co-employment model where a third-party organization provides HR support & compliance, technology, and insurance – including benefits. You maintain control over day-to-day operations, but your employees are in a co-employment relationship between their employer and PEO for purposes of HR Compliance and cost containment around benefits.

PEOs are popular with small to mid-sized businesses seeking a partner to help shoulder liability, keep them in compliance and help with the procurement of richer benefits packages more economically.

What Do PEOs Offer?

PEOs bundle a wide range of HR functions into a single monthly fee or a percentage of payroll.

Common services include:

  • Payroll processing and tax administration
  • Health, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, etc.
  • Retirement benefits administration
  • Workers’ compensation and safety compliance
  • Human resources guidance and documentation
  • Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
  • Unemployment claims management
  • Onboarding and employee training tools

What are the Costs of a PEO?

PEO costs fall into two categories:

  • Flat fee per employee
  • Percentage of total payroll

Both approaches can be effective, depending on your company’s size and goals. As your business evolves, it’s important to review how your PEO arrangement fits into your overall growth plan. Cost structures, services, and flexibility can all shift as your needs change.

Reynolds  + Rowella brings clarity to your HR decisions. Our advisory team helps you step back, evaluate the cost-benefit of your current PEO model, and explore options that give you more control, better alignment with your business goals, and more value for your investment.

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Our services include:

PEO Evaluation and Benchmarking

Reynolds + Rowella provides a clear analysis of your current PEO agreement, what you’re paying, what you’re getting and whether it’s helping or hindering your long-term business objectives. We also benchmark your costs and services against market standards.

PEO Exit Planning and Transition Support

Leaving a PEO can be overwhelming, Reynolds + Rowella helps guide you through this transition. From payroll migration and compliance support to benefits re-evaluation and employee communication plans, Reynolds + Rowella makes the shift manageable and aligned with your goals.

HR Consulting That Fits Your Business

Unlike one-size-fits-all PEOs, our services are customized to your structure, growth stage, and team. Whether you need help with compliance, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation planning, policy development, or something else, Reynolds + Rowella delivers HR support that scales with you.

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Why Businesses Leave PEOs

Many businesses turn to a PEO to streamline HR and improve efficiency. As the business grows and operations become more complex, it is natural to reevaluate whether the current structure still supports long term goals. Regular independent reviews (every 2-3 years) help to ensure whether your current PEO partnership is evolving with your company’s needs and/or identify opportunities for improvement.

Common Reasons Businesses Reassess Their PEO Model:

  • Desire to bring HR functions in-house
  • Business growth that exceeds the PEO model’s scalability
  • Limited flexibility, customization, or support
  • Reduced need for pooled purchasing power for employee benefits
  • Greater control over internal policies, procedures, and benefit design

Reynolds + Rowella helps you weigh these factors thoughtfully using financial, operational, and compliance-focused lenses.

Why Choose Us for PEO Advisory Services?

Reynolds + Rowella is more than an HR service provider. We’re a trusted accounting and consulting firm with a strong regional presence and decades of experience advising businesses in Connecticut, New York, and beyond. Our HR team works closely with our financial and advisory teams to give you a 360-degree view of how HR impacts your bottom line. We provide customized insights based on your goals, growth plans, and internal capacity.

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Feeling boxed in by PEO contracts, rising costs, or generic support? You’re not alone. Many business leaders are looking for more agile solutions that are aligned with your business. Our team can help you make the decision with confidence and clarity.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how Reynolds + Rowella can help you make smarter, more strategic HR decisions.

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