Our Expertise / PEO
Few small business owners have the resources or the time to add HR-related responsibilities to their plate. As a PEO (Professional Employer Organization), we co-employ with you, allowing us to step in and provide everything from payroll services to human resources solutions to benefits administration and management so that business owners can focus on what they do best: running their company.
Clients find that working with a PEO increases their company’s productivity, profitability, and focus. And, according to NAPEO, small businesses that work with a PEO have been reported to grow 7-9% faster, have 10-14% lower employee turnover, and be 50% less likely to go out of business. Finally, for businesses that use a PEO, their administrative costs are roughly $450 lower per employee. Sounds like a win to us.
Payroll
As a PEO, we’re responsible for our PEO clients’ payroll-related tasks. No matter what the size of our clients’ team, we make sure their payroll is completed correctly and on time. Other payroll services include setting up direct deposits, designing customized payroll reports, preparing and administering relevant tax forms, and more.
Human Resources
We’ve certainly earned the title of The Human Resource Resource™. As a PEO, we manage a wide variety of our PEO clients’ HR-related tasks, from onboarding new employees to conducting HR assessments. Chances are — if they need it, we can do it.
Benefits Administration and Management
As a PEO, we administer and manage the following benefits: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, group term life insurance, and PTO.
“Cedar Direct is proud to partner with The Employer Group. Their expertise has lifted a significant administrative burden, letting us focus on growing our business. Working with The Employer Group has truly been a game-changer for Cedar Direct. Their professional support in managing employees and our employee handbook has freed us to focus on growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Partnering with TEG has been one of the best business decisions we have made.”
Jacob Thronson
Partner
Cedar Direct LLC
“Having a team to take care of the onboarding process and insurance items will help FCI get off on the best foot possible with our future team members. I already feel a sense of relief at having a dedicated person to call with questions about payroll and reimbursements. I know there is still work to do but today felt like a great step forward for FCI in building a more efficient organization. “
Rob Beach
Chief Operating Officer
Forward Community Investments, Inc.
“Partnering with The Employer Group has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our business. From day one, their team took the time to understand our unique needs and company culture, which made the transition seamless. Their expertise in payroll, HR, and benefits administration has allowed us to focus more on growing our business and less on administrative tasks. With TEG, we’ve never been just a number—they’re responsive, proactive, and genuinely invested in our success.”
Joe Leventhal
President
Professional Collectors Corporation
“Working with TEG to update our employee handbook was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team demonstrated expertise in employment law, compliance, and best practices, ensuring our handbook was not only compliant but also aligned with our company culture and values. Communication was seamless, deadlines were consistently met, and the final product exceeded our expectations. We recommend The Employer Group to any business looking to enhance their HR documentation with confidence and professionalism.”
Matthew Herrmann
Owner/Operator
Culver’s of Evergreen Park & Homer Glen, IL
“We originally engaged The Employer Group (TEG) solely for payroll services but have since expanded our partnership to include comprehensive human resources and benefits administration. This transition has streamlined processes and provided invaluable peace of mind regarding complex compliance mandates, allowing our internal team to refocus on core firm initiatives and continue delivering exceptional client service. Additionally, TEG collaborated with us to thoroughly refresh our employee handbook, ensuring our workplace policies remain robust and up to date in an evolving corporate landscape. Throughout this expansion, we have enjoyed highly personalized, responsive support from dedicated account representatives across payroll, benefits, and human resources—each just a phone call or email away.”
Mindy Walker
Business & Finance Director
Murphy Desmond S.C.
“At WEA Member Benefits, our employees are our most valued asset—and The Employer Group completely gets that. They’ve been an incredible partner for our HR services, working with us on administrative functions all the way through executive trainings. We have a great deal of trust in The Employer Group to care for our staff, and see them as a valuable member of our team.”
David Kijek, President/CEO
WEA Member Benefits
HR Client
“The Employer Group took the time up front to understand our business and our culture, which makes them a great partner. Early on they helped us align our HR function with our core values, and they continue to be an important strategic partner. I can’t say enough good things about them.”
Kevin Ripp, Director of Science and Innovation
Aquafix, Inc.
Payroll and HR Client
“The Employer Group has taken away the complexity of processing payroll and worrying about state and federal fillings. Having direct access to a specific payroll representative helps address issues in one call, whether mine or my employees. Plus, employees have online access to their pay information which has made it all easier. The Employer Group saves me time and money—I highly recommend The Employer Group for your payroll and human resources needs.”
Dan Cunningham, Owner
Fish Tales Restaurant, Green Acres Restaurant
Payroll Client