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Forensic Compliance + Dedicated HR Partner
Outsourced HR That Handles Compliance — While You Keep Full Control
ASO gives you a dedicated HR partner, real-time compliance monitoring, and full admin support — without co-employment. You stay employer of record. We handle the rest.
Built for California employers with 10–250 employees who want protection without giving up autonomy.
What You Get With an ASO Partnership
HALO IQ Compliance Monitoring
Forensic-grade compliance oversight — without co-employment.
- HALO IQ risk scoring identifies compliance exposure
- Wage & hour, PAGA, and documentation gap analysis
- CA, multi-state, & federal regulatory monitoring
- Real-time alerts when regulations change
- PAGA cure process support for early violation resolution
- Required training oversight (harassment, safety, SB 553, etc.)
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)
Dedicated HR Business Partner
A named partner who knows your business and your compliance profile.
- Ongoing policy review & compliance updates
- Quarterly planning sessions tied to your risk profile
- Staffing & workforce planning support
- Culture, retention & engagement strategies
- Handbooks, job descriptions, and safety documentation
Control Without the Complexity
Full compliance protection while you stay employer of record.
- You remain employer of record
- You manage workers' comp and choose benefits providers
- We handle admin, compliance monitoring, and HR intelligence
- HALO IQ dashboard gives you visibility into your risk posture
When ASO Is the Right Fit
ASO Partnership Is Ideal For:
- Employers 10–250 employees who need compliance protection without co-employment
- Companies that want a dedicated HR partner and HALO IQ monitoring
- Employers with in-house payroll/benefits teams needing compliance oversight
- Businesses expanding into multiple states with varying regulatory requirements
- Organizations that need proactive compliance intelligence, not just admin support
- Teams that need visibility into their compliance risk posture
ASO Is NOT the Right Fit If:
- You want full co-employment with maximum compliance transfer → PEO may be a better fit
- You need executive-level strategic HR leadership → HRO may be a better fit
How We Work With You
Audit
HALO IQ forensic assessment maps your compliance exposure and risk profile.
Optimize
We close gaps, standardize processes, and build your compliance foundation.
Monitor
Ongoing HALO IQ compliance monitoring keeps you ahead of regulatory changes.
Partner
Your dedicated HRBP provides continuous oversight and strategic guidance.
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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PEO Partnership
Full co-employment with maximum compliance transfer, benefits, and workers' comp coverage.
HRO Partnership
Strategic HR leadership with a fractional HR Director and forensic compliance intelligence.
Outsourced HR Department
Short-term hiring sprints or long-term HR coverage — practical, compliant, and responsive.
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HR Risk Score
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Ready for Compliance Protection Without Co-Employment?
Start with a HALO IQ audit to see your compliance risk score — then let your dedicated HRBP build the protection plan.
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