Skip to main content
CA PAGA lawsuits up 6x — Avg. employer settlement: $1.23M. — $1.23M avg. cost.
Get Protected
HRO Partnership
Fractional HR Leadership Without the Executive Salary
Full HR strategy, employee relations, compliance management, and leadership support—without co-employment, payroll bundling, or vendor lock-in.
What You Get With an HRO Partnership
Everything an in-house HR Director would deliver—at a fraction of the cost and with broader expertise.
Strategic HR Leadership
- Fractional HR Director support
- Quarterly HR strategy sessions
- Culture, retention & engagement planning
Employee Relations & HR Support
- Performance management guidance
- Investigations & documentation support
- Corrective action + terminations support
Compliance & Risk Oversight
- Policy + handbook creation and updates
- State, federal, and multi-state compliance
- Training requirements + tracking oversight
HR Systems & Process Optimization
- Onboarding & offboarding workflows
- HR tech stack audit + optimization
- Documentation & digital file infrastructure
How HRO Fits Into Your Organization
HRO is the model for employers who need high-quality HR leadership and tactical execution—but don't need a PEO or full admin outsourcing.
You Stay in Full Control
- You remain employer of record
- You keep your payroll + benefits vendors
- You control operations, hiring, and culture
We Become Your HR Leadership Arm
- We handle strategy, compliance, and employee relations
- We guide managers and supervisors directly
- We execute what most internal HR teams don't have time for
HRO vs ASO vs PEO
Three partnership models—each designed for a different level of support and control.
| Feature | HRO | ASO | PEO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer of record | |||
| Payroll administration | Optional | ||
| HR strategy + leadership | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Benefits & workers' comp | Use your vendors | Use your vendors | Provided by PEO |
| Employee relations | Strong | Moderate | Moderate |
| Best for | "We need an HR Director." | "We need admin + HR support." | "We want full consolidation." |
Who HRO Is Best For
Companies Without HR Leadership
- No HR Director or overstretched HR generalist
- Growing teams needing structure + expertise
- Managers needing guidance with tough situations
Multi-State & Scaling Employers
- Nationwide compliance oversight
- Complex workforce needs
- Expanding teams needing HR alignment
Organizations That Want to Keep Their Vendors
- Already have payroll + benefits vendors they like
- Want senior HR support without platform migration
- Prefer an advisory + execution relationship
Frequently Asked Questions
Need Real HR Leadership?
Get clarity on your HR risks or speak directly with a fractional HR leader.