PEO (Professional Employer Organization) 

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a firm that provides comprehensive human resources (HR) services to small and medium-sized businesses through a co-employment arrangement. Under this model, the PEO becomes the employer of record for tax and legal purposes while the client business retains control over day-to-day business operations. 

Services typically offered by a PEO include: 

• Payroll processing and tax filing 

• Employee benefits administration 

• HR compliance and legal advisory 

• Workers’ compensation coverage 

• Employee onboarding and termination support 

• Training and performance management 

By partnering with a PEO, businesses can streamline HR operations, reduce administrative overhead, access better employee benefits, and improve compliance with labor laws — especially in multiple jurisdictions.