What Is a PEO? A Quick Guide for Social Justice Orgs

We know strong organizations need consistent, resilient & efficient operations. A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can help lighten administration as it relates to HR and compliance.

What Is a PEO?

A PEO partners with your organization to manage many HR and employment-related responsibilities through a co-employment model. Your nonprofit continues to hire, manage, and lead your staff, while the PEO handles administrative functions like payroll, benefits, and compliance. They provide support but do not override your org’s culture & values.

What Does a PEO Do?

Most PEOs provide services such as:

• Payroll and tax administration
• Employee benefits – often with the ability to offer a much larger & cost-effective benefits package
• Specific compliance & filings for certain types of employee benefits like 401k, 403b, etc.
• HR support and policies
• Workers’ compensation insurance & filings
• Employment law guidance
• Multi-state employee tax & compliance
• Compliance support for state and local HR laws (as we see wins related to increased minimum wage or paid employee leave change in cities, counties or states)
• Hiring and onboarding processes & tools

By combining these services under one provider, a PEO can provide key streamlining & guidance for HR-related functions & risks. Having these areas managed properly will only help your org better weather any administrative storms. We’re here if you have questions!