How does an outsourced HR department compare to hiring an in-house HR manager?

One HR hire costs about $100,000–$200,000 a year with benefits and taxes, before software, depending on whether it's an HR specialist or an HR manager. With Foundation or Complete, you get an entire team of HR specialists—payroll, benefits, compliance—for a fraction of that cost. Plus, you're never without coverage during vacations or turnover.

Is my company too small for an outsourced HR department?

We work with companies from 10 to 500+ employees. In fact, smaller companies often benefit the most—you get access to HR expertise and systems that would otherwise be out of reach. Our tiered pricing means you only pay for what you need.

What if I already have an HR person on staff?

Great! Foundation or Complete can work alongside your existing HR team, handling the administrative burden so they can focus on strategic initiatives. We become your back office, not a replacement.

How long are your contracts?

We believe in earning your business every month. Our agreements include a 30-day cancellation clause—no long-term lock-ins. Most clients stay for years because the value is clear, not because they're trapped.

What systems and technology do you use?

We leverage enterprise-grade HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms that integrate seamlessly. You get access to powerful technology without the cost of purchasing and maintaining it yourself.

Foundation & Complete

Stop Wasting Time on HR Chaos. Your Team Deserves a Grown-Up HR Department.

Fully outsourced HR that handles payroll, benefits, compliance, and more—so you can focus on running your business.

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From HR Chaos to Confident Leadership

Most business leaders didn't start their company to manage HR headaches.

Compliance Anxiety

Constantly worried about lawsuits, audits, and regulations you don't fully understand.

Leadership Distraction

Spending hours on employee issues instead of growing your business.

High Turnover

Losing good people because you lack the HR infrastructure to retain them.

One HR mistake can cost six figures.

Don't let HR chaos become your company's most expensive problem.

Foundation & Complete

What You Get

Foundation and Complete give you an entire HR department without the overhead of building one yourself.

A Named HR Business Partner
A Monday Brief on everything open, same-day written answers, video calls on demand, and scheduled quarterly strategy meetings
Compliance & Labor Audits
Proactive reviews that catch problems before they become lawsuits
Performance & Payroll
Full-cycle HR operations managed by experts
Engagement, Training & Culture Support
Build a workplace where people thrive

$100K–$200K

A year for one HR hire, with benefits and taxes, before software

Why hire one person when you can have a complete HR department?

Our team includes specialists in compliance, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and more—all for less than a single hire.

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

Six core areas where your outsourced HR department changes the business.

Compliance Covered

Stay ahead of federal, state, and local regulations. No more compliance anxiety.

Smarter Hiring

Job descriptions, interview guides and hiring workflows, with full-cycle recruiting as an add-on.

Labor ROI

Save $75K-$125K annually compared to building an internal HR department.

Manager Coaching

Turn your managers into leaders with ongoing development and support.

Enterprise Tech, Managed

Access powerful HR systems without the cost of ownership.

Culture & Engagement

Build a workplace where people want to stay and grow.

Industries we know

Industries We Serve

Specialized HR expertise for your specific industry challenges.

Powerful HR Technology Included

Foundation and Complete include access to our full suite of HR software modules.

Payroll

Paperless processing
Tax compliance & filing
Unlimited reporting
Direct deposit

Benefits Administration

Plan quotes & design
Benchmarking analysis
Open enrollment support
Employee communication

Core HR

Recruitment & ATS
Onboarding workflows
Performance management
Incident tracking

Time & Labor

Accruals management
Scheduling tools
Leave management
PTO requests & approvals

Compliance

Training courses
Compliance library
Live HR support
Policy management

Additional Tools

ACA tracking
Background checks
Labor law posters
HR analytics

How we work with you

Three Ways to Work With Us

Strategic, Foundation and Complete are alternatives: pick the one that fits today, and move up as you grow.

Strategic

Owners who keep HR in-house

We find what's wrong, then give your team the plan and an advisor.

Up to 30 employees: $1,000/month
31–50 employees: $1,000/month

HR Strategic Plan: compliance gaps, priorities and a 12-month roadmap
A senior HR advisor for your internal team
Policy and handbook review
Guidance on complex employee situations
Gold Standard audit included
PPCL manager training: $900 per manager

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Foundation

Owners who want the essentials handled

We run payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, leave, the handbook and filings, and keep them right.

First 10 employees: $1,650/month
Each employee 11–50: +$155/month

Payroll and benefits administration
Onboarding and offboarding
Leave administration
Employee handbook and required filings
A named HR business partner
A Monday Brief on everything open
Same-day written answers to your questions
Video calls on demand
Scheduled quarterly strategy meetings
Gold Standard audit included
PPCL manager training: $900 per manager

More about Foundation

Complete

Owners who want HR run and improved

Everything in Foundation, plus performance, pay, culture and manager training.

First 10 employees: $3,500/month
Each employee 11–50: +$299/month

Everything in Foundation
Performance management and reviews
Pay ranges and compensation benchmarking
Manager training: the People Processes Certified Leader (PPCL) program
Culture, engagement and retention
Gold Standard audit included
PPCL manager training included

More about Complete

Each additional state: $500 one-time, then $50/month.

More than 50 employees? Priced to your company. Book a 30-minute call

Trusted by Growing Companies

See what our clients have to say.

“The best part of People Processes is not the services they provide but the people who work there. They are always incredibly helpful and patient. We are thankful to have a team like People Processes that offers great benefits for our employees!”

Audrey MathesonCFO, Agri-Industrial Supply

“We've had the privilege of working with People Processes for just about a year. They have helped us remarkably with their HR systems. I've just been blown away with how professional their whole team is, how responsive they are, and their willingness to find solutions. I can't recommend them highly enough.”

Darren VirassammyCEO, 34 Strong, Inc.

“The People Processes team handles all of our HR needs with professionalism and care. I can focus on running the business knowing HR is in expert hands.”

Chad DavisVP of Operations, Vectair Systems, Inc.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Foundation and Complete.

How does an outsourced HR department compare to hiring an in-house HR manager?: One HR hire costs about $100,000–$200,000 a year with benefits and taxes, before software, depending on whether it's an HR specialist or an HR manager. With Foundation or Complete, you get an entire team of HR specialists—payroll, benefits, compliance—for a fraction of that cost. Plus, you're never without coverage during vacations or turnover.
Is my company too small for an outsourced HR department?: We work with companies from 10 to 500+ employees. In fact, smaller companies often benefit the most—you get access to HR expertise and systems that would otherwise be out of reach. Our tiered pricing means you only pay for what you need.
What if I already have an HR person on staff?: Great! Foundation or Complete can work alongside your existing HR team, handling the administrative burden so they can focus on strategic initiatives. We become your back office, not a replacement.
How long are your contracts?: We believe in earning your business every month. Our agreements include a 30-day cancellation clause—no long-term lock-ins. Most clients stay for years because the value is clear, not because they're trapped.
What systems and technology do you use?: We leverage enterprise-grade HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms that integrate seamlessly. You get access to powerful technology without the cost of purchasing and maintaining it yourself.