Justworks PEO for Small Businesses

Through Justworks PEO, get payroll, HR, compliance, and access to benefits for the modern workplace — all easily managed from a powerful online software.

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Handle benefits, payroll, HR, and compliance for your small business — all in one place. See how easy it is to tackle your to-dos with our PEO platform online.

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Access to Employee Benefits
Access to Employee Benefits

Take care of your team with access to health insurance plans for small businesses from national and regional carriers.

Or, get the flexibility to compare plans on the open market or carry over your existing coverage. Go beyond the basics with additional benefits like 401(k), mental health services, on-demand primary care, family-building services, and more.

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Compliance Support
Compliance Support

Staying compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws is easier with Justworks PEO.

From taxes and online training to workers’ compensation and state unemployment insurance, you’ll have the support and resources you need to stay compliant.

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Automated Payroll Services
Automated Payroll Services

Whatever shape or size your team takes, our payroll services for small businesses offer a seamless experience to help you pay everyone easily.

Simplify payroll tasks, make flexible and fast payments, and consolidate your financial tools with integrations and add-on features. Stay compliant with the confidence that your payroll needs are squared away.

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HR Tools
HR Tools

Ditch the spreadsheets. Get more done in less time so you can focus on running your business.

Manage your team from one place with HR tools and integrations that help you take care of administrative tasks in no time. Drive growth with business decisions backed by easily understood data from our integrated reporting features.

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Time Tracking
Time Tracking

Streamline timekeeping with an integrated time tracking solution that automatically syncs to payroll.

Reduce the risk of errors with reliable support and robust safeguard features to help you maintain accuracy and compliance. With Justworks Time Tracking, employees can easily and reliably track time on the web, mobile, or Slack.

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What the Numbers Say About PEOs

Data is hard to deny. That’s why benchmarking is so helpful when choosing a solution. See what the NAPEO numbers say about the benefits of working with a Professional Employer Organization.

Employees Plus YellowAttract & Retain Talent

Through a PEO, employers can offer a more competitive benefits package to attract and retain talent. PEOs give small businesses access to benefits your team wants at prices typically only available to large companies.

12-14%

lower employee turnover
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With our PEO buying power, you can offer your employees large-company benefits. Get access to large-group health insurance, vision, and dental plans from regional and national carriers at better rates.

37%

average health benefits-related cost savings per employee
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Businesses working with a PEO spend less per employee. That means small businesses can save more on employee admin while accessing more tools and services.

$450

less spent per employee on administrative costs for businesses that use a PEO
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Businesses working with a PEO grow faster than those that don’t. With Justworks PEO, you can handle benefits, payroll, HR, and compliance — all in one place. Our intuitive software makes it even easier to do more in less time.

7-9%

7-9% faster growth in businesses working with a PEO

12-14%

lower employee turnover

37%

average health benefits-related cost savings per employee

$450

less spent per employee on administrative costs for businesses that use a PEO

7-9%

7-9% faster growth in businesses working with a PEO

Basic

Payroll, Benefits, HR tools, and Compliance

$59

/month per employee
$49/month after 50+ employeesKey Features
    Payroll for all employees
    HR Consulting
    24/7 Support
    Commuter Benefits
    Access to Time Tracking
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Everything in Basic + Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision

$99

/month per employee
$89/month after 50+ employeesKey Features
    Everything in Basic
    Medical Insurance
    HSA/FSA Accounts
    Health Advocacy Services
    One Medical (Where Available)
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Have You Heard of Just Thrive?

We're on a mission to support minority and women-owned businesses. Ask your sales rep about Just Thrive to learn how your MWBE can access discounts on Justworks PEO.

Hear What Customers Have to Say

Carey J.
"Justworks was a perfect match to what we were looking for!"

“The best part about Justworks is the onboarding process. I've never had an experience where the service provider was so on top of every detail and ensured we completed every step of the process on time. The team was readily available to us and had a quick turnaround on every question we had. The ease of integration and transferring from our previous provider was amazing - it couldn't have been a smoother process!”

Verified User
Small Business
Nov 7, 2023
Jennifer G.
"Justworks makes it easy"

"Justworks is so easy to use and has all the features our business needs. Their customer support is very helpful and timely. Setting up new employees is a breeze and it makes the hiring process simple. As a small business we are able to gain access to big business employee benefits."

Verified User
Small Business
Feb 13, 2024
Andrew B.
"Justworks is great, especially for a brand new small org"

"Unlike most PEOs, you can get benefits and payroll started with as few as two W-2 employees. Our company, Kindness, began with two employees, one of whom was in Hawaii, which has unique rules regarding healthcare. Justworks was one of the only companies willing to tackle this challenge, which allowed us to provide healthcare within a month or two of starting this new company."

Verified User
Small Business
Feb 15, 2024
Mike E.
"A Small Business Life-Saver"

 “Justworks makes handling payroll and paying contractors so much simpler than I ever thought possible when starting our business 13 years ago. Since we've been working with Justworks, all of my payroll and payroll tax compliance issues for our 9-person team have gone away. I no longer get mail from the IRS asking why I paid but didn't file a form, or vice-versa.”

Verified User
Small Business
Oct 31, 2023
Mal G.
"A gamechanger for small businesses"

“There are too many great things to name just one. The short list is that Justworks (1) reduces costs to small businesses to offer benefits like health insurance (2) helps my multi-state remote business stay in compliance with a variety of laws and regulations (providing the value of a full-time employee) and (3) has a great user interface (e.g., the new expenses tool has saved us hours of spreadsheet work).”

Verified User
Small Business
Oct 30, 2023
Jake H.
"Justworks is honestly near perfect.. in the best way!"

“The ease of use is incredible. The staff is top notch. It takes care of everything and my entire plate is so much lighter because of them. I am able to bring on contractors so simply, all payroll is a breeze, and knowing that compliance is taken care of is an absolute relief. I can't say enough amazing things about them.”

Verified User
Small Business
Feb 13, 2024
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Expertise You Can Trust

Justworks PEO is IRS-certified and ESAC-accredited, which means we’re subject to stringent operational and financial standards.* Our PEO solution also offers 24/7 support, which has earned us six consecutive wins at the Stevie Awards, the world’s top honors for sales and customer service.

*The IRS does not endorse any particular certified professional employer organization. For more information on certified and accredited PEOs, you can go to www.IRS.gov and www.ESAC.org

Questions? We've Got You Covered

Why choose a PEO?

PEOs, like Justworks PEO, work with small businesses to help them manage payroll, certain human resources functions, access to benefits, compliance, and other employer-related administrative functions necessary to run a business. That makes a PEO a great option for companies looking to hand off more administrative tasks and run their business more efficiently with online HR software and tools. Some benefits of PEO for small businesses include time savings and reduced costs on employee benefits, remote team and hiring support, and protection against risk.

Who manages the employees in a PEO arrangement?

PEOs operate under a co-employment model where the PEO is listed as a co-employer. This enables the PEO to help ease the burden of payroll, access to benefits, and HR administration, freeing you up to run your business. That means when you join Justworks PEO, you will maintain full control over hiring decisions, running your team, and handling business operations.

How do I sign up?

Click "Get Started" with Basic or Plus to start signing up for Justworks PEO. Then, apply for workers’ comp coverage and explore Justworks PEO's tools. You can complete your enrollment once your company is approved.

What does onboarding to a PEO look like?

Once you’ve completed enrollment, we’ll get you up and running immediately.

First, set the date you’ll launch Justworks PEO: Either the 1st or 16th of the current or upcoming month when your first payroll will run. Then, work with your dedicated onboarding manager to activate your account, close your existing account (if you’re making the switch from another provider), set up benefits, and get your employees on the platform.

How does billing work?

With our monthly billing plan, you’re billed for every active employee on Justworks PEO on the second payroll of the month.

Part-time employee Pricing: Standard Administrative Fees for part-time employees (defined as 29 or fewer expected hours per week), whether on Basic or Plus, are $59 per part-time employee per month for companies with 49 or fewer total employees and $49 per part-time employee per month for companies with 50 or more total employees. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits on Basic or Plus.

What happens if my company grows or shrinks?

Our plans are flexible. They’ll change with you! Regardless of whether you’re on our Basic or Plus plan, you’ll be billed for the actual number of W-2 employees you pay through the platform each month. If our PEO Basic Plan no longer fits your company’s needs, Justworks Payroll might be a better fit. Payroll is a great option for small teams with at least one W-2 employee or contractor-only businesses.

Is there a discount for part-time employees?

Plan pricing is for full-time employees (defined as 30+ expected hours per week, regardless of member type in Justworks). Standard Administrative Fees for part-time employees (defined as 29 or fewer expected hours per week), whether on Basic or Plus, are $59 per part-time employee per month for companies with 49 or fewer total employees and $49 per part-time employee per month for companies with 50 or more total employees.

Can I switch PEO plans?

Yes, you can switch between Basic and Plus plans. Reach out to Justworks support via email, chat, Slack, or by phone at (888) 534-1711. We’re here to help 24/7. If possible, notify us a month or more before you’d like to make the switch.

What happens if we join Justworks mid-year?

Two things factor into a mid-year switch: tax obligations and benefits. 

A mid-year switch to Justworks PEO would not reset your federal payroll tax obligations. Your state payroll tax obligations will depend on the state. If your team is enrolled in benefits, note that deductibles and FSA accounts may be affected. Get started anytime for help with the switch.

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