AccessPoint

AccessPoint is a professional employer organisation (PEO) that takes on HR administration, payroll, benefits and risk management for its client companies. The idea is that owners hand off the employment paperwork and compliance so they can spend their time running the business.

What AccessPoint offers

• HR outsourcing — online tools for onboarding, time-off tracking and benefits enrolment, run by its HR team.
• Payroll — integrated payroll processing with help staying within current employment law.
• Employee benefits — access to healthcare plans and other benefits to help clients hire and keep staff.
• Risk management — safety specialists who carry out risk assessments and draw up loss prevention plans.
• Workers' compensation — cover options, claims administration and loss control, with advice on federal and state safety rules.
• Candidate sourcing — sending suitable applicants to interview for hard-to-fill roles.

Who it works with

Clients quoted on its site include a growing technology company, a legislative consultancy, a bank and a charter school, and it says it serves a range of industries.

Key facts

• Model: professional employer organisation
• Benefits experience: over 30 years as a benefits provider
• Referral scheme: rewards for introducing new client companies