Year founded:
2002
Tell us a little about your business: 
A Professional Employer Organization, commonly known as a PEO, is a company that partners with businesses to manage many of the administrative responsibilities associated with employing people. Through a co-employment relationship, the PEO becomes the employer of record for certain tax and administrative purposes, while the client company continues to manage its employees, daily operations, hiring decisions, company culture, and business strategy.
PEOs typically provide services such as payroll processing, payroll tax administration, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, human resources support, compliance guidance, risk management, employee onboarding, and access to human resources technology. By consolidating these services under one provider, a PEO can reduce administrative complexity and allow business leaders to spend more time focused on revenue, operations, customers, and growth.
One of the primary advantages of working with a PEO is access to resources and expertise that may otherwise be difficult or expensive for a small or mid-sized company to maintain internally. A PEO can provide experienced human resources professionals, benefits specialists, payroll support, safety consultants, and compliance guidance without requiring the business to hire a large internal administrative team.
PEOs can also help organizations offer more competitive employee benefits by combining employees from multiple client companies into a larger benefits pool. This may give smaller employers access to benefit plans, technology, and support systems that are typically associated with larger organizations.
A PEO does not take control of the business or replace company leadership. The business owner remains responsible for managing the company and directing employees. The PEO serves as an extension of the organization, providing infrastructure, expertise, and administrative support. The goal is to reduce risk, improve the employee experience, create greater operational consistency, and build a stronger foundation that allows the organization to scale more effectively.
What's a recent success story or milestone you're proud of?
A recent success I am proud of was helping a local construction company evaluate and transition to a PEO relationship. The process required more than simply presenting services. I worked closely with their leadership and HR team to understand their payroll, benefits, reporting, job costing, safety, and employee support needs.
By involving the right members of our team early, we were able to build a solution around how their organization actually operates rather than forcing them into a standard model. The result was a successful partnership that gave their internal team stronger support, better resources, and a clearer path forward as the company continues to grow.
I am especially proud of this milestone because it reflects how I approach business development. I do not view my role as simply selling a service. I work to understand the organization, identify what is creating unnecessary administrative burden, and connect the right people and resources to solve it. Earning their trust and seeing the relationship move from an initial conversation into implementation was a meaningful accomplishment.
What do you love most about being part of this chamber?
The diversity of course!
What would you like our chamber members to know about your business which isn’t necessarily obvious?
What may not be obvious is how personal our service model is. At Syndeo, clients work with dedicated local professionals who know their business, understand their employees, and respond when support is needed.
We provide more than payroll and benefits. We serve as an extension of the internal team, helping leaders solve HR challenges, reduce administrative burdens, and support their people with consistent, responsive service.
What benefits have you found being an LGBTBE?
Being an LGBTBE has created meaningful opportunities to build relationships with organizations that value supplier diversity and inclusive business practices. It has increased visibility, expanded our network, and opened doors to conversations that may not have happened otherwise.
More importantly, it allows us to show up authentically while supporting other diverse businesses and contributing to a stronger, more inclusive business community.
Learn more at https://www.syndeohro.com/