See how Nextep compares to other PEOs.
We offer features you may not have with your current PEO. A partnership with Nextep includes…
Transparent billing
Know exactly where your business dollars are going. Your invoice lists each cost separately.
Customized benefits
Our benefit strategists find the best plan options for your budget and unique needs.
personalized service
From day one, you get a Client Success manager backed by a team of experts.
Choose a competitor in the dropdown below to see how our services stack up.
| Service / Feature | NEXTEP | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile app | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Dedicated HR support | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Transparent billing | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Single login for all carrier sites | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Large group medical insurance | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| IRS-certified | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| Privately-owned | YES | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Customized benefit strategy | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | YES | NO | NO |
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Tired of “bundled” pricing that changes every pay cycle? Most PEOs use percentage-based billing that fluctuates with your payroll, making it impossible to budget. We prefer total transparency. With Nextep’s flat-fee model, you get a line-by-line look at exactly where your dollars are going. It’s predictable, honest, and saves you from the headache of manual audits.
You started your business to lead, not to dig through changing tax codes. As your Employer of Record, we shoulder the administrative liability for payroll taxes and workers’ comp. While you stay in the driver’s seat of your company and culture, we handle the fine print that usually eats up your Sunday afternoon. It’s about getting your time back so you can focus on growth, not paperwork.
Life is way too short to spend your summer on hold with a stranger. Every Nextep client is paired with a dedicated team of experts—HR, payroll, and benefits—who actually know your business by name. When you have a complex question, you get a direct answer from a real person who understands your goals. No “stranger-danger” support, just high-level expertise when you need it most.
You’re a CEO, not an admin assistant. Our Elevate by Nextep™ app gives your employees 24/7 access to their own W-2s, pay stubs, and benefit ID cards. They get the information they need instantly on their own devices, and you stop playing middleman for paperwork. It’s a total summer breeze that empowers your team and clears your desk for the work that actually matters.
At Nextep, we believe high-level HR requires a human touch. Your business is supported by a dedicated Client Success Manager and a team of specialists who treat your people like their own. Whether you’re navigating a complex hiring situation or just need a quick answer, you’ve got a direct line to experts who care. It’s personalized service that keeps your summer chill and your business moving.
Labor laws don’t stop at state lines, and neither do we. Whether your team is all in one office or spread across the country, we provide the national scale of a top-tier PEO with the local expertise your business needs to stay compliant. Your dedicated HR team stays ahead of your specific state and local regulations so you don’t have to. It’s world-class power delivered with a personalized touch, ensuring your expansion is a breeze.
With so many different PEOs to choose from, how do you know what to look for when shopping around?
Partnering with a PEO can be a great decision for your business, but it’s important to be sure you choose
one that fits you and your needs.
See if your PEO checks all the boxes!
Our technology delivers HR Where You Are®!
Easily toggle between your personal and admin accounts for quick access to all your employment needs. With Elevate by Nextep™, you and your people can manage your info in one place with a single login, anytime, anywhere, on any device.
“When we chose a new PEO, our main concern was technology, making things easier for our team. Nextep focused on getting to know us, supporting us, and figuring out exactly what we needed.”
Susan Lambert
DN2K