HR, handled. We cover the complete employee lifecycle.
Get a local, dedicated Client Success Manager from day one, plus a Human Resources Business Partner who manages employee handbooks, onboarding logistics, and complex HR questions. Enjoy expert human support every day.
Supporting the complete journey.
From hiring, training, compliance, and beyond, Nextep HR experts are here for every step of employment. See how dedicated human support and intuitive tech make it seamless.
Finding the right people shouldn’t be your second job.
John owns a small business and recently partnered with Nextep.
He needs two new team members. Instead of writing job posts from scratch and drowning in unqualified resumes, his dedicated HR Business Partner steps in. Nextep crafts the job descriptions, runs local salary assessments, and pre-screens applicants, presenting John with only the top-tier candidates.
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- Market Salary Assessments
- Job Descriptions
- Recruiting Services & Applicant Tracking
- Pre-Employment Background Checks
- Drug-Free Workplace Policy & Screening
- Custom Offer Letter Templates
Welcome aboard, before they even arrive.
John extends offers to Della and Tim. Both accept! Instead of handing them a stack of paper forms, Nextep handles the automed onboarding process in the Elevate by Nextep™ app.
Nextep’s compliance team handles multi-state reporting and adds them to the A+ rated workers’ comp policy. John simply logs in to verify Section 2 of the I-9. The new hires later enroll in benefits and download their first paychecks from their accounts.
+ HR Services Used
- Automated Onboarding
- Digital I-9 & E-Verify Integration
- Custom Handbook Digital Sign-Off
- Multi-State Tax Reporting
- Document Storage
- Online Benefits Enrollment
Guidance through bumps and big moments.
Work and life are filled with surprises. When Della announces she’s having a baby, Nextep guides John through FMLA documentation and helps Della update her health plan.
Tim has performance issues. John doesn’t have to guess at the legalities. His dedicated HR Business Partner provides guidance on corrective action, coaches him through constructive feedback, and discusses performance improvement plans. They also review the employee handbook to see if any company policies need updating.
+ HR Services Used
- FMLA Compliance
- Leave Administration Guidance
- Policies & Employee Handbooks
- Corrective Action Coaching
- Performance Review Systems
Departures and next steps.
Tim resigns so he can work with his uncle. The Nextep team issues Tim’s final paycheck in compliance with his state’s law, responds to the unemployment claim, notifies the benefits carriers, handles multi-state reporting, and processes his COBRA notifications. John’s liability is shielded.
Meanwhile, Della gets a promotion! John easily enters her new title, pay rate, and spot on the company org chart using the Company tab of his Elevate Edge by Nextep™ account. Della takes management-specific online training courses.
+ HR Services Used
- Termination Guidance & Documentation
- Unemployment Claims Management
- COBRA Benefits Administration
- Robust Online Employee Management
- Company Organizational Chart
- Free Online Training Library
Ready to grow, all over again.
With Tim’s departure and Della stepping into a new role, John’s team is shifting. His business is growing, and he needs to backfill the roles while hiring two more engineers to support their expansion.
John gets an in-person visit with his local Client Success Manager to plan for the growth. Nextep already knows his business, culture, and exact needs, so the new job descriptions, salary assessments, and enhanced recruiting plan are quickly implemented. The employee lifecycle comes full circle and begins anew.
+ HR Services Used
- Local Client Success Manager
- Scalable Workforce Planning
- Dedicated Ongoing HR Support
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Common HR Questions
What HR services does Nextep provide?
Nextep provides comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including job descriptions, recruiting, background checks, online onboarding, handbook development, performance management, harassment training, and dedicated case-by-case guidance.
Do I get a dedicated HR representative or a call center?
You get a dedicated local Client Success Manager from day 1 and a dedicated HR Business Partner assigned to your account. You skip anonymous ticket queues and work with experts who know your name and your business.
How does Nextep support compliance and handbooks?
Our HR experts work with you to draft and continuously update an employee handbook that’s custom-tailored to your company’s policies, ensuring it’s aligned with federal, state, and local laws. We store the handbook securely in your Elevate by Nextep™ online account for easy employee access and digital sign-off.
Can Nextep help with employee onboarding and training?
Yes. Our paperless onboarding guides new hires through tax forms, direct deposit, and benefit selections. We also provide a core online training library at no additional cost with thousands of courses covering safety, compliance, and professional development.