We share a hometown with the University of Oklahoma. Now, we share a court. You’ll see the Nextep name on the hardwood during every men’s and women’s OU basketball home game. Two Norman organizations. One shared drive to build winning teams.
HR where you are®
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Build something great. We’ll handle the HR.
Partner with the industry-leading PEO. Nextep manages your HR, payroll, employee benefits, and risk & compliance, all on one intuitive tech platform.
We take on the administrative liability of employment so you get your time back and can focus entirely on what matters: growing your business.
Uncompromising security since day one.
When you outsource your HR and payroll, stability is everything. When it comes to your dollars and your data, there is no room for error.
For nearly 30 years, Nextep has built a secure, reliable foundation for growing businesses nationwide. We hold the PEO industry’s most rigorous credentials: we’re an IRS-certified CPEO, ESAC accredited, and SOC 1 Type 2 compliant. Pair that with our ClearlyRated Best of HR Services award, and you get the ultimate peace of mind. Your business is safe in our hands.
The PEO AdvantageYou run the business.
You run the business.
We take the liability.
As your company grows, so does the administrative burden. Tax codes, workers’ compensation claims, and healthcare renewals eat up the hours you should be spending on strategy.
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) fixes that through a model called co-employment. You maintain 100% control of your daily operations and culture. We become your employer of record for administrative purposes, absorbing the risk, handling the tax filings, and securing Fortune 500 health benefits.
See How PEO WorksWhat’s taking up too much of your time?
Stop wrestling with spreadsheets and tax codes.
We handle the heavy lifting of getting your people paid. You get flawless payroll, automated tax filings, and transparent, itemized, flat-fee billing. No percentage-based surprises. Just your people getting paid on time, every time.
Take a Look at Our PayrollBig-company benefits without the big-company budget.
Attract top talent with premium health, dental, vision, and various ancillary plans. We pool our resources to give your team top-tier health plans, while our local experts handle open enrollment and all the employee questions.
Explore BenefitsReal human resources support from day one.
You shouldn’t have to navigate employee relations alone. In addition to your expert HR Business Partner, you get a dedicated, local Client Success Manager from day one. From onboarding to offboarding, we’re your built-in HR team.
See Our End-To-End HRWorkers’ compensation and compliance made easy.
Changing state laws and managing workers’ comp claims can drain your energy. We take on the liability as your co-employer. Our IRS-certified team keeps you compliant so you can focus on growing your business.
No Risk, All Reward Elevate Edge by Nextep™
Intuitive admin tools in your pocket. A real human advocate on speed dial.
Most platforms force you to choose between modern tech and actual human service. We give you both. Elevate by Nextep™ puts high-speed, intuitive tools in your pocket, plus you get a dedicated Client Success Manager who knows you by name from day one. Skip the ticket queues. Get a powerful tech platform and a consistent team of experts.
Approve payroll in 2 clicks
Approve payroll in two clicks right from your phone. No navigating a maze of menus when it’s time to process your company’s payroll.
Manage employees on the go
Update pay rates, titles, and job status on the go. View total comp reports, report workplace injuries, and much more from any device.
Onboard new hires with ease
Track new hire progress in real time. Our platform guides your team through tax forms, legal docs, and benefits choice.
Admin tools at your fingertips
Complete section two of the I-9 and approve time-off requests in batches. Your dashboard puts urgent tasks front and center.
Approve payroll from anywhere
Built for the people who build great companies.
Don’t take our word for it. See why businesses trust Nextep to protect their people & profits.
“When we were looking at making the switch to a new PEO, one of the things we were looking at is ‘how do we get the most value for our employees, for our health insurance,’ which is the number one care.”
Chris Klinke
Trango
90+
World-Class Client Satisfaction
Our Net Promoter Score (NPS) is considerably higher than the PEO industry average. We don’t just win clients; we keep them.
Best of HR Services Winner
Based entirely on verified client surveys, Nextep has secured back-to-back awards for service excellence. Read our reviews from clients.
“While the savings with Nextep was significant, the benefits we have now are much better and my employees are happier.”
— President, Technology Industry
“The extended services have been a real blessing to me…I appreciate the one-stop shop, and that was the thing that drove the decision.”
— Executive Coordinator, Nonprofit
“I truly feel like a valued client-not just a number.”
— Joy H. Happy Nextep Client
“Every time we’ve had a question or needed assistance, their team has been quick to respond, friendly, and truly knowledgeable.”
— Chelsey L., Happy Nextep Client
An app your employees will actually love.
Checking a pay stub or grabbing a benefits card shouldn’t require an instruction manual. We put everything your people need right in their pocket.
Payday, perfectly clear.
Employees receive a mobile notification the second they get paid. With one tap, they can view a beautifully simple breakdown of their taxes, deductions, and that hard-earned bonus. No more deciphering clunky PDF pay stubs.
Paycheck Received
Benefits in their back pocket.
Standing at the doctor’s office and forgot the insurance card? No problem. Employees can instantly pull up their active health coverage, policy numbers, and digital ID cards in the Elevate by Nextep™ app.
They can even log right into their benefit accounts from the app using single sign-in. No additional passwords to memorize.
Benefits Active
Big-company perks. Small-business soul.
Outsourcing HR shouldn’t erase your culture. As a premier Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Nextep equips businesses nationwide with the payroll, compliance, HR expertise, and Fortune 500-level benefits needed to scale. We pair intuitive technology with award-winning human support.
Local Hubs
Serving businesses nationwide with strategic local hubs across the U.S. Find a Nextep office near you.
Our Values
We believe in doing the right thing. Discover the core principles that drive our culture and client care.
The PEO Advantage
See how our comprehensive co-employment model protects your business and elevates the employment experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PEO and how does co-employment work?
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) partners with your business to provide comprehensive HR services. Through co-employment, we share employer responsibilities, allowing us to manage payroll, employee benefits, and risk compliance while you retain full control over your day-to-day operations and team culture. We take on the employment liability and you get your time back.
How does Nextep’s flat-fee billing work?
Unlike some traditional PEOs that charge a percentage of your total payroll, Nextep charges a predictable, flat fee per employee per month. This means your HR costs won’t unexpectedly spike just because you give a well-deserved raise or pay out annual bonuses. We also believe in total transparency, providing fully itemized invoices so you can see exactly where your dollars are going, line by line.
What technology support and access do my employees get?
Elevate by Nextep™, our tech platform, gives your team 24/7 mobile access to manage their accounts. They can view their pay stubs, download W-2s, show benefits cards, submit time-off requests, access employee perks, and more. If they have complex HR, benefits, payroll, or workplace injury questions, they can reach out directly to our experts through email, chat, or phone.
What happens during my first 30 days?
You get a team on day one. We immediately assign you a dedicated Client Success Manager to be your personal advocate throughout your entire partnership with Nextep. At the same time, you are paired with an implementation specialist to handle the technical heavy lifting: migrating data, structuring payroll, and guiding your team onto the Elevate by Nextep™ app. Our entire goal is a seamless transition with zero disruption to your daily business operations.
Get back to growing your business.
You focus on your bottom line. We take on the compliance, payroll, employee benefits, and HR liability as your PEO.