Your Trusted Partner for ASO Professional Services
Consolidated Employer Services is one of the top ASO services, delivering full-service HR, payroll, benefits, and risk management through personalized, hands-on support.
Many companies start by searching for professional employer organizations, but quickly learn that a PEO often means shared liability, bundled services they don’t need, and less say in how their employees are managed. CES offers a smarter option: all the same benef
Why Businesses Choose CES
As an Administrative Service Organization (ASO) built for small businesses, CES provides comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and risk management solutions that simplify operations, reduce compliance risk, and keep your people supported—all while you retain full control over your employees.
Here’s what sets us apart:
A dedicated client team who knows your business personally
On-site payroll transition training
Fully integrated systems; HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance all in one place
An Ohio-based service customized for your business
Unlike large Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) that focus on volume, CES focuses on service and relationships. When you call, every phone on your team’s desk rings until someone answers. There’s no voicemail queue, no delayed response, because every employee issue is treated as urgent.
We partner with small to mid-sized companies who need the expertise of a full HR department without the cost, turnover, or restrictions of a PEO or onsite HR department. Our integrated model removes the burden of juggling multiple vendors and keeps your administrative operations streamlined and compliant.
CES Offerings for ASO Services Nationwide
If you’re researching a professional employer organization, it’s important to understand your options. CES provides all the core services of a PEO but with the independence and flexibility of an ASO.
Our ASO programs include:
HR compliance and documentation management
Payroll administration and tax filing
Benefits administration and enrollment
Workers’ compensation and unemployment management
With CES, you stay the employer of record and maintain complete control over your team.
Human Resources Management
Our human resources management team operates as a fully certified department for your business, replacing the fragmented consulting model with comprehensive management and daily support.
Every client begins with a comprehensive HR audit that reviews handbooks, policies, safety manuals, and employee files for compliance gaps. From there, we provide proactive updates, ongoing training, and immediate response whenever an employee issue arises.
Our team includes SHRM- and SPHR-certified professionals who manage compliance, documentation, and employee relations for thousands of workers across multiple small businesses. We operate as an extension of your team, not an outside advisor.
Payroll Management
Unlike most payroll companies or PEOs, CES gives you full visibility into payroll processing. Our cloud-based payroll management and HR platform integrates every part of your employee lifecycle: onboarding, payroll, time tracking, and benefits.
From paperless tax forms to electronic benefit selection that shows paycheck impact, every detail is designed for clarity and convenience.
A dedicated new client coordinator manages your setup, transferring all necessary data, such as demographics, pay rates, PTO, and deductions. You'll complete two on-site guided payrolls to ensure your system is accurate and easy to use before launch.
Employee Benefits
You don't need to be a large corporation to offer great benefits. CES helps small businesses access competitive health plans and retirement programs, all managed through a single, simplified system.
Our employee benefits solutions include:
- Access to multiple employer plans (MEWAs) for cost savings
- Expert guidance on health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
- A CES-managed 401(k) plan through Transamerica with integrated payroll deductions
- Employee education and enrollment meetings (virtual or on-site)
With CES, benefits become effortless for both you and your employees.
Risk Management
Many small businesses unknowingly operate with outdated policies, incomplete I-9s, or missing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) documentation. CES corrects those risks before they cause problems.
Our risk management audits and compliance programs include:
- Updated handbooks and job descriptions
- Department of Labor readiness
- Safety and harassment prevention training
- Workers' compensation and unemployment management
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Your Success is Our Success
In 2022, Consolidated Employer Services processed payroll, managed risk, and found the right benefits for employees in over 40 states. CES is responsible for paying over a quarter billion dollars in wages and taxes in the past year
But what matters most isn’t the scale, it’s the service. Every client, regardless of size, receives the same level of attention and professionalism from Consolidated Employer services, the top employer services organization, because when your business succeeds, so do we.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our clients typically transition payroll first, since it's the backbone of every other function. From there, we integrate HR, benefits, and risk management at your pace. The setup is fully managed by our new client coordinator, so you never have to worry about technical steps or data transfer.
Our ASO models are designed to work as a complete system, but we tailor solutions based on what you need. Your CES sales consultant will analyze your needs and make a recommendation tailored to your company.
We're headquartered in Ohio and specialize in ASO for businesses nationwide, but our clients operate in 42 states. Whether you have local or multi-state operations, our systems and expertise scale to fit your needs.