Certified Outsourced HR Services

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Most small business owners don’t have the time or resources to manage HR internally, but still need professional support. Consolidated Employer Services was built to fill that gap. We provide HR outsourcing that replaces fragmented vendor relationships with one complete, responsive, and qualified team.

Our certified HR professionals act as an extension of your business, not outside consultants. We handle compliance, onboarding, employee relations, and training, so you can focus on running your company.

Why Choose CES for Small Business HR Support

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Small businesses choose CES for human resources management because we deliver real HR support. When you call, you speak directly with your team, not a call center or chatbot. Every client gets the responsiveness, accountability, and expertise usually reserved for large corporations, without the cost or complexity of a PEO.

Here’s what sets CES apart from other HR outsourcing companies:

  • Immediate Access to Real People: Every phone in our office rings at once until someone picks up (usually within 10 seconds).
  • Dedicated Certified Team: You’re assigned a consistent team of HR, payroll, benefits, and risk professionals who know your business inside and out.
  • Compliance Confidence: Our proactive audits and policy updates keep you prepared for Department of Labor reviews, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, and changing state regulations.
  • Integrated Systems: Payroll, benefits, and HR data all live in one platform, eliminating the frustration of managing multiple vendors.
  • True Partnership: We don’t replace your office manager or internal team; we enhance them. CES provides back office services, working alongside you to solve problems before they escalate.

Every member of our HR team is SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certified, serving over 5,000 employees across hundreds of small businesses statewide.

CES HR Solutions for Small Businesses

At CES, we combine technology and personalized service to deliver HR systems that grow with your business. Our solutions cover every stage of the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to compliance, training, and retention.


Here’s what’s included in our comprehensive HR consulting services:

Current Human Resources Analysis

Every partnership starts with a complete HR audit. Our SHRM- and SPHR-certified team reviews your existing employee files, handbooks, OSHA documentation, I-9s, job descriptions, and safety manuals.

We identify compliance gaps, outdated policies, and potential risks to your business. Then, we build a step-by-step improvement plan tailored to your operations. From Department of Labor readiness to employee file management, CES ensures you’re compliant before regulators ever come knocking.

Human Resources Document and Material Creation

Most small businesses operate with handbooks or forms that haven’t been updated in years. CES fixes that. We develop professional, compliant, and easy-to-follow HR materials that reflect your company’s structure and culture. This includes:

  • Updated employee handbooks and policy manuals
  • New hire packets and job descriptions
  • Safety and compliance documentation
  • Customized HR forms and training materials

Every document we produce is reviewed for compliance and formatted for quick employee access within our HR system.

Full-Cycle Employee HR Management

From onboarding to exit interviews, CES manages every touchpoint in your employee journey. Our team acts as your internal HR department, handling day-to-day employee questions, performance management, and disciplinary issues.

We assist with:

  • Hiring protocols and background checks
  • Employee grievances and mediation
  • Documentation and corrective action support
  • Separation and termination procedures
  • Real-time guidance for urgent HR or compliance matters

You’ll never wait days for a callback. When you need help, our team answers immediately; every phone in the office rings until someone picks up.

CES Employee Resource Center

Your employees gain direct access to the same HR expertise you rely on. Through our Employee Resource Center, workers can call us directly with payroll service, benefits, or HR-related questions.

Each employee receives a wallet card with contact information, empowering them to resolve questions without disrupting your management team. Our goal is simple: to make HR support for small businesses available to everyone in your company, not just management.

HR Technology and Integration

All CES HR services are supported by our cloud-based HR and payroll platform, giving you and your employees 24/7 access to pay stubs, employee benefits, and company policies.

The system supports:

  • Electronic onboarding (no paper packets or manual data entry)
  • Integrated benefits selection showing paycheck impact
  • Centralized document storage for handbooks, safety manuals, and policies
  • Employee self-service through mobile app access

CES clients enjoy a smooth transition, complete with full data migration, test payrolls, and on-site training from our dedicated onboarding coordinator, who ensures setup is completed.

certified HR professionals reviewing documents and advising leadership on employee relations, compliance, and HR management services for Ohio businesses.

At CES, we follow a hands-on, transparent process that ensures your HR system is set up right from day one and continues running smoothly as your business grows.

Our HR Outsourcing Process

We start with a full review of your existing HR setup and compliance practices. Our certified team evaluates your employee files, I-9s, handbooks, and compliance documentation to uncover potential risks. 

From there, we identify where CES can make the biggest impact, whether that’s updating policies, resolving compliance gaps, or improving communication between management and employees.

Discovery and HR Audit

Once we understand your operations, we build a plan that fits your company’s size, structure, and culture. Your customized HR plan integrates all major functions (HR, payroll, benefits, and safety) into a single system. You’ll always know what’s changing and why, with every step approved before we implement it.

Strategy and Customization

Our onboarding coordinator personally handles every setup, not a software wizard or chatbot. Your HR, payroll, and benefits platforms are connected and live. 

We also integrate your compliance tracking, unemployment management, and BWC documentation, so all administrative functions operate under a single system. Employees then receive guided training, while leadership gets step-by-step onboarding support to ensure a seamless transition with zero downtime.

System Setup and Integration

Once you’re live, both you and your employees have direct access to CES. Employees can also reach us through the Employee Resource Center, where they can get real-time help with payroll, benefits, or HR-related issues.

Live Employee Support

We don’t “set it and forget it.” CES provides continuous HR management, policy updates, and Department of Labor readiness checks. Our team becomes your back office partner.

Ongoing Compliance and Partnership

What Our Partners Say About Us

  • “When we had to hire employees, we didn’t know what we didn’t know. We needed an HR team, but didn’t have enough employees to warrant an HR director. CES has become our back office support team, and an extension of our company.”

    – A Satisfied Client

  • "I can’t stress this enough, I have never called CES and not gotten an answer."

    – A Valued Customer

Build a Better HR System With HR Outsourcing

Let’s simplify your operations and strengthen your team with ASO services built on trust, compliance, and personal service. 

Whether you’re ready to outsource HR consulting services or want to explore custom HR consulting services, our team is here to help every step of the way. Contact us today at (614) 472-8001 .

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