NFP’s Professional Employer Organization Center of Excellence

The PEO Center of Excellence is part of NFP’s national PEO and Staffing Practice Group, delivering coordinated insight and strategic guidance to help small and midsize businesses make the right move. 

If you're handling HR, payroll, compliance and benefits on your own, you’re not alone. Small businesses, nonprofits and lean teams across industries trust NFP’s PEO Center of Excellence to help them offload their HR burden and focus on growth. 

Whether you're evaluating your first professional employer organization or rethinking an existing relationship, we’ll help you assess your options, negotiate favorable terms and manage the transition — all with the confidence of working with SHRM’s preferred partner. 

What We Offer 

Already in a Professional Employer Organization? We’ll help you evaluate your current arrangement and make sure you're getting the service and value you deserve. 

Why Businesses Use PEOs 

You’re not just outsourcing HR — you’re buying back time, peace of mind and better benefits. 

• Lower costs through pooled risk and group benefit rates and workers’ compensation rates. 
• 10% to 14% lower employee turnover. 
• 7% to 9% faster growth than peers not using PEOs.
 
• Full-service support for compliance, onboarding, payroll and risk management.
 
• 27% average ROI in cost savings alone. 

We’re More Than Advisors — We’re Advocates 

As a small business, you don’t have time for trial and error. That’s why we cut through the complexity of the PEO marketplace to help you understand how PEOs work, compare the real cost of your current HR setup and find scalable, culture-aligned solutions that fit your goals and budget.  

We bring unbiased guidance, handle negotiations and make sure you’re choosing a partner, not just a vendor. 

Who We Help 

We specialize in supporting: 

• Small and midsize businesses (under 100 employees). 
• Nonprofits looking to streamline back office operations. 
• Existing NFP clients exploring new HR/benefits strategies. 
• Organizations that are entering or leaving a PEO relationship. 

Whether you need full support or just a second opinion, we’re here to help. 

Preferred Vendors, Personalized Fit 

We’re not tied to any one provider. Instead, we tailor your match using a wide network of trusted professional employer organizations. Contact us today to learn more.