Amplify HR Review
by Amplify HR Management
Amplify HR is an IRS-certified, ESAC-accredited PEO formed in 2017 and based in Northbrook, Illinois, offering payroll, benefits from six medical carriers, workers’ compensation and HR support on flexible agreements, priced by quote.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
- Pricing model
- Quote only
Best for
- Small and mid-sized businesses that want to avoid a long-term PEO contract
- Employers that want a choice of medical carriers inside a PEO
- Multi-state and remote teams that need payroll tax compliance in several states
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published PEO fees before a consultation
How we evaluated Amplify HR
This review rests on 13 facts checked against Amplify HR’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
Amplify HR fits small and mid-sized businesses that want an IRS-certified, ESAC-accredited PEO on flexible service agreements with no long-term commitment, a standard 2–4 week implementation and 24/7 support. Formed in 2017 in Chicago and now based in Northbrook, Illinois, it works with six medical carriers. It is less suited to buyers who want published fees: pricing is by quote.
Strengths
No long-term lock-in
Amplify HR offers flexible service agreements without long-term commitments.
Evidence: Contract term: Custom
Certified and accredited
It has been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since January 2025 and states ESAC accreditation.
Evidence: IRS-certified PEO since: January 1, 2025 (Amplify HR Management, LLC)
Several medical carriers
It works with six medical benefit partners rather than a single master plan.
Evidence: Key features: IRS-certified PEO with ESAC accreditation, Six medical benefit carrier partners, Multi-state payroll and tax compliance, Dedicated account managers and 24/7 support, Talent acquisition and recruiting support, Compliance, leadership and workplace safety training
Fast start, round-the-clock help
Standard implementation takes 2–4 weeks, with dedicated account managers and 24/7 support.
Evidence: Typical implementation: 2–4 weeks (standard implementation)
Weaknesses
No published pricing
Fees depend on company size and services and are only given in a custom quote.
Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Contract term
Custom
Quick answers
- Is Amplify HR a certified PEO?
- Yes. Amplify HR Management, LLC has been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since January 1, 2025, and it states ESAC accreditation.Based on IRS-certified PEO since: January 1, 2025 (Amplify HR Management, LLC)
- How much does Amplify HR cost?
- It quotes each business by size and services needed and publishes no fees.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- Does Amplify HR require a long-term contract?
- No. It offers flexible service agreements without long-term commitments.Based on Contract term: Custom
- How long does it take to switch to Amplify HR?
- Its standard implementation takes 2–4 weeks, with a faster track for fast-growing clients.Based on Typical implementation: 2–4 weeks (standard implementation)
Coverage of core PEO services capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in PEO Services, checked against Amplify HR’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
9 verified of 10 core capabilities
PEO Services
- Co-employment arrangement
- Payroll and tax filing
- Group benefits access
- Workers' compensation
- HR advisory support
- Compliance support
- Risk and safety services
- HR and payroll technology
- Reporting
- Exit and transition support · not verified yet
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Fit
- Industry focus
- Technology, Healthcare, Professional services, Manufacturing, Nonprofits, Retail, Startups, Financial services
Product
- Modules
- HR administration, Employee onboarding, HR compliance, Performance management, Benefits administration, Group health insurance, Retirement plans, Workers' compensation, HR technology platform, Payroll processing, Time & attendance, Reporting & analytics
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Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- 2–4 weeks (standard implementation)
- Support channels
- Phone, email, dedicated account manager
- Support hours
- 24/7
About Amplify HR Management
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Northbrook, Illinois, US
Official profiles
Amplify HR: frequently asked questions
Where is Amplify HR based?
It was formed in 2017 in Chicago and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Which industries does Amplify HR serve?
Its industry pages cover technology, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, nonprofits, retail, startups and financial services.
What is Amplify HR used for?
Amplify HR is a PEO services product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include HR administration, Employee onboarding, HR compliance, Performance management, and 8 more.
Is Amplify HR legit?
Amplify HR is sold by Amplify HR Management, which was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, US.
What are the best alternatives to Amplify HR?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than Amplify HR are Justworks, Rippling PEO, and Remote. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Amplify HR alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of Amplify HR?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: no long-term lock-in, certified and accredited, and several medical carriers. It is less suited to buyers who need published PEO fees before a consultation.
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