ExtensisHR Review
ExtensisHR is a PEO founded in 1997 and headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, serving small and mid-sized businesses in all 50 states with payroll, benefits, compliance, HR support and recruiting on its Work Anywhere platform and mobile app.
Best for
- Small and mid-sized businesses that want an IRS-certified PEO with a mobile HR app
- Employers in several states that want federal, state and local payroll taxes calculated, withheld and filed
- Schools (with SchoolCloud) and the other industries ExtensisHR names, such as financial services and technology
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published PEO fees before a sales conversation
How we evaluated ExtensisHR
This review rests on the 18 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
ExtensisHR is a New Jersey PEO founded in 1997, IRS-certified since 2017, that serves small and mid-sized businesses in all 50 states with payroll and tax filing, benefits, workers’ compensation, HR guidance and complimentary recruiting. Its Work Anywhere platform and iOS/Android app cover HR, performance, time, HR knowledge and recruiting; PEO Premier adds a dedicated account manager, and pricing is by quote.
Strengths
IRS-certified since 2017
ExtensisHR entities have been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since January 1, 2017, and it holds ESAC accreditation.
Evidence: IRS-certified PEO since: January 1, 2017 (Extensis Inc.)4
Fast support numbers
It states that 90% of employee inquiries are resolved the same day, through hotline, live chat or email.
Evidence
Key features: Employee Solution Center: 90% of inquiries resolved the same day, Dedicated Payroll Specialist, Complimentary recruiting services, PEO Premier with a Premier Account Manager, SchoolCloud for schools, ESAC accreditation since 20081
Platform and mobile app
Work Anywhere covers HR, performance, time and labor, HR knowledge (HR Knowledge Cloud) and recruiting, with an app on the App Store and Google Play.
Evidence
Modules: Payroll administration, Benefits administration, Compliance and risk management, HR support and guidance, Recruiting, Work Anywhere platform: HRCloud, Performance Cloud, Time & Labor Cloud, HR Knowledge Cloud, Recruiting Cloud3
Payroll taxes across states
Federal, state and local payroll taxes are calculated, withheld and filed.
Evidence: Automatic tax filing: Yes5
Weaknesses
No published prices
Fees are given in a personalized quote.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only2
Some features are Premier-only
The AI interview notetaker, a Premier Account Manager and some benefit options come with PEO Premier.
Evidence
AI features: AI notetaker with interview transcripts, summaries and reports (PEO Premier recruiting)6
Price at a glance
Quick answers
- How much does ExtensisHR cost?
- ExtensisHR does not publish fees; it asks buyers to contact it for a personalized quote.Based on Pricing model: Quote only2
- Is ExtensisHR a certified PEO?
- Yes. Extensis Inc. has been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since January 1, 2017.Based on IRS-certified PEO since: January 1, 2017 (Extensis Inc.)4
- Which ExtensisHR services cost extra?
- Its applicant tracking system is an add-on to Recruiting Cloud; ExtensisHR does not publish the add-on’s price.Based on Extra costs: Applicant Tracking System (ATS) add-on3
- Is recruiting included in ExtensisHR’s price?
- Recruiting services are complimentary with the PEO, and PEO Premier adds full-cycle recruiting with a 45-day placement goal.
Coverage of core PEO services capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in PEO Services, checked against ExtensisHR’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
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only2
Fit
Product
- Modules
- Payroll administration, Benefits administration, Compliance and risk management, HR support and guidance, Recruiting, Work Anywhere platform: HRCloud, Performance Cloud, Time & Labor Cloud, HR Knowledge Cloud, Recruiting Cloud3
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android9
- AI features
- AI notetaker with interview transcripts, summaries and reports (PEO Premier recruiting)6
Where it ranks
- #6 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #5 of 9 scoredPEO Services for Healthcare
- #8 of 20 scoredPEO Services for Mid-Sized Companies
- #2 of 8 scoredPEO Services for Nonprofits
- #9 of 23 scoredPEO Services for Small Business
ExtensisHR alternatives
Implementation and support
About ExtensisHR
Official profiles
ExtensisHR: frequently asked questions
Which states does ExtensisHR serve?
All 50 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
How long does it take to switch to ExtensisHR?
Timelines depend on size and needs; many businesses transition within several weeks.
Does ExtensisHR have a mobile app?
Yes. The Work Anywhere app is on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
What is ExtensisHR used for?
ExtensisHR, on the market since 1997, is a PEO services product built for small businesses and mid-market companies. Its modules include Payroll administration, Benefits administration, Compliance and risk management, HR support and guidance, Recruiting, and Work Anywhere platform: HRCloud, Performance Cloud, Time & Labor Cloud, HR Knowledge Cloud, Recruiting Cloud.
What are the best alternatives to ExtensisHR?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than ExtensisHR are Justworks, G&A Partners, and TriNet. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: ExtensisHR alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of ExtensisHR?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: IRS-certified since 2017, fast support numbers, and platform and mobile app. It is less suited to buyers who need published PEO fees before a sales conversation.
How this page was made
What it is built from
18 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 24, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 9, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested ExtensisHR hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
The LeadChange Research Team, following a written research process. No named expert has reviewed this page. About us
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ExtensisHRLeadChange Score 6.2
Sources
The 10 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com“ExtensisHR is helping thousands of small- and mid-sized businesses across the country with their HR needs, challenges, and goals.” “90% of inquiries are resolved the same day”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/contact“Contact us for a personalized quote.” “Fill out the form and a member of our team will be in touch.”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/services/work-anywhere“The ExtensisHR Work Anywhere® platform unifies every core HR function into a secure, cloud-based system, so you can monitor HR operations with ease.” “Applicant Tracking System (ATS) add-on available”
- Internal Revenue Service irs.gov/pub/irs-sbse/active-cpeos.pdf“Extensis Inc. 485 Route 1 South Building E ISELIN NJ 8830 US 1/1/2017”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/services/peo-payroll-administration“ExtensisHR handles federal, state, and local payroll tax calculations, withholding, and filing.”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/services/peo-premier“PEO Premier® includes full-cycle recruiting with a 45-day placement goal, LinkedIn priority postings, candidate phone screenings conducted by our team, interview scheduling, offer letter creation, and an AI notetaker that delivers transcripts, summaries, and detailed interview reports.” “PEO Premier® is an enhanced service offering built on ExtensisHR’s comprehensive PEO solution.”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/services/peo“Implementation timelines vary based on your organization’s size and needs, but many businesses can transition within several weeks.”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/industries“Business & Professional Services Financial Services & Technology Healthcare & Life Sciences Industrial & Skilled Trades Media & Consumer Products Non-Profits Schools”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/customer-support“Simply scan the QR code or see below for instructions to download from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.” “ExtensisHR’s ESC specializes in providing all levels of support to employees and is available via hotline, live chat, or email to handle tasks such as:”
- ExtensisHR extensishr.com/about“1997 Richard Augustyn founded ExtensisHR after experiencing the challenges of growing a small business.”