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.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies
- Pricing model
- Quote only
- Deployment
- Cloud
Best for
- Small and mid-sized businesses that want an IRS-certified PEO with a mobile HR app
- Multi-state and remote employers that need payroll tax registration across states
- Schools, financial services and technology firms looking for sector programs
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published PEO fees before a sales conversation
- Buyers who require a SOC 2 Type II report (none named on its site)
How we evaluated ExtensisHR
This review rests on 17 facts checked against ExtensisHR’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
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 and learning; 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.)
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 2008
Platform and mobile app
Work Anywhere covers HR, performance, time and labor, learning 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 Cloud
Payroll taxes across states
Federal, state and local payroll taxes are calculated, withheld and filed.
Evidence: Automatic tax filing: Yes
Weaknesses
No published prices
Fees are given in a personalized quote.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
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)
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
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 only
- 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.)
- 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-on
- 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
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
- Business and professional services, Financial services and technology, Healthcare and life sciences, Industrial and skilled trades, Media and consumer products, Schools, Nonprofits
- US states supported
- All 50 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
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 Cloud
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android
- AI features
- AI notetaker with interview transcripts, summaries and reports (PEO Premier recruiting)
Where it ranks
- #5 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #4 of 9 scoredPEO Services for Healthcare
- #7 of 20 scoredPEO Services for Mid-Sized Companies
- #2 of 8 scoredPEO Services for Nonprofits
- #8 of 23 scoredPEO Services for Small Business
ExtensisHR alternatives
Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- Several weeks (varies by company size and needs)
- Support channels
- Phone, live chat, email, dedicated payroll specialist
About ExtensisHR
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Iselin, New Jersey, US
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, and 2 more.
What are the best alternatives to ExtensisHR?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than ExtensisHR are Justworks, TriNet, and PrestigePEO. 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 and buyers who require a SOC 2 Type II report (none named on its site).
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