National PEO Review
National PEO is a Phoenix, Arizona, PEO founded in 1999 that handles payroll and tax filing, benefits, workers’ compensation management, HR outsourcing and compliance for small businesses in Arizona and other states.
- Company size
- Small businesses
- Pricing model
- Quote only
- Deployment
- Cloud (online portal)
Best for
- Arizona small businesses that want a local PEO
- Employers that want to pick individual services rather than a fixed bundle
- Restaurants, construction and healthcare employers that need workers’ comp and OSHA support
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published PEO fees
- Buyers who require an IRS-certified PEO
How we evaluated National PEO
This review rests on 13 facts checked against National PEO’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
National PEO is a Phoenix-based PEO founded in 1999 that serves small businesses in Arizona and other states with payroll and tax filing, health, dental and vision benefits, workers’ compensation administration and safety inspections, and HR outsourcing. Services can be mixed and matched or bought as ASO, each client has a dedicated account specialist, and rates are quoted by size and headcount.
Strengths
Mix and match
Clients can choose any number of services, or take ASO services a la carte or as a bundle.
Evidence: Key features: Custom business diagnostic, Mix-and-match services, Dedicated account specialist, NPower online pay stubs at no cost with online payroll, Background screening and E-Verify processing, OSHA facility inspections and safety training
Workers’ comp administration
Policy administration, injury claim handling, audit reviews and OSHA facility inspections with written reports.
Evidence: Workers' comp included: Yes
Accounting links
A general ledger interface sends payroll data to QuickBooks, Great Plains and other systems.
Evidence: Notable integrations: QuickBooks, Great Plains
Weaknesses
No published prices
Rates vary by size and number of employees and are quoted.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Quick answers
- How much does National PEO cost?
- National PEO quotes each business; rates vary by size and number of employees.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- Where is National PEO based?
- In Phoenix, Arizona; it was founded in 1999.Based on Headquarters: Phoenix, Arizona, US
- Can I buy only some services?
- Yes. Services can be mixed and matched, and ASO services are sold a la carte or as a bundle.
- Does National PEO integrate with accounting software?
- Its general ledger interface connects payroll data with QuickBooks and Great Plains.Based on Notable integrations: QuickBooks, Great Plains
Coverage of core PEO services capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in PEO Services, checked against National PEO’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
8 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 · not verified yet
- Exit and transition support · not verified yet
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Fit
- Industry focus
- Restaurants, Technology, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Nonprofits
- US states supported
- Arizona and many other states
Product
- Modules
- Payroll and tax reporting, Government regulatory compliance, Performance management, Employee benefits, Workers’ compensation and risk management, HR outsourcing, Time and attendance, Retirement plan services
Support
- Support channels
- Phone, dedicated account specialist, HR representative
Where it ranks
- #23 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #6 of 6 scoredPEO Services for Construction
- #9 of 9 scoredPEO Services for Healthcare
- #8 of 9 scoredPEO Services for Manufacturing
- #7 of 8 scoredPEO Services for Nonprofits
- #6 of 7 scoredPEO Services for Restaurants
- #22 of 23 scoredPEO Services for Small Business
National PEO alternatives
Rippling PEO100% similar
- ExtensisHR85% similar
About National PEO
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, Arizona, US
Official profiles
National PEO: frequently asked questions
When was National PEO founded?
In 1999; it is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Does National PEO offer ASO?
Yes. ASO (non-co-employer) services are sold a la carte or as a bundle.
Does National PEO handle workers’ compensation?
Yes. It manages workers’ compensation policy and injury claim administration and offers OSHA facility inspections and safety training.
Which industries does National PEO serve?
Restaurants, technology, construction, healthcare, manufacturing and nonprofits.
What is National PEO used for?
National PEO, on the market since 1999, is a PEO services product built for small businesses. Its modules include Payroll and tax reporting, Government regulatory compliance, Performance management, Employee benefits, and 4 more.
What are the best alternatives to National PEO?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than National PEO are Justworks, TriNet, and PrestigePEO. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: National PEO alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of National PEO?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: mix and match, Workers’ comp administration, and accounting links. It is less suited to buyers who need published PEO fees and buyers who require an IRS-certified PEO.
Is National PEO good for small businesses?
National PEO lists small businesses among the company sizes it is built for (small businesses). It ranks #22 of 23 in our PEO services for small businesses.
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