eqHR Solutions

What eqHR Solutions does

eqHR Solutions is a private human resources and payroll consulting firm headquartered in Tustin, California, serving small to mid-sized businesses (5 to 250+ employees) with primary focus on California employers. The firm, operating under EQHR Solutions, Inc., was founded in 2013 and is led by CEO June Jeong, supported by a small team (1-10 employees) including CFO Robert Reifeiss and VP of Operations Lauren Sims.

The company delivers a comprehensive services portfolio spanning HR Outsourcing, Employee Relations, HR Audits, Infrastructure Development, Custom Employee Handbooks, Recruiting and Talent Acquisition, Workplace Violence Prevention Plans, IIPP/Safety Action Plans, Employee Investigations, and Compensation & Benefits Consulting. Its payroll division covers Full Payroll Processing, HR/Payroll System Conversions, Payroll Audits, and Backup Payroll Support across ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Paylocity, Coastal Payroll, and Kronos platforms. Employee Development offerings include mandatory sexual harassment prevention training, HR 101, workplace bias training, and additional customized programs. Differentiators include California-specific regulatory expertise (FEHA, Cal/OSHA, wage and hour, IIPP), bilingual Korean-language capability, SHRM-certified consultants, and an integrated partner ecosystem anchored by employment law firm AALRR, payroll provider Coastal Payroll, benefits broker Intrepid Benefits, and screening vendor Veritable Screening.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a quote-based model with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and content-driven: a free 30-minute consultation is the primary conversion mechanism, supported by an active blog, monthly HR newsletter, SEO-targeted location pages, and social media presence on LinkedIn and Facebook. The customer base spans nonprofits, financial institutions, manufacturers, professional services firms, and technology companies, with named engagements including Crane Co., Commonwealth Business Bank, Premier Workspaces, Valley Power Systems, and Eddie Nash Foundation. The firm claims 99.8% payroll accuracy, up to 45% labor cost savings from outsourcing payroll, up to 50% lower recruitment fees versus traditional recruiters, and 40% lower turnover for clients with strategic compensation plans.

Name

eqHR Solutions

Legal name

EQHR Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://eqhrsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

eqHR Solutions is a private HR and payroll consulting firm in Tustin, California, serving small to mid-sized businesses (5-250+ employees) with California-focused compliance, payroll processing, recruiting, and employee training services. The firm operates on a quote-based professional services model led by CEO June Jeong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Consulting and Payroll Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Payroll Services (541214)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Management & Scheduling Outsourcing (Non-payroll) (BPACAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

HRIS/HCM Implementation & EOR Platform Services (BPACAHAJ), Employee Lifecycle Transactions (Transfers, Promotions, Job Changes) (BPAAAIAE), Personnel Records, Document Management & Compliance (BPAAAIAD)

Keywords

• HR consulting services
• Payroll processing support
• Employee training programs
• HR compliance consulting
• Recruiting and talent acquisition

Headquarters

HQ city

Aliso Viejo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. HR Consulting Services: EQHR provides human resources consulting services to small and mid-sized businesses, including HR outsourcing, employee relations, HR assessments/audits, infrastructure development, custom employee handbooks, recruiting and talent acquisition, workplace violence prevention plans, IIPP/safety action plans, employee investigations, and compensation and benefits consulting. Revenue is generated through professional consulting fees for these advisory services.
2. Payroll Services: Full-service payroll processing, HR/payroll system conversions, payroll audits, system training and staff support, and backup payroll support. The company offers scalable services from 5 to 250+ employees and claims clients save up to 45% in labor costs by outsourcing.
3. Employee Development Training: Training services including mandatory prevention of sexual harassment training, HR 101, workplace bias training, and additional professional development programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

eqHR Solutions is a human resources consulting firm that provides small to mid-sized businesses with outsourced HR functions, payroll processing support across major platforms (ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Paylocity, Coastal Payroll), and California-specific employment law compliance services. The firm delivers HR outsourcing, employee relations, audits, custom handbooks, recruiting, IIPP/safety plans, employee investigations, compensation and benefits consulting, payroll processing, system conversions, payroll audits, and state-mandated employee training.

Product overview

EQHR Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of HR consulting and payroll services for small to mid-sized businesses in California. The portfolio includes HR Outsourcing, Employee Relations, HR Assessment/Audit, Infrastructure Development, Custom Employee Handbooks, Recruiting & Talent Acquisition, Workplace Violence Prevention Plans, IIPP/Safety Action Plans, Employee Investigations, and Compensation & Benefits Consulting. The payroll division provides Full Payroll Processing (across ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Paylocity, and Coastal Payroll platforms), HR/Payroll System Conversions, Payroll Audits, and Backup Payroll Support. Employee Development services include Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, HR 101 Training, Workplace Bias Training, and Additional Customized Training. The company operates as a consulting services firm, not a technology product company, providing expert human guidance and support rather than software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HR Outsourcing Comprehensive HR outsourcing in which eqHR acts as an extension of the client's team, providing flexible and scalable human resources support delivered on-site and remotely for small to mid-sized businesses.
• Employee Relations Expert guidance on managing employee relations issues, workplace conflict resolution, and maintaining positive employer-employee relationships for small to mid-sized employers.
• HR Assessment/Audit Comprehensive evaluation of existing HR practices and policies to identify areas for improvement, ensure compliance with California labor laws, and align with business goals.
• Infrastructure Development Building and strengthening organizational HR infrastructure to support sustainable business growth and operational efficiency for small to mid-sized businesses.
• Custom Employee Handbooks Development of customized employee handbooks with policies and procedures tailored to each client's specific business needs and California compliance requirements.
• Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Strategic recruitment services to attract and hire qualified candidates, including job description development, candidate sourcing, and onboarding support for small to mid-sized businesses.
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Development and implementation of workplace violence prevention programs to ensure employee safety and California regulatory compliance (Cal/OSHA).
• IIPP/Safety Action Plans Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) development and safety action plans that are Cal/OSHA-compliant, customized to industry and headcount, and audit-ready.
• Employee Investigations Employee investigation support services including training, HR advisory, process guidance, and connections to licensed California workplace investigators.
• Compensation & Benefits Consulting Employee compensation strategy services including base pay analysis, performance incentive design, health and wellness benefits planning, and California-specific compliance guidance.
• Full Payroll Processing End-to-end payroll processing services across ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Paylocity, and other platforms with a 99.8% accuracy guarantee, claiming clients save up to 45% in labor costs by outsourcing.
• HR/Payroll System Conversions Managed payroll system conversion services including data migration, process setup, and new system launch with minimal business disruption.
• Payroll Audits Thorough meal/rest break and wage audits to identify compliance risks, correct errors, and ensure protection against California labor law violations.
• Backup Payroll Support Temporary or ongoing backup payroll coverage for internal teams, ensuring zero gaps in payroll delivery with no disruption to employees.
• Mandatory Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training State-mandated sexual harassment prevention training for employees and supervisors, including expanded training on abusive conduct under California AB 2053.
• HR 101 Training Foundational HR training covering essential human resources concepts, practices, and compliance requirements for business success.
• Workplace Bias Training Training programs focused on recognizing and addressing workplace bias, promoting diversity, inclusion, and equitable workplace practices.
• Additional Training Customized training programs addressing specific organizational needs including management development, compliance training, and professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% accuracy in payroll processing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AALRR (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo)coreTechnology or IntegrationPremier law firm specializing in labor, employment, and education law. Provides guidance on California legal compliance, employee relations, and regulatory changes. EQHR regularly attends their webinars to stay ahead of HR legislation and relies on their insights for complex HR situations requiring legal interpretation.
• Coastal PayrollcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrusted payroll processing provider offering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services. EQHR is deeply familiar with their systems and regularly processes payroll for several clients using their platform, providing end-to-end support integrating payroll within broader HR framework.
• Intrepid BenefitscoreTechnology or IntegrationBenefits brokerage partner providing up-to-the-minute knowledge of benefits laws and industry trends. Helps EQHR create benefits programs that align with business goals and support employee retention, serving as key extension of HR team.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)coreOthersGold standard for professional development in HR industry. Many EQHR team members hold SHRM certifications and the company taps into SHRM resources to stay compliant with changing HR laws and practices. SHRM research and tools support consultants in delivering top-tier services grounded in national standards.
• Veritable ScreeningcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary partner for pre-employment background checks and screening services. Provides reliable, compliant platform for fast and accurate results, forming key part of HR process with standards required in regulated HR environment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zenefits: HR platform targeted at SMBs combining payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR advisory technology. Competes with EQHR for the same customer segment, though via a software-first model.
• Insperity: Large publicly-traded PEO offering HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and compliance support to SMBs and mid-market companies. While much larger and technology-integrated, it competes for the same fractional/outsourced HR spend as EQHR.
• ADP TotalSource: PEO division of ADP providing co-employment HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and compliance for SMBs. A natural competitor given EQHR's deep ADP expertise and advisory positioning.
• TriNet: Leading PEO serving small and mid-sized businesses with HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services. Overlaps directly with EQHR's HR outsourcing and payroll processing offering.

Direct peers

• Justworks: PEO and HR platform serving small and mid-sized businesses with payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR support. Comparable to EQHR in serving SMBs seeking outsourced HR infrastructure.
• Bambee: Tech-enabled HR consulting firm providing dedicated HR managers to small businesses on a subscription basis. Direct competitor in the fractional/small business HR advisory market with similar target customer profile.
• G&A Partners: PEO providing HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits administration, and risk management to small and mid-sized businesses. Operates in a similar consulting-plus-administration model as EQHR.
• FrankCrum: PEO and HR outsourcing provider serving small businesses with payroll, benefits, HR administration, and compliance support. Comparable service portfolio and target market to EQHR.
• ExtensisHR: PEO delivering HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and workers' compensation to small and mid-sized businesses. Directly comparable professional services model with similar SMB focus.
• Sequoia Consulting Group: HR consulting and PEO services firm focused on small to mid-sized businesses, offering HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and compliance advisory. Most direct comparable to EQHR's service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EQHRSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eqhr-solutions
• Xx.com/eqhrsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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