MMC

What MMC does

MMC, Inc. (operating as MMC HR, legal entity MMC-HR, LLC) is a Los Angeles-headquartered HR outsourcing and payroll services provider founded in 1983 by CEO Mashi Rahmani. The company delivers a bundled suite of fractional-HR services — including human resources consulting, payroll processing and tax filing, benefits administration, risk management and HR audits, time-and-labor management, recruiting, retirement and insurance solutions, and compliance training through MMC University — to over 500 U.S. businesses. Its service packaging is organized around the proprietary Innovative Management Approach (IMA)™ methodology, which integrates Finance, Risk Mitigation, Strategy, Management, and Information Systems.

Under the hood, MMC's technology platform is built on third-party enterprise software rather than proprietary IP: Kronos Workforce Timekeeper provides electronic time-and-labor data capture, and SAP Business Solutions enables integration with client HR/employment databases. The firm holds a registered trademark on the IMA™ name and methodology. Distribution is consultative and direct — toll-free phone (800-899-MMCI), website consultation forms, free HR risk assessments, and referral flow from the existing 500+ client base. MMC is privately held and founder-controlled, with no institutional investment, M&A history, or public revenue disclosure.

MMC positions itself as a vertical-specialist HR partner, with healthcare (dermatology, gastroenterology, physician practices, biomedical services) as the primary segment and a long secondary tail of professional services, technology, financial services, manufacturing, education, nonprofits, real estate, venture capital, dentistry, and entertainment clients. Named logos used as testimonials include Cedars-Sinai, UCLA HARRT, Microsoft, MuleSoft, HP, and Nationwide. Pricing is quote-based annual subscription, and the company claims 20-40% cost savings versus in-house HR and an average 191% client ROI on outsourcing.

Name

MMC

Legal name

MMC-HR, LLC

Website

https://mmchr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MMC is a Los Angeles-based, founder-led HR outsourcing and payroll services firm founded in 1983, serving 500+ U.S. businesses across 11+ verticals (anchored in healthcare) with bundled payroll, benefits, risk management, time-and-labor, and training services delivered via a consultative sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Outsourcing & Payroll Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

HR Service Delivery, Case Management & Employee Self-Service (BPACAPAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll, Time & Attendance (BPACAPAB), Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA), Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

Keywords

• HR outsourcing services
• Payroll processing
• Benefits administration
• Risk management consulting
• Time and labor management

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HR Outsourcing Services: Comprehensive human resources outsourcing services including payroll processing, tax filing, employee benefits administration, human resources management, labor and employment law concerns, and workers compensation management
2. Risk Management Services: Commercial lines insurance and risk mitigation services for business clients
3. Training Services: MMC University provides training programs including harassment prevention training and professional development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MMC provides comprehensive HR outsourcing and payroll processing services to US businesses, functioning as a fractional HR department. Core offerings include payroll processing, tax filing, employee benefits administration, HR consulting, risk management, workers' compensation, time and labor management, recruiting, and employee training delivered through its proprietary Innovative Management Approach (IMA) methodology.

Product overview

MMC is an HR Outsourcing & Payroll service provider offering a comprehensive, integrated suite of HR solutions designed for businesses of all sizes. The company's core offering centers on Human Resources Services, Payroll Processing, and Benefits Administration as the primary service pillars, supplemented by Risk Management, Time and Labor Management, Retirement Solutions, Insurance Solutions, Recruiting Services, and MMC University training programs. These services work together as an integrated solution where MMC acts as a fractional HR department—handling everything from onboarding and payroll processing to compliance, benefits administration, and employee training under one partner relationship. The company emphasizes its 'Innovative Management Approach (IMA)' model that incorporates Finance, Risk Mitigation, Strategy, Management, and Information Systems to deliver comprehensive HR outsourcing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Human Resources Services Comprehensive HR consulting and administrative services including policy development, employee relations, compliance guidance, and HR support for businesses of all sizes.
• Payroll Processing Services Full-service payroll processing including tax filing, direct deposit, payroll tax compliance, and year-end reporting services.
• Benefits Administration Design, implementation, and management of employee benefits packages including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs with streamlined enrollment and compliance support.
• Risk Management Services Risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and management services to protect businesses from employment-related liabilities and compliance risks.
• HR Audit Services Comprehensive review and assessment of HR practices, policies, and documentation to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
• Time and Labor Management Time tracking, attendance management, and labor optimization solutions for businesses with employees across multiple locations or shifts.
• Time and Labor Scheduler Scheduling tools and workforce optimization features to help manage employee shifts, availability, and labor allocation efficiently.
• Retirement Solutions 401(k) plan administration, retirement benefit coordination, and consulting services to help businesses provide competitive retirement packages to employees.
• Insurance Solutions Access to insurance products including workers' compensation, health insurance, and other commercial lines through partner carriers.
• Recruiting Services Talent acquisition support including integrated recruiting solutions and professionally supported hiring services to help businesses find and hire qualified candidates.
• MMC University (Training) Employee training and development programs including sexual harassment training, professional development courses, and compliance-related education delivered through interactive e-learning modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 191% average ROI on outsourcing HR functions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Claremont Graduate UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2010Educational partnership where MMC provides apprenticeships to CGU's School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences students, offering real-world experience alongside academic studies. MMC CEO Mashi Rahmani serves on CGU Board of Trustees.
• Tommy G. ThompsonminorOthersAdvisory relationship with former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to help MMC better address healthcare employee and employer issues. Thompson serves as Independent Chairman of Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.
• Kronos Workforce TimekeepercoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware purchase enabling MMC to interface electronically with clients and manage time/labor data across client locations
• SAP Business SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise software purchase enabling MMC to merge HR solutions with specific work environments and access employment data through client databases
• UCLA Human Resources Round TableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership on prestigious HR industry roundtable for professional networking and thought leadership
• Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Board membership supporting academic partnerships and professional development

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Insperity: Public PEO providing HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and risk management to SMB and mid-market clients. Direct competitor offering a similar bundled HR services suite with a comparable consultative sales model and vertical segmentation.
• TriNet: PEO serving small and mid-market businesses with HR, payroll, benefits administration, and risk/compliance services. Closest direct peer to MMC given overlapping SMB focus, bundled-service model, and similar vertical emphasis including healthcare and professional services.
• CoAdvantage: PEO offering HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and risk management to SMBs across multiple verticals. Closely comparable service mix and mid-market positioning to MMC, including healthcare and professional services focus.
• FrankCrum: PEO and HR outsourcing firm providing payroll, benefits, workers' comp, and HR consulting. Similar mid-market service-bundled model to MMC with comparable consultative GTM and vertical segmentation.
• ExtensisHR: Mid-market PEO providing HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, risk management, and compliance. Closely comparable in scale, service mix, and mid-market positioning to MMC, with overlapping vertical exposure including healthcare and professional services.

Broad incumbents

• ADP TotalSource: PEO division of ADP, the largest payroll processor in the US. Competes in the same outsourced HR/payroll/benefits space but operates at vastly greater scale, with broader geographic reach and integrated payroll technology that MMC lacks.
• Paychex PEO: Paychex's PEO offering (including the Oasis Outsourcing acquisition) bundles HR, payroll, benefits, and risk management. Direct overlap with MMC's service lines, but Paychex brings significant scale, technology investment, and brand recognition MMC cannot match.

Emerging players

• Justworks: Technology-first PEO providing automated HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance via a self-serve SaaS platform. Targets SMB and mid-market segments where MMC also competes, but differentiates on UX, integrations, and lower-touch service model.
• Gusto: Cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR platform with PEO capabilities for small businesses. Competes with MMC in payroll processing and benefits administration with a software-led, low-cost model that pressures traditional service-led PEOs on price.
• Sequoia One: PEO focused on tech, venture-backed, and high-growth SMBs offering integrated HR, payroll, benefits, and equity administration. Overlaps with MMC's technology and venture capital customer segments but competes with a more modern tech-enabled platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mmchr
• Xx.com/mmchr

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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