What Emplicity does

Emplicity is a privately-held Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR outsourcing firm headquartered in Irvine, California, founded in 1995 and operating under the VensureHR family of companies. It serves approximately 300 small and medium-sized business clients with a total worksite employee base of around 8,500, focusing on companies with 10 to 250+ employees across targeted verticals including professional services, nonprofits, restaurants/hospitality, franchises, architecture, science/technology, wholesale/manufacturing, and finance/insurance. The company holds IRS Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) status, enabling it to deposit and report federal payroll taxes under its own accounts.

The company's product portfolio centers on MyEmplicity™, a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) that integrates employee and manager self-service portals, payroll processing, benefits enrollment, time and attendance, applicant tracking, and electronic onboarding. Surrounding modules include BenAdmin™ for benefits administration, workers' compensation coverage through a long-standing partnership with Zurich American Insurance Company, regulatory compliance support, recruiting services (hourly and contingent search), online education with 200+ compliance courses, and Retire(k)™ for 401(k) administration. Services are delivered under two models: PEO co-employment and ASO third-party administration.

Revenue is generated primarily through managed services subscriptions — typically quote-based, multi-year contracts priced on employee count and selected modules — with a value proposition emphasizing Fortune 500-tier benefits made affordable through pooled buying power, average client retention of 67 months (versus an industry average of 48 months), and an estimated 27.2% annual ROI for clients. Go-to-market runs through a direct inside-sales motion (phone, online quote form, Calendly consultations) combined with a structured strategic partner program targeting insurance brokers, CPAs, financial advisors, VCs/PE firms, and industry associations on commission-based referral terms. Channel partners are reported to deliver 40% longer retention than the industry average, suggesting a self-reinforcing indirect-sales flywheel alongside direct SMB acquisition.

Name

Emplicity

Legal name

Emplicity

Website

https://emplicity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emplicity is a privately-held PEO and HR outsourcing firm headquartered in Irvine, California, serving roughly 300 small and medium-sized businesses and 8,500 worksite employees with cloud-based HRIS, payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, compliance, and recruiting services since 1995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Employer Organization / HR Outsourcing

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Professional Employer Organizations (56133)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Services (8741), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL), Workforce Compliance & Employment Law Risk Management (Local Labor Law, Tax, Statutory) (BPACAHAH), Association & PEO Group Health Plans (AHP/PEO-Sponsored) (FSAIAFAH)

Keywords

• HR outsourcing services
• Professional employer organization
• Payroll administration
• Employee benefits administration
• Workers compensation coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PEO Services (Co-Employment): Professional Employer Organization arrangement where Emplicity becomes co-employer, assuming responsibility for employment taxes, benefit plans, and HR duties. Clients retain day-to-day management of employees while Emplicity handles payroll, compliance, workers' compensation, and benefits administration.
2. ASO Services (Administrative Services Organization): Comprehensive HR functions without direct employer relationship. Company retains 100% employer responsibility while Emplicity provides administration for HR, payroll, workers' comp, risk management, and benefits. Flexible, custom-tailored service plans.
3. Recruiting Services: Full-cycle recruiting services including Hourly Search (pay-as-you-go block of hours) and Contingent Search (payment only upon successful hire). Includes employer branding, job descriptions, screening interviews, background checks, reference checks, and job offer assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emplicity is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides small and medium-sized businesses with outsourced HR, payroll, employee benefits, workers' compensation, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and time and attendance services through either a co-employment PEO model or an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) model. The firm is an IRS-designated Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) and supports its services with the proprietary MyEmplicity cloud-based HRIS platform.

Product overview

Emplicity offers a unified HR outsourcing platform centered on MyEmplicity™ HRIS, a cloud-based Human Resources Information System that serves as the core technology hub. The platform is delivered through two service models: PEO (co-employment) and ASO (third-party administration). The product portfolio includes integrated modules for Payroll Administration, BenAdmin™ (Benefits Administration), HR Support, Workers' Compensation Insurance, Regulatory Compliance, Online Education (200+ courses), Recruiting Services, and Time and Attendance. Key platform features include Employee and Manager Self-Service Portals, Electronic Onboarding, and a Benefits Enrollment Module—all integrated into the MyEmplicity HR Cloud. Emplicity primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses with up to 250 employees, with specific industry solutions for nonprofits, restaurants, franchises, architecture, science/technology, wholesale/manufacturing, and finance/insurance sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyEmplicity: Cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform providing employee self-service, manager self-service, payroll processing, and benefits enrollment modules.
• BenAdmin
• PrimeHR
• Retire(k)

Products and services

• PEO (Professional Employer Organization) Services Co-employment arrangement in which Emplicity becomes co-employer of the client's workforce, assuming responsibility for employment taxes, benefits administration, workers' compensation, and HR compliance. Targeted at small and medium-sized businesses that want to offload employer liabilities and gain access to Fortune 500-level benefits.
• ASO (Administrative Services Organization) Services Third-party HR administration in which the client retains 100% of employer responsibilities while Emplicity administers HR, payroll, workers' compensation, risk management, and benefits on a custom-tailored service plan. Designed for companies that want HR support without ceding employer status.
• Payroll Administration Full-service payroll processing including paycheck generation, tax filing, wage garnishments, direct deposit, W-2/W-3 preparation, multi-state compliance, and customized reporting. Available to SMB clients across the United States.
• BenAdmin Employee Benefit Plan Administration Administration and compliance management for employee benefit plans including group health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) retirement plans, and COBRA administration. For SMB clients that want to offer Fortune 500-level benefits via pooled purchasing.
• HR Support Dedicated HR managers providing employee relations, compliance support, performance management, policy development, and workforce management guidance. Each client is assigned a dedicated HR representative.
• Workers' Compensation Insurance Fully insured workers' compensation coverage delivered through AAA-rated carrier Zurich American Insurance Company, including claims management, return-to-work programs, and safety program implementation for SMB employers.
• Regulatory Compliance Services Compliance management covering federal, state, and local employment laws including EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, wage and hour regulations, and custom employee handbook development. For SMB owners seeking to reduce employer-related liability.
• Online Education / Compliance Training Cloud-based learning management system with over 200 compliance-related courses covering HR compliance, harassment prevention, safety/OSHA, leadership, and ethics training. For employer workforce training needs.
• Recruiting Services Full-cycle recruiting including Hourly Search (pay-as-you-go block of hours) and Contingent Search (payment only on successful hire), with employer branding, job descriptions, screening interviews, background checks, reference checks, and job offer assistance. For SMB clients that need hiring support.
• Time and Attendance System Web-based timekeeping software supporting biometric, proximity, barcode, and keypad entry, with configurable dashboards, exception tracking, team punch, benefit accruals, leave requests, drag-and-drop scheduling, geo fencing, mobile access, budgeting tools, and reporting.
• MyEmplicity HRIS Cloud-based Human Resources Information System providing 24/7 secure access to company and employee information including PTO accruals, time off requests, benefits details, payroll processing, and customized reporting, with employee and manager self-service portals. The core technology hub of the Emplicity service offering.
• Retire(k) 401(k) Plans Retirement savings plan administration delivered as part of the corporate benefits package, providing 401(k) plan setup and ongoing administration for SMB clients.
• PrimeHR Service Plan Comprehensive HR outsourcing service plan bundling payroll, benefits, HR support, workers' compensation, compliance, and technology into a single solution; the Level 1 tier uniquely includes recruiting services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27.2% ROI/conservative estimate of annual cost savings from using a PEO
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AetnacoreOthersHealth insurance provider included in Emplicity's benefits provider logos. Part of Fortune 500-level benefits package offered to clients.
• VSP (Vision)coreOthersVision insurance provider shown in benefits provider logos. Offers vision coverage as part of employee benefits package.
• SterlingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBackground check provider supporting recruiting and hiring services. Name appears in benefits provider logo section of website.
• MetLifecoreOthersInsurance provider included in Emplicity's benefits provider ecosystem. Part of comprehensive benefits administration.
• CrimchecksupportingTechnology or IntegrationBackground check provider for employment screening services supporting recruiting operations.
• KaisercoreOthersHealth insurance provider (Kaiser Permanente) shown in benefits provider logos. Part of medical coverage options.
• Slavic401kcoreOthers401(k) retirement plan provider offering retirement savings options as part of employee benefits package.
• Zurich American Insurance CompanycoreOthersWorkers' compensation insurance carrier partner. Emplicity/Zurich Workers' Compensation Program has delivered savings to thousands of client locations over 15 years. Fully insured workers' compensation with AAA-rated national carrier.
• CCC VerifysupportingTechnology or IntegrationVerification partner providing employment and income verifications. Information available instantly 24/7. Supports government verifiers and employer verifications.
• Anthem Blue CrosscoreOthersMajor medical insurance provider offering HMO and PPO plans. Multiple Anthem plans available through Emplicity's large-group benefits platform.
• PrimeHRcoreOthersComprehensive service plan that includes recruiting services at Level 1, distinguishing it from other plan tiers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Paychex: One of the largest U.S. PEO and payroll/HR services providers, serving SMBs through Paychex PEO. Directly comparable to Emplicity on co-employment, payroll, benefits, and HR outsourcing for small and mid-sized businesses.
• Oasis Outsourcing: PEO delivering co-employment, payroll, benefits, and risk management to SMBs. Comparable service model and customer segment to Emplicity.
• Justworks: Tech-led PEO targeting SMBs with a modern HRIS, payroll, benefits, and compliance platform. Comparable on customer segment and core PEO services, differentiated by deeper technology investment.
• ADP TotalSource: ADP's PEO division offering co-employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance services to SMBs. Competes head-to-head with Emplicity on the same buyer profile and service bundle.
• CoAdvantage: PEO providing HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, workers' comp, and compliance for SMBs across multiple states. Comparable footprint, service mix, and SMB focus.
• TriNet: PEO specializing in HR solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, with deep vertical expertise in professional services, technology, and nonprofit sectors - several of which overlap Emplicity's verticals.
• Insperity: Public PEO providing workforce solutions including HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance to SMBs and mid-market companies. Closely comparable service model and customer segment to Emplicity.
• FrankCrum: PEO and HR outsourcing firm serving small businesses with payroll, benefits, workers' comp, and HR support. Closely comparable model and SMB customer profile.

Emerging players

• Gusto: Cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR platform that has expanded into PEO-adjacent services for very small businesses. Adjacent rather than head-to-head, but increasingly competing for the same SMB wallet share.

Broad incumbents

• VensureHR: Parent operating company of Emplicity and a top-10 U.S. PEO with a broad portfolio of HR outsourcing and benefits administration services. Operates as a broader incumbent; Emplicity is effectively a sub-brand within this platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/emplicity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emplicity
• Xx.com/emplicity

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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