The HR Team

What The HR Team does

The HR Team is a Maryland-based human resources outsourcing and consulting firm founded in 1996 by Eileen Levitt, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and operating primarily across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. The firm provides outsourced HR services to small and mid-sized organizations as a one-source alternative to an in-house HR department, alongside à la carte project-based consulting. Its service portfolio spans core HR outsourcing plus specialized consulting sub-products — employee handbook development, performance management, manager coaching, market compensation analysis, HR compliance audits, and employee engagement surveys — as well as industry-specific verticals for nonprofits, technology companies, construction firms, financial services firms, professional services firms, and government contractors.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model: quote-based, multi-year contracts billed as either comprehensive outsourcing engagements or discrete project work, with no disclosed pricing. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is fundamentally people-based, delivered by a team of senior HR practitioners each with 20+ years of industry experience. Sales are direct and sales-led, driven by website and phone inquiries, referrals from existing clients, and an active content-marketing program (blog, Eileen's HR Lessons newsletter, webinars, video library, and a 2025 book publication).

As of August 1, 2025, The HR Team joined Ravix Group, a national back-office solutions firm that is itself a portfolio company of Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS). Founder Eileen Levitt transitioned to the role of Executive Advisor. In 2026, Seamless HR Solutions merged into The HR Team, adding nonprofit/association expertise and a Director of Consulting. The firm continues to operate under The HR Team brand with day-to-day operations and service levels unchanged.

Name

The HR Team

Legal name

The HR Team, Inc.

Website

https://thehrteam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The HR Team is a Columbia, Maryland-based HR outsourcing and consulting firm founded in 1996, serving small and mid-sized organizations across Maryland, DC, and Virginia. It delivers customized, senior-practitioner-led HR services and is now part of Ravix Group (Kingsway Financial Services).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Outsourcing Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive HRO (Multi-Process HR Outsourcing) (BPACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Service Delivery, Shared Services & HR Operating Model Advisory (BPACAJAE), HR Technology (HRIS/HCM) Advisory & Implementation (BPAHAGAG), HR Compliance & Policy Administration Outsourcing (incl. regulatory reporting) (BPACAKAK), Compensation & Performance Administration Outsourcing (annual cycles, merit, reviews) (BPACAKAL)

Keywords

• HR outsourcing services
• Human resources consulting
• Employee handbook development
• Performance management consulting
• HR compliance audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. HR Outsourcing Services: Provides outsourced human resources services on a flexible, subscription-like basis. Services available as a one-source alternative to an in-house HR department or on an à la carte project basis. Revenue derived from professional consulting fees for HR services including compliance, employee relations, performance management, policy development, and strategic HR guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The HR Team provides outsourced human resources services to small and mid-sized organizations in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, functioning as a one-source alternative to an in-house HR department or on an à la carte project basis. Its core offerings span full-service HR outsourcing plus consulting services including employee handbook development, performance management, manager coaching, market compensation analysis, HR compliance audits, and employee engagement surveys, complemented by industry-specific verticals for technology, construction, financial services, professional services, government contracting, and nonprofit organizations.

Product overview

The HR Team is a Maryland-based HR outsourcing firm (founded in 1996) offering a portfolio of professional services organized around its core HR Outsourcing product and HR Consulting umbrella. The product suite includes specialized sub-products for employee handbook development, performance management, manager coaching, market compensation analysis, HR compliance audits, and employee engagement surveys. Additionally, the firm offers industry-specific verticals targeting technology companies, construction companies, financial services firms, professional services firms, government contractors, and nonprofit organizations. The company operates as part of Ravix Group following an August 2025 partnership, and serves clients across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HR Outsourcing Full-service HR outsourcing providing small and mid-sized organizations with a one-source alternative to an in-house HR department, offering flexible service models that address the full spectrum of HR needs.
• HR Consulting Strategic HR consulting services including policy development, compliance guidance, and workforce strategy tailored to each organization's unique culture and needs.
• HR for Technology Companies Specialized HR services tailored for technology companies, addressing unique needs such as talent acquisition, fast-paced growth management, and competitive compensation in tech sectors.
• HR for Construction Companies Industry-specific HR solutions for construction companies, addressing workforce management, safety compliance, and labor relations.
• HR for Financial Services Firms Specialized HR services for financial services firms, including compliance with industry regulations and specialized compensation strategies.
• HR for Professional Services Firms HR outsourcing and consulting services tailored for professional services firms including law firms, consulting firms, and other professional service providers.
• Government Contracting HR Specialized HR services for government contractors, addressing compliance with federal contractor requirements and unique workforce regulations.
• Nonprofit HR HR services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations and trade associations, supporting mission-driven organizations with limited resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scaled organizations from 17 to 250+ employees with HR support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ravix GroupcoreOthers · 1 August 2025The HR Team joined Ravix Group as of August 1, 2025. Ravix Group is a national firm specializing in back-office solutions for growing organizations and is part of Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE: KFS). The partnership expands The HR Team's access to national resources, thought leadership, and complementary services while maintaining its team, relationships, and personalized support. Eileen Levitt transitioned to Executive Advisor role. Day-to-day operations and service levels remain unchanged; invoices now come from Ravix Group.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Insperity: National PEO providing comprehensive HR outsourcing, benefits administration, payroll, and compliance for SMBs and mid-market companies — directly comparable to The HR Team's outsourced HR department model but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Trinet: PEO focused on small and mid-sized businesses providing HR outsourcing, benefits administration, payroll, and compliance support; mirrors The HR Team's SMB/mid-market target segment with a more technology-enabled delivery model.
• Sequoia One: PEO delivering full-service HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance for growing small and mid-sized businesses; comparable in service breadth and customer profile to The HR Team's outsourced HR department offering.
• Insource Services: HR outsourcing and consulting firm serving small and mid-sized organizations with customized HR services including compliance, employee relations, and HR technology; close analogue to The HR Team's model and target customer.
• FrankCrum: PEO and HR outsourcing provider offering comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and workers' compensation administration to SMBs across multiple U.S. regions; directly comparable in bundled HR outsourcing delivery and customer size tier.

Broad incumbents

• ADP TotalSource: PEO division of ADP offering co-employment HR, benefits, payroll, and compliance services to small and mid-sized businesses; competes head-to-head with The HR Team's full-service HR outsourcing but bundles technology and scale advantages from its parent.
• Paychex: Large payroll and HR solutions provider with HR outsourcing and PEO services for SMBs; broader portfolio play that overlaps with The HR Team's HR administration and compliance offerings.

Emerging players

• Justworks: Tech-forward PEO serving small businesses with automated HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance tooling; represents the SaaS-enabled competitive threat to traditional high-touch HR outsourcers like The HR Team.
• Gusto: Cloud-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform for SMBs; increasingly expanding into HR advisory and compliance content, competing for the same small-business HR outsourcing wallet as The HR Team.

Regional players

• XcelHR: Mid-Atlantic based PEO offering HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and risk management to small and mid-sized employers; comparable in regional scope and SMB focus to The HR Team, including similar industry verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thehrteam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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