Empowering Local Businesses: The Axcet Advantage
Opting for a local, PEO provider guarantees personalized service, enhanced convenience and in-depth expertise in state-specific laws
Since 1988, Axcet HR Solutions has been recognized as the leading Kansas PEO, specializing in comprehensive outsourced human resources solutions for small to mid-sized businesses.
Our full suite of services encompasses everything a business needs for effective workforce management, including payroll and payroll tax administration, human resources management, employee benefits, risk management and workers' comp.
This integrated approach supports businesses lacking extensive HR departments, providing personalized, expert assistance to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
As a certified, award-winning Kansas PEO, Axcet possesses an in-depth understanding of the specific HR challenges and regulations facing local businesses.
As one of the top PEOs, Axcet not only boasts an entire team of certified HR consultants but also holds the distinction of being among the first 10% of PEOs nationally to receive IRS certification—a status we've proudly maintained uninterrupted.
Additionally, we are honored to be a prior Kansas City Business Journal Best Places to Work nominee and a recipient of ClearlyRated's Best of HR Services award.
These recognitions underscore our commitment to excellence and our capability to deliver award-winning services. Let us, a distinguished Kansas PEO, leverage our expertise, recognition and dedication to help drive your business toward greater success.
Trusted Kansas PEO
Your Business, Our Expertise.
At Axcet HR Solutions, we take the complexity out of all things HR, payroll, employee benefits and more for small businesses. We partner with you to offer a complete suite of unparalleled options and flexibility.
HR Management
At Axcet HR Solutions, we pride ourselves on being a local PEO that truly understands the needs of local businesses. Unlike national firms, our focus is right here at home, offering personalized HR services tailored to the unique landscape of Kansas.
Every client is paired with a dedicated HR consultant who knows your business inside and out, ensuring solutions that are not just effective but also intimately aligned with your company's culture and the local regulatory environment.
With Axcet, you gain a partner who's not just an extension of your business but a part of the local community and is committed to your success.
Employee Relations »
At Axcet HR Solutions, we specialize in navigating the complex terrain of employee relations, offering Kansas businesses a robust suite of services designed to address every facet of the employer-employee relationship. Our local understanding informs our approach to discipline and termination, performance management, grievances, complaints and harassment allegation investigations.
We believe in proactive solutions and constructive communication strategies that foster a positive workplace environment and mitigate potential conflicts. As your dedicated PEO in Kansas, Axcet ensures that your employee relations are handled with the utmost care and professionalism, reflecting the values and needs of your business.
Strategy and Organizational Development »
Strategic HR aligns directly with your company's overarching goals, either propelling your business forward or holding it back. At Axcet HR Solutions, we're dedicated to ensuring your human resources strategy is a catalyst for success.
Our comprehensive approach includes evaluating and, if needed, redesigning your organizational structure to enhance efficiency. We conduct insightful employee surveys, develop strategies for building high-performing teams, and analyze compensation structures to guarantee competitive pay scales.
Additionally, we manage organizational change and assist with succession planning to secure your company's future. With Axcet, you're not just adopting best practices in HR; you're setting your Kansas-based business on a path toward greater achievement.
Recruitment and Retention »
Securing and retaining top talent requires deliberate, strategic efforts—not mere chance. At Axcet HR Solutions, we understand the nuances of the Kansas job market and craft customized recruitment strategies that do more than fill positions.
From creating compelling job descriptions to designing an onboarding process that welcomes and integrates new hires effectively, our HR consultants are experts at not only attracting the right candidates but also in making your company an attractive long-term home for them.
With Axcet, your business becomes a magnet for excellence, drawing in and holding onto the talent that drives success.
Training and Development »
The performance of your employees is significantly influenced by the effectiveness of your managers and supervisors. As a dedicated PEO for Kansas' small and mid-sized businesses, Axcet HR Solutions understands the pivotal role of strong leadership.
We offer specialized training programs designed to empower your company's leaders with the skills they need to excel. Our comprehensive training covers effective management practices, delivery of clear and actionable feedback, conflict resolution, harassment prevention and team-building strategies.
With Axcet, your leaders gain the tools and knowledge to inspire and guide their teams toward outstanding performance.
HR Compliance in Kansas »
Navigating the intricate web of over 180 U.S. Department of Labor laws, alongside Kansas' unique employment regulations, requires expert guidance. Axcet HR Solutions brings decades of HR compliance experience to the forefront, offering businesses unparalleled support. Our expertise extends beyond a comprehensive understanding of federal mandates to include meticulous attention to the ever-evolving landscape of state-specific laws.
With Axcet, business owners gain peace of mind, assured that every aspect of HR compliance is managed effectively. Our services encompass EEO-1 reporting, FMLA administration, EEOC response assistance and adherence to ADAA and Title VII regulations.
We also ensure your business stays updated with all legally required state and federal postings. Trust Axcet to simplify HR compliance, allowing you to focus on what you do best—running your business.
Unemployment Claims »
Axcet HR Solutions adeptly manages the complexities of unemployment claims, ensuring that eligibility requirements are met fairly while protecting your business from unwarranted claims.
As a top PEO in Kansas, we stand as your advocate in even the most challenging situations.
Our proactive approach was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when the Kansas Department of Labor faced delays with their unemployment software systems.
Axcet worked diligently with the agency, ensuring that our clients' claims were processed promptly and accurately, mitigating potential disruptions for both businesses and their former employees.
Employee Benefits »
At Axcet HR Solutions, we understand that a robust employee benefits package is key to attracting and retaining top talent. Our comprehensive offerings extend beyond health insurance to include:
- Prescription coverage
- Group dental and vision plans
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- A competitive 401(k) plan with pre and post-tax options
These benefits, accessible to our clients at affordable rates, are designed to meet the diverse needs of your Kansas workforce, ensuring their well-being and financial security.
Health Insurance »
Navigating the complexities of employee healthcare plans demands time and expertise that many businesses may not have. That's where Axcet HR Solutions steps in.
As a Kansas PEO, we do the heavy lifting for you, leveraging our market knowledge and expertise to select and administer the right healthcare plans. Our partnership offers your business an exceptional advantage: access to Fortune 500-level benefits at a rate that fits your budget.
This strategic approach to benefits administration not only addresses the needs of your current workforce but also positions your company as a top choice for prospective talent.
With Axcet, you're equipped to recruit, retain and engage the best in the field, ensuring your team’s well-being and your business's continued success.
Benefits Administration and Compliance »
With Axcet HR Solutions, local small and mid-sized businesses find a reliable Kansas PEO dedicated to simplifying the complexities of benefits administration and compliance. We take charge of every aspect, from plan design and employee enrollment to handling annual renewals and claims support.
Our comprehensive approach ensures your staff is well-informed about their benefits options, lifting the administrative burden from your shoulders.
Additionally, the responsibility of navigating complex and time-consuming regulatory requirements falls to us, allowing you to focus more on your business and less on the intricacies of benefits compliance.
401(k) Plans »
Offering a 401(k) plan is a valuable asset for employees, yet managing these plans can be a daunting task for small business leaders or HR departments. Partnering with Axcet HR Solutions alleviates the complexities of setup and administration, freeing you from burdensome oversight.
Our selection of robust investment options allows you to customize the best plan for your company and employees, ensuring a secure retirement planning solution that meets the specific needs of Kansas workplaces.
Payroll Services »
Navigating payroll complexities, from deductions and overtime to adhering to minimum wage laws and tax reporting, poses a significant challenge for small businesses. With payroll being a recurring responsibility, it demands constant attention.
By choosing Axcet HR Solutions, a certified, Kansas PEO, for your payroll services small business owners unlock the freedom to redirect their focus and resources toward growth.
Our clients enjoy the peace of mind that comes from guaranteed compliance, accurately calculated payroll and the assurance of on-time payments to employees every pay period.
Payroll Administration »
You and your HR staff no longer need to be distracted by upcoming payroll deadlines. Axcet’s Kansas-based payroll team accurately administers payroll, including essentials like tracking employee hours and making sure employees are paid correctly.
Beyond these fundamentals, Axcet manages organization-specific tasks, such as including commissions and bonuses and identifying which employees are exempt or non-exempt according to the law.
Axcet’s team of payroll administrators have earned professional certifications that confirm their knowledge and expertise.
Payroll Tax Administration »
In Kansas, navigating the ever-changing landscape of payroll tax laws at federal, state and local levels presents a daunting task for small business owners.
With regulations frequently shifting—sometimes retroactively—staying compliant without expert help can lead to costly penalties. In fact, the IRS reports that around 40% of small to medium-sized businesses in the U.S. face payroll penalties annually.
Opt for peace of mind with Axcet HR Solutions as your Kansas PEO payroll partner. We ensure accuracy, meet every deadline and maintain compliance with all federal, state and local tax laws, allowing you to focus on leading your business and driving growth.
Payroll Compliance »
Leaning on decades of experience and expertise underscored by professional certifications, Axcet ensures clients’ payroll practices remain compliant with federal and Kansas employment laws. We offer years of experience when it comes to payroll compliance because we've been an award-winning, certified PEO provider since 1988.
Whether managing IRS, Fair Labor Standards Act or state requirements, Axcet conducts audits to screen for common payroll errors, fraud and other issues, making adjustments as needed to protect your company from issues that might invite penalties or a Department of Labor audit.
As a certified professional employer organization (CPEO), Axcet has a vested interest in ensuring your Kansas business maintains payroll tax compliance. Certified PEOs must meet rigorous requirements to be certified by the IRS and are solely liable for federal employment taxes on wages they pay their clients’ employees.
Risk Management »
As a small or mid-sized business owner, you take on numerous risks and without a PEO provider you take on a bigger risk. Axcet’s risk management professionals are here to support your business with best practices that enhance safety and mitigate claims losses.
Unique among Kansas PEOs, Axcet is recognized as an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) Star Worksite, a designation that demonstrates outstanding achievement in preventing and controlling occupational health hazards.
We utilize our experience and knowledge to help clients achieve their safety and compliance goals every day.
Workplace Safety »
A safe workplace is invaluable, boosting employee productivity, reducing injury-related costs, minimizing absenteeism and ensuring adherence to both federal and Kansas safety regulations.
At Axcet HR Solutions, we specialize in helping small and mid-sized businesses establish and uphold secure work environments. Our services include conducting mock OSHA audits, performing job-site safety inspections and crafting tailored safety policies and procedures.
In the event of an actual OSHA inspection and subsequent citation, Axcet's risk management experts are prepared to support your business through the response process, demonstrating our commitment to your company's safety and compliance.
Workers’ Comp Insurance »
While we work diligently to minimize the chance of accidents in clients’ workplaces, injuries do sometimes occur. Kansas’ workers’ comp laws differ from those in bordering states, so when injuries happen, Axcet’s long history as a trusted Kansas PEO means your company has a partner that can help you adeptly navigate the state’s regulations.
Axcet’s dedicated, in-house team manages injury protocols and workers’ comp claims to help contain your costs.
A Kansas PEO Can Help Your Businesses Grow
A local PEO means convenient, personalized and region-specific outsourced HR services that make sense. As one of the top PEOs, let us show you how we can help.
You’ve Got Questions about Kansas PEOs. We’ve Got Answers.
A few frequently asked questions – and answers – for those interested in learning more about PEOs.
PEOs provide human resources services for their small business clients—paying wages and taxes and often assisting with compliance with myriad state and federal rules and regulations.
In addition, many Kansas PEOs also provide workers with access to 401(k) plans, health, dental and life insurance, dependent care and other benefits not typically provided by small businesses.
In doing so, they enable clients to cost-effectively outsource the management of human resources, employee benefits, payroll and workers' compensation.
PEO clients can thus focus on their core competencies to maintain and grow their bottom lines.
PEOs typically serve as professional employers of their client's employees. The client company reports its wages under the PEO's federal employer identification number (FEIN) and employee liability shifts to the PEO. Employers gain economies of scale by having more benefits options, sometimes at lower rates.
Businesses, especially small to mid-sized ones, use a PEO for several critical reasons:
- HR Compliance: To navigate the complexities of compliance with EEOC, ADA, DOL, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies without the in-house expertise.
- Time Management: To alleviate the burden of routine HR and payroll tasks, allowing business owners to focus on growth.
- Access to Quality Health Benefits: To offer competitive health benefits similar to larger organizations, which is often challenging for smaller businesses due to cost constraints.
- Scalability: To support the evolving HR needs as the business grows, ensuring the implementation of consistent HR policies and procedures.
A Kansas PEO, like Axcet, provides a solution for business owners who aim to concentrate on their core operations rather than the intricacies of employment management. They offer expertise in human resources, payroll, regulatory compliance, risk management and employee benefits, granting small businesses in Kansas, and across the country, access to benefits and amenities typically reserved for larger entities.
Business owners want to focus their time and energy on the "business of their business" and not on the "business of employment." As businesses grow, most owners do not have the necessary human resources training, payroll and accounting skills, knowledge of regulatory compliance, or backgrounds in risk management, insurance and employee benefit programs to meet the demands of being an employer. PEOs give small-group markets access to many benefits and employment amenities they would not have otherwise.
PEOs are designed specifically to help small- to mid-sized businesses. Typically, these businesses don’t have the resources in house to effectively manage benefits, payroll, human resources, HR compliance and workers’ comp.
A Kansas PEO fills that need and assumes the responsibility for routine, HR administration, such as payroll, employee handbook, safety assessments and health benefits open enrollment.
The business maintains complete control over the employees and day-to-day business operations.
Kansas PEOs are generally the best fit for small- to mid-sized businesses that have fewer than 250 employees.
When a company partners with a PEO, a “shared employment” relationship is created. “Shared employment” means both the company and the PEO provider have an employment relationship with the employee.
In this relationship, the PEO typically assumes responsibility and liability for the employee administration functions of payroll, benefits, human resources and risk management.
The company still maintains control over all other employment aspects, including hiring setting wages, supervision, etc.
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While both are considered human resources outsourcers, they operate in different roles.
- Staffing agencies recruit, screen and place workers with companies.
- A Kansas PEO takes on the responsibility for payroll, employment taxes, benefits, human resources, unemployment claims and assisting with workers’ compensation and safety matters.
While Axcet is a Kansas PEO, we work with clients who have a presence in 46 states within the United States. So, multi-state and long-distance support is never a problem.
That said, we find that we work best with businesses that are headquartered within 250 miles of Kansas City because we're better positioned to provide the hands-on access that our clients appreciate.
Partnering with a Kansas PEO brings significant economic advantages by leveraging economies of scale to reduce employment costs and enhance profitability.
Businesses can minimize or eliminate their in-house HR department, cutting hiring costs and overhead. PEOs offer expert compliance assistance, reduce liability risks and provide access to advanced technology and services.
By managing routine HR tasks, a Kansas PEO allows business owners to concentrate on their core activities, driving growth and improving the bottom line.