Daniel Schmidt

Most founders don't start a business because they love navigating HR compliance, filing payroll taxes, or negotiating healthcare premiums. They start a business to build something great. But as a company grows, the administrative burden grows with it. That is where Nextep comes in. As an industry-leading, IRS-certified Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we take the heavy lifting of human resources, employee benefits, risk management, and full-service payroll off your shoulders. We believe that behind every W-2 is a real person, and behind every business is a leadership team that needs their time back. We differentiate our PEO partnership by combining world-class human support with intuitive technology: True Partnership: You aren't just a ticket number. Every client gets a dedicated Client Success Manager, backed by a specialized team of HR, benefits, and payroll experts. Accessible Technology: Our all-in-one platform and Elevate by Nextep™ mobile app empower your employees to manage their employment lifecycle effortlessly from anywhere. Transparent, Flat-Fee Billing: We believe in honest partnerships, which means no hidden fees and no percentage-based payroll billing. You always know exactly what you are paying for. To give you total peace of mind, we hold the industry's most rigorous accreditations, including the IRS Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) designation, Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC) certification, SOC 1®, Type 2 recognition, and ClearlyRated's Best of HR Services® award. We handle the complexities of compliance and administration so you can get back to growing your business. Because ultimately, everything we do is driven by one core mission: elevating the employment experience and enriching people's lives.