Ask what the per-employee fee includes
Compare onboarding, payroll, benefits, records, adviser access, technology, reporting and manager support. Confirm whether active, seasonal, part-time or terminated employees are counted and how the fee changes as headcount moves.
Add charges outside the recurring rate
Implementation, data conversion, integrations, off-cycle payroll, handbook work, benefit renewals, investigations and termination assistance may be priced separately. Model the full first year and a typical ongoing year using the same workforce facts.
For related guidance, read typical total HR outsourcing cost and HRO pricing models.