Lever1

Lever1 gives small and midsized businesses an HR department without the cost of building one. As a professional employer organization (PEO), it takes over human resources, payroll, employee benefits and workers' compensation, so owners can put their time into the work that brings in revenue. For companies weighing HR and back office outsourcing in the United States, it is a practical, people-first option. The core offer is an integrated PEO plan that brings HR management, payroll, benefits and workers' compensation under one roof. Recruitment support helps clients find and keep the right workforce. The HR team also acts as an advisor on performance management, onboarding, terminations, handbook creation and updates, training, investigations, complaints and company policies. On the benefits side, a licensed insurance producer works one-on-one with clients and prospects to explain their options. One small business owner describes the result as an HR department for a fraction of the cost, with fast communication and access to benefits, including a 401(k) program, that would otherwise have been out of reach. Lever1 builds its offer for small and midsized employers across the country. Its stated mission is to handle the administrative and management side of running a business, so clients can focus resources on generating revenue. A shared PEO plan also lets owners give their employees competitive benefits that would not be feasible on their own. The company measures its own success by the growth of its clients. Lever1 is based in the Kansas City area and is now part of Helpside, a PEO with more than 35 years of experience helping small and mid-sized businesses simplify employment. The same Lever1 team still delivers local service, now backed by a larger HR, payroll and benefits platform. Clients get access to a purpose-built technology platform and digital interface for employers and employees, covering payroll, benefits, HR information and other workforce-management resources. Leadership includes CEO Erica Brune and a team with 20 or more years of experience in HR, benefits and operations. If you want an outsourcing partner for HR, payroll and benefits, reach out to Lever1 to talk through your needs or request a quote.