HR Outsourcing That Scales With You — No Full-Time Hire Required
Get expert HR guidance and support exactly when you need it — without carrying the cost of a full HR department.
Talk to an HRO SpecialistWhat Is HRO?
Outsourced HR support, without co-employment
Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) means handing off the day-to-day HR functions — payroll, benefits administration, compliance support, recruiting — to a dedicated outside team, without changing who your employees legally work for. Unlike a PEO, there's no co-employment: you remain the sole employer of record, and CLEAR runs the HR infrastructure behind you.
That distinction matters for cost and control. Because CLEAR isn't sharing employment liability the way a PEO does, HRO is typically the more affordable and flexible option — while still giving your team real HR support, real compliance guidance, and access to CLEAR's own employee perks program, not just a login to a payroll portal.
You keep the employer relationship. CLEAR handles the HR administration, the compliance guidance, and the infrastructure behind it.
What's Included
Everything HRO covers, without the co-employment
Payroll & Tax Administration
Accurate, CPA-supervised payroll through CLEAR Payroll Solutions — our own platform, not a third-party pass-through.
Benefits Administration
Enrollment, compliance, and day-to-day administration for whatever group benefits your business already offers.
HR Compliance & Advisory
Employee handbooks, policy guidance, and wage-and-hour compliance support, without building an in-house HR department.
Recruiting & Onboarding
Support finding, hiring, and onboarding new employees, so HR administration doesn't fall entirely on you.
Employee Perks Program
Real employee discounts — pet insurance, AAA, and more — worth over $2,000 a year per employee.
The Same Team Behind Our Accredited PEO
An established company, even when you're not co-employing
Most HR outsourcing vendors are a portal and a support ticket queue. CLEAR's HRO clients get the same local team behind our ESAC-accredited, IRS-certified PEO — 40 years of real payroll and compliance experience, based in Bucks County, PA.
40 Years Experience
Local PA & NY Team
NAPEO Member
CPA-Supervised Payroll
What Clients Say
Real businesses, real results.
90%
of clients still with CLEAR after year one
"They're big enough to have negotiating power and small enough that there's no bureaucracy. We're not just a number — we're important."
Michel Vandermay
President, Gray Trucking
"They are a true business partner, helping us get to the next level. They're fast, they're accountable, and they feel just like an extension of our company."
Michelle MacDonald
President and CEO, The Greater Knead
"They are broker friendly, big enough to compete, small enough to care. CLEAR's staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and provides excellent service. I highly recommend them."
Arthur Chernick
Arthur Chernick Company, Inc.
"It's been a lifesaver for us. My advice is to choose your PEO carefully. It can be a great experience, and it is with CLEAR."
Carolyn Spector
Executive Director, myFace
Not Sure HRO Is the Right Fit?
PEO, HRO, or ASO — how they compare
PEO
Full co-employment — CLEAR shares employment risk and compliance liability with you.
HRO
Dedicated HR support and benefits access, without shifting employment risk.
ASO
Administrative support only — payroll and HR advisory, you remain the sole employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
HRO questions, answered honestly
Serving the Delaware Valley