Outsourced HR Services for Small Business

Milestone Accounting & HR provides outsourced HR services for small business that offer the experienced HR support of an in-house HR department, without the cost. Our team of SHRM-certified HR professionals delivers remote HR services for your small business, wherever you operate.

We handle employee onboarding, employee relations, HR compliance, handbook development, benefits guidance and ongoing HR management. We offer flexible monthly and on-demand plans, so you can get exactly what you need for your small business, no matter what stage of growth you are in. Book a free consultation today to see how we can create a tailored HR plan for your small business.   

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Our Small Business HR Services

HR Compliance Support

Stay on top of federal, state, and local employment laws without lifting a finger.

Employee Onboarding & Exit

Deliver seamless, compliant employee experiences from start to finish.

Employee Relations Guidance

Handle tough conversations, conflict, and performance issues the right way.

Custom Employee Handbooks

Policies and procedures written (and updated) for your team and location.

Leave & Benefits Support

From FMLA to PTO tracking and 401(k) questions — we’ve got your team covered.

Unemployment & Claims Admin

We handle the messy paperwork, filings, and deadlines so you don’t have to.

Payroll Services

Milestone simplifies the payroll process for small business owners with customizable plans and pricing tailored to your company’s needs and maturity.

Types of HR Services We Offer For Small Businesses

HR Foundation

We start by conducting an HR compliance check-up and creating your custom HR calendar. Our comprehensive HR services from our SHRM-certified HR professionals are ideal for teams ready to formalize processes, offload administrative headaches, establish compliance, and improve the employee experience.

What’s included:

  • Direct Employee Support:
    Answering benefit questions, policy guidance, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding
  • Compliance:
    Posters, handbooks, updates on relevant state and federal regulations, annual filings
  • Process Clean-Up:
    Clarify roles in onboarding, benefit enrollments, and IT coordination
  • Operational Support:
    Guidance on day-to-day HR operations and process coordination
  • WC/Unemp/Benefit Strategy:
    Workers’ compensation, unemployment, and benefits planning and guidance
  • Custom Initiatives
    Training, compensation benchmarking, system vetting and implementation, and talent acquisition support

On Demand

Whether you’re a founder establishing your organization’s foundation or an HR professional seeking specialized support for complex challenges, Milestone’s On Demand support connects you with a seasoned HR expert who provides trusted guidance and HR expertise without additional overhead.

What’s included:

  • Addressing one-off questions or providing a second opinion
  • Occasional or as needed direct HR support, like an additional set of hands at open enrollment
  • A fresh perspective on talent acquisition
  • Help navigating complex employee issues
  • Termination best practices
  • Disability or leave processes
  • Compliance questions and support
  • Policy updates or documentation reviews

Additional HR Services For Small Business Owners

  • HR assessments
  • Fractional talent acquisition
  • Employee surveys
  • Compensation benchmarking
  • Remote hiring compliance support
  • Custom training initiatives
  • PEO unbundling
  • HR system selection and implementation
  • Payroll & benefits administration

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From the people

We love hearing from our customers! You’re the reason we’re here and the reason we do what we do

“Milestone has been a great partner for our growing company. We initially engaged them to help us identify gaps in our HR infrastructure, but it quickly evolved into a recurring role. They help us think strategically about the HR function and how to leverage it to help us achieve our goals as a company.”

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Giselle Hale COO – Political Data

“I was looking for experienced HR leadership that could cover our day-to-day HR needs and integrate well with our team. They are smart, creative and collaborative. Milestone has become an integral part of our company.”

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Greg Looney Founder & CEO – Inherent Commercial

“Milestone has always been incredibly responsive to our HR needs, and I’m sold on the fractional HR model. I get the service I need, when I need it, without overpaying. They are a great solution for any small business owner looking to find a cost-effective HR model that works.”

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Ian Brown CEO, Managing Partner – Bohu Digital

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Real HR Experts, Not Software

Our combined team experience across a wide variety of small business challenges creates collective expertise that no single practitioner could match. Real people who understand your business, not automated systems or call center scripts.

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Flexible and Affordable

Full-time HR managers are expensive. PEOs are bloated and impersonal. Milestone is right-sized, right-priced, and built for the real world of small business. Our fractional model gives you full-team expertise that scales with your needs and budget, making us one of the best HR outsourcing service providers for small businesses.

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Proactive Compliance Support

Labor laws change constantly. We stay ahead of the curve so you don’t fall behind — or get fined. We make sure your policies, practices, and paperwork are always up to date.

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