Service Packages

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Package

The PEO Package is Ascendant HR's all inclusive Human Resource Package in which we share employment liability in a co-employment relationship.

Payroll Processing
AHR On-Line
Complete HR Administration
Complete Benefit Administration
Risk Management
Co-Employment Shared Liability
Toll-Free On-Call PHR
Unlimited Job Postings

HR Elite Package

The HR Elite Package is designed to offer a complete HR compliance and Workforce development program. This package is for the businesses who believe as Ascendant HR believes that our employers are our most valuable asset. The programs in this package will assist you in finding the right employees, developing employee skills, and maintaining a healthy workplace environment.

Employee Handbook Customization
New Hire Enrollment
Record Retention
Employee Orientation
Payroll Processing
AHR On-line
Performance Management
Manager Training
Employee Retention Strategies
2 Employee Recruits Per Year
Toll-Free On-Call PHR
Unlimited Job Postings

HR Premium Package

The HR Premium Package is designed to offer an affordable HR Administration solution. This is strictly an administrative solution. The employees in this package are NOT co-employees. This package is for the business whose HR goals are to stay in compliance. The highlights in this package include a state of the art HRIS (HR Information System) and access to an on-call PHR (Professional in Human Resources). Handbook

Employee Handbook Customization
New Hire Enrollment
Record Retention
Governmental Compliance
Employee Orientation
Payroll Processing
AHR On-line
Toll-free On-Call PHR
Unlimited Job Postings

Payroll Processing Package

This package provides complete payroll and tax compliance. Additional highlighted features of this package are Paid Time Off processing, job costing, and Workplace banking incentives. Employers can feel secure that payroll will be processed even when the office manager or owner is on vacation. This product can be purchased as a stand alone product or added to another Ascendant HR package to design a custom HR department for any business.

Payroll Processing with Direct Deposit
Payroll tax filings
Departmentalized tracking/reporting with Job Costing Upon Request
Paid Time Off processing
Tax processing and payment
W2 preparation and delivery
Garnishments, liens, court ordered benefits processing
Track employee loans
Unemployment Claims Administration
State Required New Hire Reporting
Christmas, Vacation Club Processing
Yearend Payroll Reconciliation and Reporting
Customized Payroll and Management Reports
Certified Governmental Payrolls (Optional Add-On)
Access to On-line Payroll Forms/Resources
Secured Employee Record Retention

Employee Benefits Administration (Payroll Package Add-On)

The Employee Benefits Administration is an add-on package that can be purchased with the Payroll Processing Package. Some highlights of this package are the Cobra Administration, consolidated billing, benefit plan reconciliation, and 401k Administration.

Record Retention
Cobra and HIPAA Administration
FMLA
Benefit plan reconciliation
Benefit Summary for Employees
New Hire Orientation
401k Administration
Supplemental Plan Administration

Cobra and HIPAA Administration

This package can be purchased as part of the Employee Benefits Administration Package or as a stand alone product. The purpose of this product is to eliminate the administrative burden of Cobra administration and compliance responsibilities.

General Notifications of COBRA Rights
Qualifying Event notice
Election Processing
Toll-free COBRA continuant hotline
24-hour web access to information for customers and continuants
Monthly premium billing and collection
Monthly premium remittance with itemized reporting
Participant Update Reports to customers detailing all COBRA activities
Record Retention
Monthly Audit of Cobra population

Risk Management

This package can be purchased as a stand alone product or as an add-on to any Ascendant HR package. Risk Management is automatically included the PEO Package.

OSHA Compliant Site Visits and Safety Walkthroughs
Safety Manuals
Claims Administration & Negotiation
Record Retention
Annual Worker Compensation Audit
Monthly WC Premium Liability Reports
Proper WC Classification Reviews

Drug free Workplace Program

This program is a great addition to any workplace. By implementing this program, businesses see several positive effects such as a safer work environment and more productive employees. Also, because of this pro-active program, most Workers Compensation Carriers will give the participating company a premium discount.

Workbooks and Materials
1 Hour Employee Training per year
2 Hour Supervisor Training Per Year
Record Retention
Plan Administration

Employee Recruiting Assistance Program

This program was developed to assist employers in hiring quality employees. By putting applicants through Ascendant HRís EEOC compliant pre-screening program, employers will not spend countless hours interviewing unqualified applicants. Employers will interview only the top candidates. This process saves valuable time for the employer along with reducing the chance of a bad hire. This product can be purchased as a stand alone product or as an add-on to any existing Ascendant HR package. Hire Me

Job Description
EEOC Compliant Application
Phone Interview
1st Interview
EEOC Record Retention
2nd Interview
Background Screening
Job Offer Letter
Job Acceptance Contract