Struggling with complex HR tasks and compliance headaches?

Empower your team with Core HR, your 24/7 gateway to expert HR tools, guidance, and resources built on the foundation of CommPayHR Classic Service.

In addition to all the trusted payroll and HR support included with CommPayHR Classic, Core HR provides businesses with a dedicated Customer Service & Support Specialist (CSSS) and access to the Commonwealth Compliance Center (CCC). Designed for organizations that need more comprehensive HR support without the cost of a full in-house HR team, Core HR delivers valuable compliance resources, HR tools, policy guidance, employee handbook assistance, and expert support to help businesses stay compliant, support employees, and focus on growth.

Real HR support, practical tools, and resources designed to help your business thrive.

What are the Benefits of our Core HR Service Plan?

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Avoid Costly Mistakes

Our HR Specialists can help you save thousands of dollars in HR costs and penalties by preventing issues before they become issues.

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Save Time

Employees who manage HR spend up to 25 hours a month searching for HR answers. With help from our team, you get the guidance and resources you need, quickly and reliably from experienced HR professionals.

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Get Peace of Mind

Our HR Advisors have an average of 16 years’ experience. They provide expert, proven guidance so you can confidently tackle your HR issues — and stop searching HR message boards for answers.

Do you find yourself asking these or similar questions?
We can help.

  • Image of bullets of common questions: • We received a complaint about harassment. How should we respond? • Does an I-9 form need to be updated when an employee has a name change?
  • Image of bullets of common questions: • How do I keep an employee at-will but require them to give notice before leaving? • Can the same person be both an employee and an independent contractor?
  • Image of bullets of common questions: • Can an employer legally make their employees use their accumulated vacation hours? • Do you recommend reducing hours as a disciplinary measure?
  • Image of bullets of common questions: • How do we calculate whether we’re covered under FMLA? • Should we ban romantic relationships in the workplace?
  • Image with bullets: • When should I be using e-Verify? • What are my notification requirements for new employees based on the state(s) I have employees in?
  • Image with bullets: • What’s the difference between an exempt and non-exempt employee (and what if I get it wrong?)

    Protect your business from costly HR risks

    $10k

    Potential penalty for wage & hour violation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Source: US DOL

    $50k

    Potential cost of a single bad hire due to lost productivity, lost recruiting fees, onboarding, and training expenses.

    $7k

    Average potential fine for each instance of ERISA violations and cost of compliance with related investigations.

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    What are the Key Features of our Core HR Service Plan?

    Our Core HR Service Plan provides the tools, guidance, and support clients need to manage HR and compliance with confidence. From expert resources and training to practical tools for handbooks, employee classification, and compliance tracking, each feature is designed to simplify HR operations and reduce risk.

    How Effective HR Programs Can Make You Money

    A key function of successful HR programs is to help employees become and stay engaged and productive. But what does that look like when it comes to a company’s bottom line?

    Researchers at Cornell University studied several hundred companies that invested in key HR practices. The results showed significant financial impacts:

    22%

    Higher Sales Growth

    23%

    Faster Profit Growth

    67%

    Lower Turnover

    Research shows that investing in HR can result in a host of other benefits as well, including:*

    * Cornell University, Watson Wyatt, Entrepreneur.com, St. Cloud University, Gallup

    • Greater customer retention
    • Higher productivity
    • More operating income
    • Increase in referrals
    • Less employee absenteeism
    • Fewer safety incidents

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    Our team is here for anything you need. We can walk through your options and answer questions.

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