Your HR Partner for Growth and Compliance

Your HR Partner for Growth and Compliance

about us

HR is no longer just about payroll and paperwork its a critical driver of growth, efficiency, and compliance. At C2 Essentials, we help businesses turn HR into a strategic advantage. Our combination of expert guidance, cutting-edge technology, and personalized support ensures your workforce is managed efficiently, your business stays compliant, and your teams are empowered to perform at their best. For over almost a 3 decade, weve partnered with companies nationwidefrom fast-growing small businesses to complex, highly regulated organizationshelping each to simplify HR, reduce risk, and save time. With C2 Essentials as your partner, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the complexities of workforce management, benefits, compliance, and administration.
HR is no longer just about payroll and paperwork — it’s a critical driver of growth, efficiency, and compliance. At C2 Essentials, we help businesses turn HR into a strategic advantage. Our combination of expert guidance, cutting-edge technology, and personalized support ensures your workforce is managed efficiently, your business stays compliant, and your teams are empowered to perform at their best. For over almost a 3 decade, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide—from fast-growing small businesses to complex, highly regulated organizations—helping each to simplify HR, reduce risk, and save time. With C2 Essentials as your partner, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the complexities of workforce management, benefits, compliance, and administration.

Our Mission and Vision

Protecting Employers. Empowering Workforces.

At C2 Essentials, our purpose is clear: we give employers the freedom to focus on what they do best by removing the heavy burden of HR administration and compliance. By handling the complexities of workforce management, we help businesses operate efficiently, reduce risk, and grow with confidence. We aspire to be the most trusted HR outsourcing partner in the country—recognized not only for protecting our clients from risk, but for creating meaningful opportunities for employees to succeed. Every solution we deliver is designed to strengthen businesses, empower workforces, and turn HR challenges into a competitive advantage.

Our Mission and Vision

Protecting Employers. Empowering Workforces.

At C2 Essentials, our purpose is clear: we give employers the freedom to focus on what they do best by removing the heavy burden of HR administration and compliance. By handling the complexities of workforce management, we help businesses operate efficiently, reduce risk, and grow with confidence. We aspire to be the most trusted HR outsourcing partner in the country—recognized not only for protecting our clients from risk, but for creating meaningful opportunities for employees to succeed. Every solution we deliver is designed to strengthen businesses, empower workforces, and turn HR challenges into a competitive advantage.

Integrity and Excellence

The foundation of everything we do at C2—holding ourselves to the highest standards in service and performance.

Integrity and Excellence

The foundation of everything we do at C2—holding ourselves to the highest standards in service and performance.

Sense of Urgency

Our clients’ needs come first, and we act quickly and decisively to deliver results.

Sense of Urgency

Our clients’ needs come first, and we act quickly and decisively to deliver results.

Teamwork

Collaboration is the cornerstone of our success, both within our team and with our clients.

Employee Recognition

We celebrate and reward individuals who demonstrate commitment and contribute to our mission.

Employee Recognition

We celebrate and reward individuals who demonstrate commitment and contribute to our mission.

Communication

We share information openly to ensure informed decisions and collective success.

Communication

We share information openly to ensure informed decisions and collective success.

Client Satisfaction

Our goal is simple: consistently meet and exceed the expectations of every client we serve.

Client Satisfaction

Our goal is simple: consistently meet and exceed the expectations of every client we serve.

Message From our President

Over thirty years ago, I set out to deliver exceptional outsourced HR services to businesses of all sizesan idea few believed possible. Today, C2 serves clients in all 50 states and overseas, providing end-to-end HR solutions that cover employee relations, compliance, payroll, and benefits administration. Our team of experienced HR professionals ensures seamless operations, reduces liability, and keeps your business fully compliant with ever-changing regulations. The results are clear: increased efficiency, lower risk, happier employees, and cost-competitive solutions. Discover how C2 can be your trusted HR partner, helping your business grow confidently while we handle the complexities of workforce management.

Over thirty years ago, I set out to deliver exceptional outsourced HR services to businesses of all sizes—an idea few believed possible. Today, C2 serves clients in all 50 states and overseas, providing end-to-end HR solutions that cover employee relations, compliance, payroll, and benefits administration. Our team of experienced HR professionals ensures seamless operations, reduces liability, and keeps your business fully compliant with ever-changing regulations. The results are clear: increased efficiency, lower risk, happier employees, and cost-competitive solutions. Discover how C2 can be your trusted HR partner, helping your business grow confidently while we handle the complexities of workforce management.

Jackie Asencio, President & CEO

Leadership

Leaders Behind Your Business

Behind every solution C2 delivers is a leadership team with 3 decades of hands-on experience in HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits. We don’t just manage processes—we anticipate challenges, provide strategic guidance, and ensure your business stays compliant and competitive. Our leaders know what it takes to support businesses in complex and highly regulated environments. With C2’s expertise guiding your workforce strategy, you gain confidence, efficiency, and peace of mind—so you can focus on operations and growth while we handle the complexities

Jackie Asencio

President/CEO

Jackie Asencio

President/CEO

Jackie Asencio

President/CEO

Michael Watson

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Michael Watson

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Michael Watson

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Michael Friedman

General Counsel

Michael Friedman

General Counsel

Michael Friedman

General Counsel

Cassie Sebestyen

Director of Human Resources

Cassie Sebestyen

Director of Human Resources

Cassie Sebestyen

Director of Human Resources

Reem Badwey

Director of Payroll

Reem Badwey

Director of Payroll

Reem Badwey

Director of Payroll

Cassie Sebestyen

Director of Human Resources

Cassie Sebestyen

Director of Human Resources

Cassie Sebestyen

Director of Human Resources

© 2026 C2 Essentials, All Rights Reserved

We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.

© 2026 C2 Essentials, All Rights Reserved

We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.

© 2026 C2 Essentials, All Rights Reserved

We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.

© 2026 C2 Essentials, All Rights Reserved

We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.