small business

The HR Partner Small Businesses Deserve

Small businesses face the same HR challenges as large companies—just with fewer people and tighter budgets. C2 delivers enterprise-level HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits support scaled specifically for small teams. We help you stay compliant, control costs, and free up time so you can focus on running and growing your business.

Dedicated HR Administration

Most small businesses do not have the resources to hire a full HR team. C2 fills that gap by acting as your outsourced HR department. We handle the full employee life cycle—creating and updating handbooks and policies, managing employee files, administering onboarding and offboarding, and providing day-to-day HR guidance. Our team ensures your company stays compliant with federal, state, and local laws while maintaining best practices for managing people. You get proactive support and peace of mind knowing your HR foundation is solid.

Payroll & Tax Administration Made Simple

Payroll errors can damage employee trust and lead to costly penalties. C2 provides small businesses with professional payroll management—processing pay accurately and on time, filing all required federal, state, and local taxes, managing garnishments, and handling year-end reporting such as W-2s and 1099s. We also integrate payroll with time-tracking and reporting tools so you always know your labor costs and stay audit-ready. You gain big-company accuracy without the overhead.

Affordable, Competitive Benefits

Attracting and retaining great employees is hard for small businesses competing against larger organizations. C2 levels the playing field by giving you access to health, dental, vision, retirement, and ancillary benefits plans normally reserved for large groups. We handle plan administration, open enrollment, and compliance with benefits regulations such as ACA reporting. With C2, you can offer a benefits package that appeals to top talent while controlling costs and reducing administrative headaches.

Compliance Protection

Employment laws change constantly, and small businesses often lack in-house legal or HR expertise. C2 monitors federal, state, and local regulations and advises you on the steps needed to stay compliant—from wage and hour rules to leave laws to harassment prevention. We help you implement compliant policies, maintain required postings, and prepare for audits. Our compliance expertise shields your business from costly fines and lawsuits so you can focus on operations and growth.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

Employee issues can be difficult and risky for small employers. C2 provides hands-on guidance for performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations. We offer coaching for managers, template letters, and step-by-step support to handle sensitive situations properly. This reduces legal exposure, improves employee relations, and helps you maintain a fair, consistent workplace culture.

Training Development Resources

Strong teams don’t just happen—they’re developed. C2 gives small businesses access to training resources, compliance courses, and development programs for managers and employees. We help you implement ongoing education in areas like harassment prevention, safety, and leadership skills so your people grow as your business grows. By investing in training, you reduce turnover and increase productivity without hiring extra staff.

Your Administrative Safety Net

Manual processes drain time and increase risk. C2 becomes your back office for payroll, benefits, HR paperwork, and compliance tracking. We centralize employee data, digitize forms, and automate key processes so your small business runs more efficiently. You gain clear reporting, easy recordkeeping, and peace of mind knowing critical tasks aren’t falling through the cracks.

Scalable Support as You Grow

What you need today may not be what you need next year. C2 scales with your business, offering flexible HR, payroll, and compliance support that can grow with you. Whether you’re adding employees, expanding locations, or moving from an ASO to a PEO model, we provide the infrastructure and expertise to support your daily operations and next stage of growth without disruption.

Scale Operations Smoothly

Whether expanding to new sites, increasing workforce size, or managing seasonal spikes, C2 scales with you — keeping HR, payroll, and compliance processes consistent and efficient.

© 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.