Outsourced HR that scales with your team.

From recruitment and onboarding to payroll, benefits, and compliance, our team handles the people work — so you can focus on building the business.

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Escalon outsourced finance and fractional CFO services

Your business runs on its people
so your HR has to keep pace.

We handle recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance, so your team is supported and your fine print is covered.

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Trusted by 20,000+ organizations across industries and growth stages since 2006.

$1B+
Financial activity managed
5x
INC. 5000 HONOREE
5,000+
WORKFORCE SYSTEMS MANAGED
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Ready to take
HR off your plate?

Tell us a bit about your company, and a senior HR specialist will reach out within one business day.

You get the back-office infrastructure of a much larger company — finance, HR, and compliance handled — for less than the cost of one in-house HR hire.

HR isn’t a growth project. It’s how you protect what you’ve built.

No one wants to spend on HR. You invest in it to protect yourself — from financial exposure, legal liability, and the disruptions that stall a business. We handle compliance, payroll, and the fine print so the company you’ve built stays protected as it scales.

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Growing fast? Don’t let HR become your biggest liability.

Most of our clients are founders and operators running lean — past the early scramble, but not yet big enough to hire a full HR department. That’s exactly the gap we close. We reduce your risk, prevent costly fines and employment disputes, and protect the business you’re building.
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Payroll and PEO team avoiding penalties with accurate, multi-state, compliant pay and benefits

Compliant Payroll

Run payroll and benefits without the penalties or risk.

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  • Taxes & Compliance – I-9s, W-2s, 1099s tracked, signed, and stored.
  • Accounting Integration – payroll flows into your books accurately.
  • On-Time Deposits – automated, correct payments every cycle.
  • Compliant Audits – payroll records kept audit-ready at all times.
  • PEO Solutions – co-employment that offloads HR liability, payroll tax, and compliance.
  • Benefit Advisory – plan design and carrier guidance for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Compliance and risk team shielding the business from fines and labor disputes

Risk & Compliance

Shield your business from fines, lawsuits, and labor disputes.

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  • Regulatory Guidance – proactive resource for federal and local HR laws.
  • Risk Management – commercial insurance and workers’ compensation.
  • Safety – support delivered through a single national provider.
  • Employee Handbooks & HR Policies – a clear reference built around your values.
  • Job Descriptions – clear, compliant role definitions for every hire.
Recruiting team hiring compliantly to avoid mis-hires and legal exposure

Recruiting

Hire the right way — compliant, documented, and low-risk.

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  • Setup – job descriptions, screening, and scoring criteria.
  • Sourcing – active and passive candidates via job boards and social.
  • Screening – phone screens and objective candidate scoring.
  • Scheduling – interviews coordinated with hiring managers.
  • Selection – guidance on the best fit and offer negotiation.
  • Background Checks – thorough screening resources.
Employee relations specialists preventing disputes and documenting to protect the company

Employee Relations

Prevent disputes and document everything to protect the company.

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  • Employee Relations – keep the company–employee relationship clear and documented.
  • Onboarding – turnkey system for compliance and a welcoming start.
  • Offboarding – forms, handovers, and exit interviews handled.
  • Compensation Benchmarking – data to pay the right people the right amount.
  • Performance Management – ongoing support so issues are addressed early.
Finance and strategy team de-risking audits, fundraising, and M&A

Strategic Growth

Protect your next milestone — audits, fundraising, and M&A.

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  • Audit Preparation & Assistance – SOC 2, FedRAMP, and more, prepared and supported end to end.
  • M&A Assistance – support through mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence.
  • Total Rewards Strategy – compensation and benefits aligned to retain key talent.
  • Budget Alignment for Growth – plan headcount and spend to match your trajectory.

You’re the HR department by default.

The founder or operator handles offers, onboarding, and the awkward conversations. Every hour on people admin is an hour not spent on the business. We take it off your plate.

You just crossed ten employees.

At ten people, benefits, 401(k), and multi-state filings stop being optional and become legal obligations. We make sure the requirements are met before they become problems.

You’re hiring across state lines.

Every new state adds its own payroll, tax, and labor rules. A remote hire can create exposure you didn’t know existed. We track it so you don’t carry the risk.

You’re raising, and investors are looking closely.

A fundraise puts your HR and payroll records under scrutiny. Clean, compliant people operations protect the deal and your credibility in the room. We get you ready.

Don’t take our word for it. Our clients said it better.

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Escalon allows us — allows me — not to worry about the back-office accounting function at the end of the day. We really see Escalon as an integral part of our business, as part of our team honestly, sharing in the success of us growing the business tremendously, and helping us all along the way.

Hearing Aids Company · Commerce
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The primary reason that I picked Escalon over other firms I talked to was its expertise in dealing with start-up and fund-raising financials.

Grocery E-Commerce
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Something that I love from my seat as a CFO is that I know if I send an email or whatever communication in which the Escalon team is copied, it is going to get registered, it is going to get registered on time, and it is going to get registered correctly.

E-Commerce
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Working with Escalon makes me feel confident. It frees up my time and allows me to focus on the daily operations of my business.

Environment
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We are so happy with the results that when we had problems in HR and our order-to-cash area, we brought in Escalon to help us assess and implement a solution. Now Escalon is supporting us in everything I do in the back office.

Healthcare
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With Escalon, not only have we saved time, but we have the confidence in the financials we’re seeing to know where to make the investments and how to grow our business in a profitable way.

Women’s Healthcare
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Escalon is actually an extremely cost-effective solution compared to doing it yourself. My perspective on Escalon as the Chief Financial Officer is that they are a fully integrated part of our finance organization. I view Escalon as the solution of choice for delivering financial operations.

Healthcare

Why Escalon is right for your business

19 years in business

Trusted by 20,000+ organizations across industries since 2006.

Experts in your industry

HR support that understands the demands of SaaS, life sciences, consumer goods, and nonprofit teams.

One team, full stack

HR, finance, and tax kept in sync — no juggling multiple vendors.

Scales with your team

Flexible support at every stage of growth, without the overhead of an in-house HR department.

Frequently asked questions

We provide HR support tailored to your business across the full employee lifecycle, employee engagement, payroll, recruiting, and benefits — helping you create efficient processes and a strong team.

Yes. We track and store I-9s, W-2s, and 1099s, stay on top of changing tax laws, integrate payroll with your accounting software, and make sure deposits go out on time and in the correct amount.

Yes. Through a national brokerage partner we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching options, plus perks like commuter benefits, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Yes. Our services grow with your business, offering the flexibility you need at each stage of growth — without the overhead of building an in-house HR team.

Yes. We take the stress out of compliance and act as a proactive resource for federal and local insurance and HR compliance laws, so your team is covered the right way.

Yes. We’ve built a robust security infrastructure combining current technology with proven internal policies. You can review our Trust Center or request a copy of our SOC 2 Type II audit report.

Beyond HR, we also handle finance and tax — kept in sync so your people, your numbers, and your filings all move at the speed of your business.

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we can help you grow?

Book a consultation to gain clarity on which Escalon services may be right for you.

  • ✓Senior team lead on the first call
  • ✓Custom written scope customized for your needs
  • ✓No commitment, no pressure, just a conversation
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