7 Reasons Businesses Choose GMS as Their PEO Partner
Choosing a professional employer organization (PEO) is about more than outsourcing human resources (HR) responsibilities. It’s about finding a partner that can help your business operate more efficiently, stay compliant, attract top talent, and scale with confidence.
While many PEOs offer similar core services, the experience, expertise, and support behind those services can make all the difference. That’s why businesses across the country choose Group Management Services (GMS) as their workforce management partner.
Here are seven reasons why organizations partner with GMS.
1. One Partner for HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Risk Management
Managing multiple vendors for payroll, benefits administration, HR support, and risk management can create unnecessary complexity and administrative work.
GMS simplifies workforce management by bringing these critical functions together under a single partner and a single system. From payroll processing and employee benefits to compliance support and workplace safety programs, businesses gain access to a comprehensive solution designed to streamline operations.
Instead of juggling multiple providers, business owners can focus on running their business while GMS handles the administrative responsibilities behind the scenes.
2. Technology Backed by Real Expertise
Technology should make managing employees easier, but software alone can’t answer compliance questions, navigate employee issues, or help businesses respond to changing regulations.
That’s why GMS combines powerful technology with dedicated human support.
Through GMS Connect, clients can manage payroll, employee records, benefits administration, reporting, onboarding, and other workforce management functions through a centralized platform. At the same time, they have access to experienced professionals who provide guidance on HR, payroll, compliance, and employee management challenges.
The result is a solution that delivers both efficiency and expertise.
3. Dedicated Support That Feels Like an Extension of Your Team
Many small and midsize businesses don’t have the resources to build a full internal HR department. Partnering with GMS gives them access to experienced professionals who serve as an extension of their team.
Every client receives dedicated support from specialists who understand their business and provide ongoing guidance as needs evolve. Whether it’s navigating a difficult employee situation, implementing new policies, or preparing for growth, businesses can trust experts to help.
This personalized approach allows business owners to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on strategic initiatives.
4. Access to GMS’ Exclusive Master Health Plan
Offering competitive benefits is one of the most effective ways to attract and retain employees. Unfortunately, rising health care costs can make it difficult for small and midsize businesses to provide affordable coverage on their own.
Through GMS’ exclusive Master Health Plan, clients gain access to the collective buying power of more than 50,000 worksite employees. This scale allows businesses to access comprehensive health coverage options, greater cost stability, and more predictable renewal rates than they could achieve independently.
In addition to helping control health care costs, the Master Health Plan provides businesses with access to quality coverage options that support employee recruitment, retention, and satisfaction.
Combined with supplemental benefits offerings such as dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, and more, GMS helps businesses build competitive benefits packages that support long-term growth.
5. Proven Compliance Expertise and Reduced Risk
Employment laws and regulations continue to evolve, creating significant compliance challenges for employers.
As a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO), GMS meets rigorous standards established by the IRS, providing clients with additional confidence regarding payroll tax administration and financial accountability.
Beyond certification, GMS provides proactive support to help businesses stay informed about regulatory changes, maintain compliance, and reduce risk. Clients also gain access to workplace safety programs, workers’ compensation support, risk management resources, and HR expertise designed to help minimize costly mistakes and penalties.
6. Flexible Solutions Designed Around Your Business
No two businesses face the same challenges. Industry requirements, workforce needs, growth objectives, and internal resources vary from one organization to the next.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, GMS works closely with clients to understand their goals and develop solutions that align with their specific needs.
This flexibility allows businesses to receive the support they need while maintaining control over their operations. Business owners remain in charge of their company while gaining access to the resources, expertise, and infrastructure necessary to support growth.
7. A Track Record of Long-Term Client Success
When evaluating a PEO, businesses want confidence that they’re partnering with an organization that delivers real value.
GMS has built its reputation on long-term client relationships and personalized service. In 2025, GMS reported a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 55.56, a client satisfaction metric that exceeds the average score reported for many HR service providers. This score reflects the company’s commitment to building trusted partnerships and delivering ongoing value to clients across the country.
As Stacey Larotonda, Chief Customer Officer at GMS, noted, the company’s goal is to be viewed as a trusted business partner while providing exceptional PEO services. That commitment to service is reflected in GMS’ continued focus on client feedback, proactive support, and long-term business relationships.
Why GMS?
At the end of the day, choosing a PEO is about finding a partner that can help your business work smarter, not harder.
Businesses choose GMS because they gain:
- One partner for HR, payroll, benefits, and risk management
- A dedicated team of experienced professionals
- Powerful technology backed by hands-on support
- Access to the exclusive GMS Master Health Plan
- Compliance guidance and risk management expertise
- Flexible solutions tailored to their needs
- A scalable partner that grows alongside their business
Instead of simply outsourcing administrative tasks, organizations gain a strategic partner committed to helping them operate more efficiently, reduce risk, and focus on growing their business.
Contact GMS today to learn how a PEO partnership can help your business save time, reduce administrative burdens, and achieve its goals.