A PEO (Professional Employer Organization) is different from a traditional HR company because it enters into a co-employment relationship with your business. This means that while you maintain full control over your employees’ day-to-day roles and responsibilities, the PEO handles all HR-related tasks, such as payroll, compliance, benefits, and risk management. This gives you access to top-tier employee benefits (like those of Fortune 500 companies) and ensures you’re fully compliant with HR laws—without the headache. A traditional HR company typically provides consulting or outsourced HR services without taking on the administrative and legal responsibilities that come with co-employment.