For 25 years, Helix Workforce Management has helped small and mid-sized businesses do the hardest parts of running a company well — hire, pay, insure, and protect their people. We're a team of HR experts, benefits specialists, and technologists who believe great work starts with great support.
Helix was founded in 1998 by a group of HR leaders who watched too many strong small businesses stall under the weight of people operations. They believed SMBs deserved the same caliber of HR, benefits, and compliance infrastructure that Fortune 500 companies took for granted — without the overhead.
Twenty-five years and 4,000+ clients later, that founding thesis still drives every decision. We invest in the specialists, the technology, and the group-buying power that make world-class workforce management genuinely accessible to a 12-person shop or a 500-person growth company.
Today, Helix serves clients in all 50 states from offices in New York, Atlanta, and Denver — and remains privately held, entirely focused on the SMB market we were built to serve.
Four principles that shape how we hire, how we build, and how we show up for every client.
Every process we design starts with the employee experience. Great HR is felt by the people who receive it, not just the leaders who buy it.
No jargon, no hidden fees, no vague answers. If we can't explain it simply, we haven't thought about it hard enough.
We measure success in years, not quarters. Our 95% client retention rate is the only metric that actually matters.
Employee questions don't wait, and neither do we. Fast, thoughtful action is a habit — not a slogan.
The milestones that shaped how Helix serves clients today.
A group of HR veterans launches Helix with 12 initial clients in the Northeast — with one mission: bring enterprise HR to SMBs.
Helix crosses 500 clients and expands its benefits pool, unlocking Fortune-500-tier medical plans for the entire client base.
Multi-state payroll and compliance capabilities launch. Helix begins serving clients in all 50 states.
Helix earns IRS-Certified PEO status and ESAC financial accreditation — credentials only a handful of PEOs in the country hold.
Employees gain 24/7 access to pay stubs, benefits details, and time-off balances from their phone.
Helix supports over 4,000 businesses and 120,000+ worksite employees — with the same hands-on service model that started it all.
Deep operator backgrounds across HR, benefits, technology, and financial services.
20+ years leading PEO and workforce services businesses. Former COO of a national HR outsourcing firm.
Runs client service, benefits, and payroll operations across all Helix regions. SHRM-SCP certified.
Leads the Helix platform, mobile app, and integrations. Prior CTO experience at two HR-tech companies.
Heads the HR business partner practice and internal team culture. 15 years in Fortune 500 HR leadership.
Helix is hiring across HR, benefits, engineering, and client success. We hire operators who care as much about the outcome for our clients' employees as our clients do.
Named a "Top 10 PEO for Small Business" by HR Executive for the fourth consecutive year, cited for standout client service and benefits access.
Featured in Inc. as one of the fastest-growing HR outsourcing partners for founder-led companies scaling past 50 employees.
Awarded "Best Places to Work" — recognizing Helix's own employee experience and its commitment to the workplaces it supports.
Meet the specialists who will run your HR, benefits, and payroll — before you sign anything. Free consultation, no obligation.