Georgia PEO Services

We help Georgia restaurant owners save time and money by switching from a payroll provider to a PEO service.

Why make the switch? Because PEOs can do all of the following (and cost you less money).

Plus, you can get a year of HotSchedules for free.

Most restaurants in Georgia pay too much tax.

With higher rent, food, and labor costs, running a profitable restaurant is more challenging than ever.

You can’t control these costs, but you can lower your State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) and Workers’ Compensation tax by partnering with a PEO company.

By partnering with Fourth, we can handle all of the HR tasks you don’t want to do for less money than your current payroll provider.

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98% of business owners using a PEO would recommend them to a small business colleague.

“With any issue, they always have the best solution ready for us.”

“Fourth really understands the intricacies of the restaurant industry and how complex payroll can be with onboarding, tipped employees, and turnover. With any issue, they always have the best solution ready for us.”

— David Culhane, the Operations Director at Sun Pubs

$40,000 reduction in payroll processing fees in the first 6 months.

Administrative relief for accounting teams who can now focus solely on finance management.

How Do PEOs Work?

PEOs work by becoming co-employers of your staff. They share workforce responsibilities like handling payroll, benefits administration, and compliance, freeing up time to focus on and grow your business,

The savings PEOs can obtain for you—from their scale and tax advantages — offset the partnership’s out-of-pocket costs.

How can I get all of these benefits for less than my payroll provider?The Money You Save On Georgia’s SUTA and Workers’ Compensation Pays for the Service!

Each state has a different SUTA tax rate for new employers. The SUTA tax rates in Georgia range from 0.04% to 8.10%. The new employer tax rate is 2.70%.

How can a PEO save my business money?

We lower your State Unemployment Tax

  • 2.7% *New employer rate
  • 1.8% Fourth PEO Rate

We lower your Workers’ Compensation Costs

  • 2.0% *Standard worker’s compensation rate
  • 1.7% Fourth PEO WC Rate

Before PEO Service

  • Labor compliance headaches occur daily, and your evenings are spent researching Georgia laws.
  • Recruiting, hiring, and training new staff is a constant struggle.
  • You manage employee paperwork, payroll, and compliance, distracting you from growing your business.
  • Your best talent is leaving for competitors that offer benefits.

After PEO Service

  • Your customized employee handbook puts you ahead of workplace incidents and compliance issues.
  • You have on-demand access to specialized HR experts who can help your restaurant comply with labor laws and regulations.
  • Your business attracts and retains talent by offering cost-effective, comprehensive benefits that create a better, more positive work environment.

PEOs are Georgia’s best-kept secret for hospitality businesses like restaurants, hotels, and country clubs.

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Human Resources Solutions for Every Restaurant Type

Fine Dining Restaurants

  • Customized Benefits Packages: Attract top talent with comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Compliance Expertise: Adhere to strict health and safety regulations.
  • Training Programs: Maintain high service standards through quality training.

Casual Dining and Family Restaurants

  • Flexible Payroll Solutions: Adapt to seasonal staff changes with accurate payroll processing.
  • Risk Management: Reduce workplace injuries with safety training and workers’ compensation insurance.
  • Employee Leasing: Bring in temporary staff during peak times efficiently.

Quick-service and Fast-Food Restaurants

  • Efficient Onboarding: Rapid hiring and onboarding processes.
  • Time-Saving HR Tasks: Focus on operations while PEOs handle payroll and tax filings.
  • Employee Handbook: Customized employee handbooks ensure your restaurant has up-to-date, compliant, and professional documentation.

Specialty and Ethnic Restaurants

  • Cultural Sensitivity: Ensure compliance with immigration laws and facilitate communication within a diverse team.
  • Health and Safety Compliance: Meet unique health and safety requirements.
  • Tailored HR Services: Handle specific tax withholding and provide specialized training.

Partnering with Fourth PEO services means you can save money by sharing resources, reducing your risks, and having a team of HR experts to manage your HR tasks, payroll, and employee benefits.

  • 27% Average Saving
  • 10-14% Lower Turnover
  • 7-9% Faster Growth
  • 50% Less Likely to Fail

Why Georgia Businesses Need PEOs

PEO in AtlantaA Hub of Culinary Innovation

  • Track Metrics: Use tools to check how well your employees are working and if customers are happy.
  • Competitive Health Care: Give great health benefits to your staff and retain the best workers in Atlanta’s vibrant food industry.

PEO in Savannah
A Growing Casual Dining Market

  • Cost Savings: Save money with smarter HR solutions, which help you manage costs better in Savannah’s expanding dining spots.
  • Employment Laws: Make it easy for yourself to follow Georgia’s labor laws to keep your restaurant running smoothly in Savannah.

PEO in Augusta
Catering to Tourists

  • Scalable Solutions: Handle more staff during tourist season efficiently, important for restaurants near attractions like the Augusta National Golf Club.
  • Employee Benefits: Offer good benefit packages to keep your staff happy, which helps businesses that serve Augusta’s many visitors.

PEO in Athens
Home to Family-Owned Diners

  • HR Expertise: Get help tailored for small, family-run diners to keep Athens’s unique local dining scene thriving.
  • Community Focus: Create a friendly work environment that matches Athens’s supportive local business vibe.

PEO in Columbus
Supporting Mid-Sized Businesses

  • Payroll Administrations: Make payroll easy and accurate, which is key for growing your medium-sized restaurant in Columbus’s growing market.
  • Risk Management: Prevent workplace accidents and legal problems to keep your restaurant safe and compliant.

PEO in Macon
Transforming Tequila Bars and Nightlife Eateries

  • Scalable Solutions: Manage more staff during busy nightlife times effectively, which is crucial for bars and eateries in Macon’s lively downtown.
  • Compliance Assistance: Follow Georgia labor laws easily to keep your operations smooth in Macon’s dynamic nightlife scene.

Using a Payroll Provider? Compare with Fourth PEO!HR Outsourcing For Restaurants and Hospitality Services

PEO Payroll Service
Overall Cost

PEOs offer comprehensive HR solutions that can lower overall costs through economies of scale and more efficient resource use.

 Lower Higher
Direct Fees

While PEOs may have higher upfront fees, they provide more value through bundled services that address multiple HR needs.

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Workers’ Comp. Savings

PEOs can secure lower workers’ compensation rates due to their large pooled risk, translating into direct savings for your restaurant.

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SUTA Savings

With PEOs, your restaurant benefits from potentially lower State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) rates, reducing overall unemployment insurance costs.

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Employee Benefits

Fourth’s PEO offers scalable, pay-as-you-go employee benefits, allowing your restaurant to provide competitive packages without the overhead of managing them in-house.

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Administrative Costs

Fourth’s PEO eliminates the need for additional overhead expenses for HR tasks and payroll taxes.

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Unemployment Claims

Fourth’s PEO handles unemployment claims, reducing the administrative burden on your restaurant and minimizing potential errors.

 No Hassle Additional Costs
Employee Handbooks

Fourth’s PEO provides customized employee handbooks, ensuring your restaurant has up-to-date, compliant, and professional documentation.

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Dedicated HR Support

Fourth’s PEO provides you access to dedicated HR experts offering personalized support and advice to easily navigate complex HR issues.

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401K Plans

Fourth’s PEO offers 401K plans in the benefits package, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.

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$2MM Employer Practice Liability Insurance

Fourth’s PEO provides $2MM of employer practice liability insurance, adding protection against potential HR-related legal challenges.

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W-2 Forms

Fourth’s PEO manages and files your W-2 forms for all employees, streamlining tax reporting and ensuring compliance.

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Georgia: The State of The Industry

Georgia’s restaurant industry is a major economic driver, valued at $30 billion and encompassing over 23,000 locations. Employing more than 500,000 people, it is one of the state’s largest private-sector employers. The industry, predominantly composed of small businesses, generates significant economic impact, reflecting its economic multiplier effect. Despite facing challenges like increased food, labor, and occupancy costs due to supply chain disruptions and inflation, the industry continues to offer relative value to consumers, with menu price increases trailing grocery price hikes. Projected to add thousands of food service jobs by 2030, Georgia’s restaurant industry remains poised for sustained growth and resilience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why would you use a PEO in Georgia?
    • Using a PEO in Georgia offers businesses compliance with state regulations, cost savings, streamlined HR processes, risk management, and access to expert support, allowing them to focus on growth and improve employee experience.
  • How does the pricing structure differ between payroll companies and PEOs?
    • Payroll services usually charge per payroll cycle based on the number of checks written to your staff. In contrast, Fourth charges a per-employee fee.
  • What kind of control do I retain over my employees with a PEO?
    • While PEOs co-employ your staff, which allows them to provide benefit plans and handle HR tasks, the co-employment relationship means you retain control over day-to-day operations and employee management.
  • How flexible are payroll and PEO services in accommodating my business’s growth or changes?
    • Both payroll and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services offer different levels of flexibility to accommodate your business’s growth, making them suitable for companies at various stages of development.
  • Are there any long-term contracts or commitments for Georgia employers?
    • There is a one-year minimum commitment to Fourth PEO services.
  • Can a PEO help with compliance and regulatory issues?
    • PEOs offer you on-demand expertise in compliance and regulatory matters, helping you adhere to complex labor laws and regulations.
  • What are the best Georgia PEO Companies?
    • Fourth PEO: Specializes in HR solutions for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses, including seasonal staffing.
    • ADP TotalSource: Known for solutions tailored to the needs of manufacturing firms, including safety and compliance support.
    • PEO Spectrum: Offers customized HR services for the healthcare industry, including compliance and staffing solutions.
      TriNet: Known for serving tech companies with robust HR, payroll, and benefits services.

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Georgia’s restaurant industry is diverse and rapidly growing. PEOs provide the essential HR and payroll solutions needed to navigate this expansion successfully. Whether you operate a fine dining restaurant in Atlanta or a family diner in Athens, partnering with a PEO enables you to focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences and growing your business. Let PEOs handle the complexities of HR and payroll, so you can concentrate on what you do best—serving your customers and expanding your footprint in the thriving Georgia restaurant market. Get in touch to learn how a PEO can support your restaurant’s success.

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Save time, reduce costs, and increase profitability with Fourth’s intelligent solutions.

  • Reduce labor costs with accurate demand forecasting that eliminates over and understaffing.
  • Eliminate your HR burden with HR and payroll services that manage it for you.
  • Lower your COGS and drive increased profitability with inventory management solutions.

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