Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 561330: Professional Employer Organizations

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NAICS 561330 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$658.6M
Total awards
1,786 awards
Active obligations
$12.7M
Size standard
$41,500,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 561330 covers professional employer organizations that provide payroll processing, employee benefits administration, tax withholding, workers compensation management, human resources policy support, and employer-of-record services through co-employment arrangements.

Federal opportunities under 561330 typically involve centralized payroll and tax filing for contract staff, group health and retirement plan administration, workers compensation claims processing, and HR compliance assistance tied to a co-employment model.

FY2026 snapshot

Obligations
$4M
Awards
71
Average award
$56.5K
Change from FY2025
-51.9%

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FAQ

What work fits NAICS 561330?
  • Process payroll, tax withholdings, and quarterly filings for a federally funded contract workforce under a co-employment arrangement.
  • Administer group health, dental, vision, and retirement plan enrollment, employer contributions, and COBRA notices for contract employees covered by the PEO.
  • Manage workers compensation program administration including claim intake, insurer coordination, and return-to-work case management for assigned employees.
  • Provide HR administration tasks such as new-hire onboarding paperwork, payroll deductions setup, employee benefits reconciliation, and generation of W-2s and payroll reports.
When is NAICS 561330 a weak fit?
  • Temporary staffing or placement agencies that supply workers but do not assume employer-of-record responsibilities or provide payroll and benefits administration.
  • Human resources consulting engagements limited to policy development, training, or recruitment without payroll tax filing, benefit administration, or co-employment services.
  • Standalone payroll processors that perform payroll calculations and tax filings but do not provide benefits administration, workers compensation management, or employer-of-record services.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 561330?
  • Solicitation calls for employer-of-record services, requires the contractor to carry payroll taxes and issue W-2s under its EIN for assigned personnel.
  • Statement of work mandates administration of group health and retirement plans, benefits enrollment systems, COBRA administration, and employer contributions.
  • Proposal instructions request evidence of workers compensation claims management processes and examples of co-employment agreements or service level arrangements.

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