INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

PEO Services for Skilled Trades in Georgia

Workers' comp, payroll, and HR built for skilled trades; from electricians and plumbers to HVAC techs and mechanical contractors. OneSource PEO has served Georgia skilled trades employers since 1997.

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28+
Years serving Georgia employers

200+
Combined years of PEO experience

1997
Established in Georgia, serving the US

4.8pts

Survival advantage construction companies gain by using a PEO, the largest resilience gap of any industry studied.

— NAPEO, 2024

2×

Faster growth rate for businesses that use a PEO compared to those that do not.

— NAPEO, 2024

50%

Less likely to go out of business for companies working with a PEO.

— NAPEO, 2024

12%

Lower employee turnover for businesses that use a PEO compared to those that do not.

— NAPEO, 2024

OVERVIEW

Running a skilled trades business in Georgia is complicated.

You’re managing workers who get hurt on the job, workers’ comp bills that keep climbing, and payroll that gets complicated fast.

Most trade owners carry all of this alone. They pay too much, spend too many hours on paperwork, and still worry about the next audit.

OneSource PEO changes that. We handle your workers’ comp, payroll, HR, and benefits, so you can run your business instead of your HR department. We have been doing this for Georgia’s skilled trades since 1997.

CHALLENGES

The four biggest HR problems for skilled trades businesses in Georgia

PROBLEM 01

Workers’ comp costs keep rising.

Electrical, and plumbing carry the highest comp rates in any industry. One bad claim pushes your experience modification rate up for years. OneSource manages your claims, not just your policy. That means lower costs over time.

PROBLEM 02

Your workforce changes constantly.

You hire three plumbers for a commercial job and let them go when it wraps. Standard payroll systems were not built for that. OneSource scales with your crew: add employees fast, remove them without friction, pay only for what you use.

PROBLEM 03

Compliance is a legal risk for trade businesses.

Misclassified workers, expired certificates, and Georgia labor law requirements create real exposure. OneSource keeps your documentation current and flags problems before they become penalties.

PROBLEM 04

Small trade businesses struggle to offer competitive benefits.

Your best electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs have options. They go where the health insurance is. OneSource pools thousands of employees so small trade companies get the same group benefit rates as large corporations.

SERVICES

What OneSource PEO provides for Skilled Trades businesses

Workers’ Compensation

Pay-as-you-go workers’ comp with active claims management. We do not just administer your policy. We work to reduce your modification rate over time. Our team handles claims from first report through resolution, keeping your costs down and your crew protected.

Payroll and HCM Technology

Accurate, on-time payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Our platform supports certified payroll reports for prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon Act jobs. You get a system built for field-based trades and not just an office.

Employee Benefits Pooling

OneSource pools thousands of employees to create buying power. That means group health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans at rates most small trade businesses cannot get on their own. You offer big-company benefits without being a big company.

HR and Compliance

OSHA recordkeeping support, onboarding documentation for every hire, and ongoing guidance on Georgia employment law. When the rules change, we tell you what it means for your business.

Dedicated Support

You get a real person who knows your account. When a claim comes in on a Friday afternoon or you need to add a crew member before Monday morning, you reach a human. Not a call center. Not a ticket queue.

WHO WE SERVE

Skilled trades businesses we work with

OneSource PEO serves the full range of Georgia’s skilled trades sector. Whether you run a small specialty shop or a larger operation, we know the workers’ comp codes, compliance requirements, and workforce patterns that apply to your trade:

Electricians and electrical contractors

Plumbers and plumbing contractors

HVAC technicians and mechanical contractors

“

We have used other payroll companies over the past 20 years and none have been as good to work with as OneSource. They respond very quicky and they have been so great to work with.
Jennifer Fon

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FAQs

Questions from Georgia skilled trades employers

Can OneSource handle workers' comp for high-risk trades like plumbing or electrical?

Yes. This is a core strength of our program. We work with electrical, plumbing, and other high-rate trades where many PEOs charge punitive rates or decline coverage. Our claims management approach works to bring your experience modification rate down over time.