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Cornerstone Employer Solutions

Regional PEO
St. Louis, MO·Founded 2002·5-500 employees
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11
States Served
5
Services
3
Industries
5-500
Employees

About Cornerstone Employer Solutions

Cornerstone Employer Solutions is a St. Louis, Missouri-based PEO providing co-employment services including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, HR outsourcing, workers' compensation, and compliance support to small and mid-sized businesses across the Midwest and South Central United States.

Certification Status

Not IRS CPEO Certified

Cornerstone Employer Solutions does not currently hold IRS CPEO certification. This does not necessarily indicate a problem — many reputable PEOs operate without it. We recommend verifying their financial stability, NAPEO membership, and state licensing directly.

Why businesses choose Cornerstone Employer Solutions

✓Full-service PEO with a people-focused service model built around personalized employer relationships
✓Founded by Ronald Hodge with over 35 years of insurance industry experience - particular strength in workers compensation
✓Integrated proprietary payroll management software accessible from any device, with real-time reporting and analytics
✓Specialty expertise in the staffing industry, helping staffing firms manage complex multi-client payroll
✓Access to Fortune 500-level benefit options including master insurance plans with no required employer contribution

Company Details

Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Founded
2002
Employees Served
5-500
CPEO Certified
No
Coverage
11 states
Company Type
Regional PEO

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
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Workers Compensation and Insurance Expertise
Cornerstone was built by an insurance veteran who spent decades understanding how workers compensation costs burden employers. That background informs a service model specifically designed to reduce workers comp premiums, streamline claims management, and keep clients compliant with state-specific regulatory requirements.
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Staffing Industry Specialization
Cornerstone has developed particular depth in serving staffing companies, which have uniquely complex payroll needs due to employees working across multiple worksites, clients, and compensation structures. The firm describes this sector as a core area of operational strength.
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Proprietary Technology Platform
Cornerstone offers a proprietary payroll management platform integrated with workforce management software, giving both employers and employees mobile-accessible tools for time tracking, document management, onboarding, and payroll processing from a single interface.
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Cons
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Not IRS CPEO Certified
Cornerstone PEO does not hold IRS Certified Professional Employer Organization status. Companies that need the specific federal employment tax protections and financial assurances that come with CPEO certification should evaluate certified providers alongside Cornerstone.
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Younger Provider with Less Established Track Record
Founded in 2014-2015, Cornerstone has a shorter operating history than many PEOs in this directory. While it has grown quickly, businesses that prioritize long-established institutional stability may weigh longevity as a key factor in their selection process.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

Cornerstone PEO was established in Medford, New Jersey around 2014-2015 by Ronald Hodge, an insurance industry veteran with over 35 years of experience. The company was built around solving workers compensation and regulatory compliance challenges for employers, and has since grown into a full-service PEO serving clients nationally. Cornerstone PEO has developed a particular strength in the staffing industry and operates a Texas office in addition to its New Jersey headquarters.

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