Employer Services Corporation

Regional PEO
Amherst, NY·Founded 1994·5-500 employees
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7
States Served
5
Services
3
Industries
5-500
Employees

About Employer Services Corporation

Employer Services Corporation (ESC) is an Amherst, New York-based PEO founded in 1994, providing payroll processing, employee benefits administration, HR outsourcing, workers' compensation, and compliance services to small and mid-sized businesses in the Northeast. ESC operates multiple branded entities including ESC Premier, ESC Choice, and ESC Select, offering tiered service levels to fit different business needs.

Certification Status

Not IRS CPEO Certified

Employer Services Corporation 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 Employer Services Corporation

Western New York largest locally owned PEO and HRO firm with nearly 30 years of operation since 1995
High-touch, high-tech service model combining responsive personal relationships with modern HR technology
Serves businesses with 1 to 500 worksite employees across diverse industries regionally and nationwide
Operates Meliora, a people-centered continuous improvement consulting subsidiary for broader business advisory needs
Dedicated to serving Buffalo, Rochester, and Western New York businesses with deep local employer knowledge

Company Details

Headquarters
Amherst, NY
Founded
1994
Employees Served
5-500
CPEO Certified
No
Coverage
7 states
Company Type
Regional PEO

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
Western New York Market Leadership
As the largest locally owned PEO in the Buffalo and Western New York area, ESC brings nearly three decades of knowledge about regional employment law, state workers compensation requirements, and the specific business culture of the Buffalo-Niagara corridor.
Integrated Business Advisory Ecosystem
ESC and its sister firm Meliora offer clients a combined platform for HR administration and organizational development consulting. Businesses seeking both transactional HR support and strategic people-management guidance can access both through the same trusted local partner.
Serves Smallest to Mid-Size Businesses
ESC explicitly serves businesses from 1 worksite employee to 500, making it one of the few PEOs willing to work with the smallest companies. Solo-employee and micro-business clients who struggle to qualify with larger PEOs will find ESC accessible from day one.
Cons
Buffalo and Western NY Primary Focus
ESC built its business in Western New York and delivers its strongest face-to-face service in that market. Companies located in other regions or with distributed national workforces may not benefit as directly from the local relationships and market knowledge ESC offers.
Limited Public Profile Outside the Region
ESC operates with a relatively low profile outside the Buffalo metro area. Businesses conducting broad national PEO evaluations may find fewer third-party reviews and case studies available compared to national providers with larger marketing footprints.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

Employer Services Corporation (ESC) is headquartered in Amherst, New York and has been serving Western New York businesses since 1995. The largest locally owned PEO in the Buffalo metro area, ESC delivers a high-touch, high-tech approach to HR administration for businesses from 1 to 500 employees. The company also operates Meliora, a separate people-centered continuous improvement consulting firm, giving clients access to broader organizational development support beyond standard PEO services.

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