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Landrum Professional Employer Services

IRS CPEO CertifiedRegional PEO
Pensacola, FL·Founded 1970·5-500 employees
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States Served
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Services
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Industries
5-500
Employees

About Landrum Professional Employer Services

Landrum HR Solutions is a Pensacola, Florida-based IRS CPEO certified Professional Employer Organization founded in 1970 by H. Britt Landrum, Jr. — one of the pioneers of the modern PEO industry. Now led by the second generation, Britt Landrum III, the company has grown over 55 years into one of the most decorated PEOs in the Southeast, serving more than 1,800 businesses across 44 states. Landrum holds the Florida Governor's Sterling Award for organizational excellence — the highest honor a Florida-based business can receive — and has won ClearlyRated's Best of HR Services Award multiple years running based on client satisfaction scores. The company also owns Landrum Talent Solutions (formed from the 2024 merger of hrQ and Ceres Talent), a national HR and marketing recruiting firm. Landrum offers payroll, employee benefits, HR administration, workers' compensation, compliance, and recruiting services with a high-touch, relationship-driven service model.

IRS Certification

IRS Certified PEO (CPEO)
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The IRS Certified PEO (CPEO) designation is awarded by the Internal Revenue Service to PEO companies that meet rigorous standards for financial health, tax compliance, and operational integrity. Landrum Professional Employer Services holds CPEO status — a distinction held by fewer than 15% of PEOs in the United States.

Federal Tax Liability
As a CPEO, Landrum Professional Employer Services assumes sole liability for federal employment taxes on wages paid — protecting your business from tax exposure.
Annual Financial Audits
CPEOs undergo independent CPA audits annually and must maintain a surety bond, ensuring fiscal accountability and solvency.
IRS Reporting
Landrum Professional Employer Services files employment taxes under their own EIN as CPEO, simplifying your year-end tax obligations and eliminating duplicate filings.

Why businesses choose Landrum Professional Employer Services

✓Founded 1970 — 55+ years of PEO experience, one of the longest-tenured PEOs in the U.S.
✓IRS CPEO certified — maximum federal tax protections for co-employment clients
✓Florida Governor's Sterling Award recipient — highest organizational excellence honor in Florida
✓ClearlyRated Best of HR Services Award winner — based on real client satisfaction scores
✓Second-generation family-owned business with deeply ingrained client-first culture
✓Landrum Talent Solutions arm provides national HR and marketing recruiting capabilities
✓Serves 1,800+ businesses across 44 states with strong Southeast regional presence

Company Details

Headquarters
Pensacola, FL
Founded
1970
Employees Served
5-500
CPEO Certified
Yes - IRS Verified
Coverage
6 states
Company Type
Regional PEO

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
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55+ year track record
Founded 1970 — one of the oldest continuously operating PEOs in the United States.
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Governor's Sterling Award
Florida's highest organizational excellence honor — independently verified quality standard.
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ClearlyRated award winner
Client satisfaction-based award won multiple years — clients rate the service highly.
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Family ownership
Second-generation family-owned with long-term incentives aligned to client success.
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Recruiting capability
Landrum Talent Solutions adds national HR and marketing talent placement to the PEO offering.
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Cons
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Southeast centric
Strongest in Florida and the Southeast — national depth outside the region is more limited.
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Mid-sized scale
Less benefits buying power than the largest national PEOs.
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No transparent pricing
Custom quotes required — no published rates online.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

Landrum is one of the most credentialed and decorated regional PEOs in the country. The 55-year track record, family ownership, and genuine award recognition from client satisfaction surveys make it one of the most trustworthy options for Florida and Southeast businesses. Best for: small and mid-sized businesses in Florida and the Southeast that want a deeply experienced, relationship-driven PEO with a proven long-term track record.

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