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Southeast Personnel Leasing

IRS CPEO CertifiedRegional PEOFL-Headquartered
Tampa, FL·Founded 1990·Serving 5-500 employees
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7
States Served
5
Services
5
Industries
5-500
Serving

About Southeast Personnel Leasing

A well-established Florida PEO with deep expertise in the Southeast market. Known for competitive workers compensation programs and responsive local service.

Certifications

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. Southeast Personnel Leasing holds CPEO status — a distinction held by fewer than 15% of PEOs in the United States.

Federal Tax Liability
As a CPEO, Southeast Personnel Leasing 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
Southeast Personnel Leasing files employment taxes under their own EIN as CPEO, simplifying your year-end tax obligations and eliminating duplicate filings.

Why businesses choose Southeast Personnel Leasing

✓Founded 1986 and family-owned by John and Debbie Porreca since 1995 — one of the longest-operating regional PEOs on this list
✓IRS CPEO certified, serving businesses in roughly 24 states from its Tampa Bay headquarters
✓Owns its own workers compensation carrier, Lion Insurance Company, rated A- Excellent by AM Best
✓Specializes in high-risk construction and volume manufacturing, sectors many PEOs avoid
✓Recognized as a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay for 15 consecutive years by the Tampa Bay Times
✓One of the largest privately owned companies in Florida per Florida Trend Magazine

Company Details

Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Founded
1990
Serving
5-500 employees
CPEO Certified
Yes - IRS Verified
ESAC Accredited
No
Coverage
7 states
Company Type
Regional PEO

Southeast Personnel Leasing in Your State

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
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Owns its workers comp carrier
Lion Insurance Company, rated A- Excellent by AM Best, gives SPLI direct control over claims rather than depending on a third party.
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High-risk industry specialization
Strong track record with construction and volume manufacturing, sectors many PEOs decline to serve.
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Long, stable ownership
Family-owned by John and Debbie Porreca since 1995, founded in 1986.
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Strong workplace culture
Named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay for 15 consecutive years by the Tampa Bay Times.
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Cons
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Construction and high-risk focus
Businesses outside its specialty industries may find more tailored options with generalist PEOs.
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Regional footprint
Concentrated in the Southeast; confirm coverage directly if you operate outside its core states.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

Southeast Personnel Leasing stands out for owning its own workers compensation insurer, Lion Insurance Company, which gives it direct control over claims handling rather than depending on a third-party carrier — a real advantage for high-risk industries like construction. Nearly four decades of family ownership and consistent local recognition point to operational stability. Best for: construction, manufacturing, and other higher-risk industry businesses in the Southeast that need strong workers compensation support and a PEO with real claims-handling leverage.

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