What states does UniqueHR serve?

UniqueHR currently operates in the following states: AR, FL, IL, LA, NE, NV, NM, OK, TX, WI.

Is UniqueHR IRS CPEO certified?

UniqueHR is not currently listed as an IRS Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO). This does not necessarily indicate a problem — many reputable PEOs operate without CPEO certification. We recommend verifying their financial stability, NAPEO membership, and state licensing status.

What size companies does UniqueHR work with?

UniqueHR typically serves businesses with 5 to 500 employees. If your company is outside this range, contact them directly to discuss your options.

What services does UniqueHR provide?

UniqueHR offers the following HR and employer services: Payroll Processing, Employee Benefits, HR Management, Workers Compensation, Compliance Support, risk-management.

How do I get a quote from UniqueHR?

You can request a quote using the contact form on this page. Our advisory team will review your business and match you with the PEO provider — or providers — best suited to your needs, which may include UniqueHR.

UniqueHR

ESAC AccreditedRegional PEOTX-Headquartered

Corpus Christi, TX·Founded 1991·Serving 5-500 employees

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About UniqueHR

UniqueHR is a Corpus Christi, Texas-based Professional Employer Organization founded in 1991, family owned and operated, and led by President Chris Bradford and CEO Garry Bradford. The company markets itself as family and veteran owned, serving businesses from 5 to more than 500 employees across a range of industries including moving and storage, industrial services, and commercial and residential painting. UniqueHR has held ESAC accreditation since 2003, CEFEX certification since 2008, and has been a NAPEO member since 1999, and reports a client retention rate near 90 percent. Services include HR support, payroll processing, workers compensation coverage, employee benefits administration, retirement plan management, and employee relations and compliance support. UniqueHR emphasizes a personalized, relationship-driven service model as a differentiator against larger national PEOs, positioning itself as a long-standing, independently owned alternative for Texas and South Central businesses.

Certifications

ESAC Accredited PEO

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Certified ✓

ESAC accreditation is awarded by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation, the PEO industry's gold-standard independent accreditor. It requires a PEO to meet more than 40 financial, ethical, and operational standards on an ongoing basis. UniqueHR holds ESAC accreditation — a distinction held by roughly 10% of PEOs in the United States.

Financial Assurance

ESAC backs accredited PEOs like UniqueHR with over $15 million in surety bond coverage, protecting clients, employees, and taxing authorities.

Independent Audits

Accredited PEOs submit quarterly independent verifications of tax, benefit, and payroll obligations to maintain their accreditation.

Ethical & Operational Standards

UniqueHR is continuously monitored against more than 40 financial, ethical, and operational standards set by ESAC's independent board.

Why businesses choose UniqueHR

✓Founded in 1991 — more than three decades of family and veteran owned operation

✓ESAC accredited since 2003, with CEFEX certification since 2008 and NAPEO membership since 1999

✓Reports a client retention rate near 90 percent

✓Serves businesses from 5 to more than 500 employees across a range of industries

✓Personalized, relationship-driven service model emphasized over call-center-style support

✓Deep roots in Corpus Christi and the South Texas business community

Company Details

Headquarters

Corpus Christi, TX

Founded

1991

Serving

5-500 employees

CPEO Certified

ESAC Accredited

Yes - ESAC Verified

Coverage

10 states

Company Type

Regional PEO

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Three-decade track record

Founded in 1991 and still family and veteran owned, a long tenure for an independent regional PEO.

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Layered certification record

ESAC accredited since 2003, CEFEX certified since 2008, and a NAPEO member since 1999.

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High retention rate

Reports client retention near 90 percent, a strong signal of service satisfaction.

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Wide client size range

Serves businesses from 5 to more than 500 employees.

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Cons

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No IRS CPEO certification

Does not currently hold the added federal tax liability protections of CPEO status.

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Regional concentration

Primary presence is concentrated in Texas and nearby states rather than a broad national footprint.

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Limited public pricing data

No published rate information is available without a direct consultation.

PEO Authority Editorial Note

UniqueHR built its reputation over more than three decades as a family and veteran owned alternative to larger national PEOs, and its layered certification record — ESAC accreditation, CEFEX certification, and long-standing NAPEO membership — signals genuine institutional commitment to compliance standards for a company of its size. It does not currently hold IRS CPEO certification, which some businesses require. Best for: small and mid-sized businesses in Texas and the surrounding region that want a long-tenured, independently owned PEO known for personalized service.

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