Carl is the CEO of a growing construction company. He wakes up with the sunrise, ready for another day. Running his business isn't easy; there's a mix of managing on-site operations, ensuring worker safety, hiring the right crew, and keeping up with paperwork.
Let’s take a peek into a day in Carl’s life and see how working with SWBC Payroll + HR can help save him time, money, and energy so he can focus on building business success.
Waking Up with PEO Services Makes Carl’s Morning Run More Smoothly
7:00 a.m.: Carl likes to get an early start. He arrives at work as the sun is coming up and reviews his calendar. There's an open position for a site manager role, so he’ll need to ramp up the recruitment process by writing a detailed job description, selecting the appropriate salary to attract top talent, posting and advertising the job, and lining up interviews. All before he’s had his first cup of coffee.
The PEO Difference: By leveraging SWBC Payroll + HR’s Talent Management service, including our recruiting solution JobFusion, Carl doesn’t need to worry about the time-consuming details of hiring. With support from a dedicated recruiter, the open position is posted, pre‑qualification questions are prepared based on experience, qualifications, and skills, and candidates are vetted to meet industry standards.
Using JobFusion’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), interviews are scheduled efficiently and candidate information is organized in one place. Carl still conducts the interviews and makes the final hiring decision—but thanks to SWBC Payroll + HR and JobFusion handling the behind‑the‑scenes work, his morning can stay focused, productive, and stress‑free.
9:00 a.m.: At the construction site, Carl notices a minor safety issue. One of his workers doesn't have the proper safety gear. Carl knows the importance of adhering to safety regulations to avoid a workers’ compensation claim and potential fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), but he has a mountain of responsibilities piling up, and the morning is just getting started.
The PEO Difference: With SWBC Payroll + HR’s Risk & Safety Management services, Carl gets help implementing a risk management program tailored specifically to the construction industry that helps him provide a safer workplace for his employees.
SWBC Payroll + HR also helps Carl provide on-site training to address specific needs his business is facing that are more convenient and cost-effective than sending employees off-site to a costly training class. Our trainings are aligned with the latest regulations imposed by OSHA.
Carl’s Early Afternoon is a Breeze with PEO Services
11:00 a.m.: Lunch “break.” Carl takes this time to go over payroll for his workers. The complexity of managing diverse pay scales for different roles, and keeping track of his labor costs for each contract can be cumbersome. Carl just wants one day when he can enjoy a sandwich and have some time to himself.
PEO Difference: With SWBC Payroll + HR's Payroll services, Carl’s payroll is processed accurately and on time. The company’s payroll data is integrated with our other HR Cloud modules, so he never has to rekey anything from one system to another. Carl can quickly review timesheets, process his payrolls, and see his payroll status in real-time. SWBC Payroll + HR can assist Carl with Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for any federal contracts, and we can also provide him with job costing reports that he can easily integrate into the appropriate GL account.
1:00 p.m.: Carl receives a call about a potential workers' compensation claim. A worker injured his back at another site and needs medical attention.
PEO Difference: SWBC Payroll + HR’s expertise in Workers’ Compensation means Carl has a team ready to address such issues. Our team provides Carl with access to the many benefits of being covered through our master Workers’ Compensation policy. We work with the largest Workers’ Compensation Insurance carrier in Texas, Texas Mutual®, rated “A” from AM Best, to provide insurance coverage under one master policy with highly competitive rates.
With a PEO, Carl Tackles the End of Day with Ease
3:00 p.m.: By mid-afternoon, Carl is deep into reviewing health plans and considering retirement solutions for his team. Benefits administration is time-consuming, and Carl wants the best for his workforce without the hassle.
PEO Difference: With SWBC Payroll + HR's Benefits Administration services, Carl receives benefits solutions tailored for his construction company. Our team can shop for optimal medical coverage either through our master Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Texas major medical policy or from a policy issued directly to Carl’s company by any of the major health insurance carriers offering coverage to Texas employers. We also offer 24/7 access to benefit information for each employee, and provide access to big-business ancillary benefits such as: dental and vision care, life insurance, retirement saving plans, legal insurance—even pet insurance.
6:00 p.m.: By the end of the day, it’s clear: for Construction CEO Carl, partnering with SWBC Payroll + HR isn't just an easy choice—it's a strategic move to achieve greater operational efficiency, compliance, and great health and ancillary benefits. Carl is happy and so is his staff!
