HR Companies & HR Consultants in Benicia, CA

DSA HR Solutions, Inc. is a human resources outsourcing and consulting firm based in Benicia, California, in the North Bay part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It was founded in 2013 and works with employers across the Bay Area. It also supports clients in other parts of the country. Its main audience is small and mid-sized organizations that have to follow employment rules but cannot justify, or do not want to fund, an in-house HR manager.

Engagement model

One distinguishing feature is the option of in-person support. A DSA consultant can visit the workplace weekly or monthly, depending on the client's needs. Between visits, remote help is available on weekdays. The aim is for the firm to act as the client's whole HR department at a cost well below that of a dedicated full-time hire.

Businesses that do not need anyone on location can choose a fully virtual arrangement. Plans are shaped around each organization's circumstances rather than sold as fixed packages. Part-time HR and HR staffing arrangements are also offered.

Services

The firm covers the employment lifecycle from hiring through departure. Its published service list includes:

• HR compliance reviews and internal I-9 audits
• Recruiting, onboarding and separations
• Payroll processing, tax filings and compensation reporting
• Benefits administration and workers' compensation administration
• Employee handbook development
• Employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management
• Sexual harassment prevention, safety and management training
• Leadership development, succession planning and strategic planning

The compliance assessment follows four steps: an introductory meeting, an on-site review, a written report, and a presentation of results. The review covers applicable federal, state and local requirements. It also checks required workplace postings, policies, job classifications, benefits handling, recordkeeping and a sample of personnel files. The findings are meant to guide future HR priorities.

For payroll, DSA manages processing, tax filings and related regulatory reports, covering wage and bonus calculations through compensation reports. Clients do not need to buy their own payroll software, and payroll data is kept in a remote database. Each payroll client is paired with a certified HR specialist who knows its industry.

Industries and background

DSA lists a broad mix of sectors it serves:

• Manufacturing
• Wineries and distribution
• Food and beverage
• Medical and dental practices
• Financial services
• Technology
• Retail and marketing
• Event planning agencies
• Home and construction
• Fire and water restoration
• Non-profits and private schools
• Family-owned companies

Client testimonials on its site come from the manufacturing sector. One comes from a facility with more than 300 employees that has used DSA for five years.

The team says it has decades of HR experience across many industries. The company holds an insurance license, which supports its benefits work. The city of Benicia named it business of the year for 2019. For buyers comparing outsourced HR providers, its main differentiators are:

• Scheduled on-site visits combined with virtual support
• A single provider for compliance, payroll, benefits and training
• A focus on smaller employers dealing with California requirements