Our Story

Optimum HR Through the Years

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2007

Optimum HR launches to serve the underrepresented California PEO market.

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2008

Signs first 30 clients, proving demand for a PEO with a client- first approach.

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2012

Partners with Anthem of CA to provide cost-effective health plans for small-to- mid-sized businesses.

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2020

Doubles in size again while supporting clients through the challenges of COVID-19.

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2018

Achieves significant growth, doubling in size.

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2015

Refines vision, focusing on personalized service and professional industries.

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2021

Helps hundreds of businesses navigate uncertainty, secure PPP loans, and maximize ERTC credits.

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2022

Certified by the IRS as a CPEO. Partners with both Kaiser & MetLife to increase partner service offerings.

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2024

Awarded OC Business Journal Best Places to Work for 9th consecutive year. Completes full-scale software transformation and achieves a client NPS score of 59, reflecting exceptional service quality.

Our Purpose

 We are passionate about helping people achieve their highest potential.

Our Core Values

At Optimum HR, we believe that culture is an outflow of people. We attract and retain people committed to these five core values.

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We Over Me

In this team, everyone moves forward and wins together. We are stronger as a team than we are as individuals. At Optimum HR, we are our best selves when we collaborate, listen, accept, respect, and support each other to grow continuously.

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Own It

We take the initiative, accept responsibility, and follow through. We lead by example, maintain a positive attitude, and are empowered to make tough decisions.

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Embrace Challenges

We don’t hide from the hard stuff; we embrace it knowing that success is never final. We grow from the challenges we face and become even stronger as we overcome each of them.

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Be Extraordinary

At Optimum HR, individuality is
celebrated. We foster an environment of continuous growth to help each person reach their fullest potential.
Average is simply not an option for us.

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Have Fun

Working hard is important, but no one said you couldn’t have fun while doing it! We strive for a culture where fun is encouraged, and our shared accomplishments are recognized.

Optimum HR continues to set itself apart by
combining the buying power of a national provider with the friendly,
personal touch of a local partner.