Independent PEO consulting · Nationwide

A Better Way to Evaluate and Select a PEO.

Independent guidance. Multiple providers. One relationship.

With a decade of PEO industry experience, we help businesses evaluate options, compare providers, negotiate terms and navigate implementation—all through one dedicated consultant.

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Why Wander

One Consultant. Multiple Options. A More Personal Experience.

Direct Access

Work directly with founder Alexis Urban—not a rotating team of sales representatives.

Industry Experience

A decade of PEO experience evaluating HR, payroll, benefits and workforce solutions.

Hands-On Guidance

Personal coordination from discovery and underwriting through negotiation and implementation.

How we help

Guidance at every stage.

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01

Strategy & Needs Assessment

We learn how your business operates today and where it is headed—from payroll and HR to benefits, compliance, technology and growth goals.

02

PEO Search & RFP Management

We identify suitable providers, coordinate submissions and underwriting, and manage provider communication from one central relationship.

03

Benefits & Cost Analysis

We examine plans, networks, contributions, administrative fees, workers’ compensation and the true financial impact of each option.

04

Side-by-Side Comparisons

We organize proposals around service, technology, benefits, compliance, pricing, contract terms and long-term scalability.

05

Negotiation & Due Diligence

We clarify proposals, address concerns and negotiate available opportunities across pricing, incentives, benefits and terms.

06

Implementation & Ongoing Advocacy

We stay involved through transition and remain a resource as your business, pricing and service needs evolve.

The difference is in the details

A tailored evaluation—not a surface-level quote.

Every company has different priorities. We look beyond administrative fees to evaluate the financial, operational and people impact of each option.

Workforce structure
Medical & ancillary benefits
Employer & employee costs
Workers’ compensation
HR support
Payroll technology
Multi-state compliance
401(k) capabilities
Global employment
Contract terms
Long-term scalability

Meet the founder

Experience Matters. Relationships Matter More.

With 10 years of PEO industry experience and more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Alexis Urban founded Wander PEO Collective to combine knowledgeable, independent guidance with the personal attention of working directly with the founder.

Meet Alexis

Take it with you

Wander Services Overview

View or download our concise one-page overview of services and evaluation criteria.

Your next step

Let’s Find the Right Fit for Your Business.

Whether you’re exploring your first PEO or considering a change, experienced independent guidance can make the path clearer.