OneDigital acquires Lyons HR to strengthen PEO solutions in Southeast US

OneDigital, a leader in insurance brokerage, financial services, and HR consulting in the United States, has significantly expanded its operations by acquiring Lyons HR, LLC, a professional employer organization (PEO) known for its HR management solutions. This acquisition marks a crucial step in extending OneDigital‘s PEO offerings, specifically its OneDigital Resourcing Edge PEO solution, across its Southeast Region. This region already boasts strong capabilities in employee benefits, retirement plan services, wealth management, and property and casualty insurance.

Lyons HR, headquartered in Florence, Alabama, with additional locations in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida, has been a pivotal provider of comprehensive HR management solutions for small to medium-sized businesses for over two decades. Lyons HR supports over 15,000 worksite employees, helping businesses increase efficiency, enhance performance, and manage HR and staffing costs. Their services include training, policy development, payroll management, benefits administration, tax administration, and regulatory compliance assistance.

Ted Crawford, President of OneDigital Resourcing Edge, highlighted the importance of this acquisition: “Today marks a significant milestone for OneDigital’s PEO solution. With the acquisition of Lyons HR, we are not only expanding our nationwide footprint but bringing our unique offerings to small and medium-sized businesses in a region known for its entrepreneurial spirit.”

Bill Lyons, Founder and Executive Chairman of Lyons HR, also commented on the synergy between the two companies: “Our unwavering commitment to client service aligns perfectly with the OneDigital team’s values. We’re thrilled that our clients will now benefit from OneDigital’s enhanced high-touch services, while maintaining their familiar Lyons contact points.”

The acquisition follows Lyons HR’s recent accolade of Winning ClearlyRated’s Best of HR Services® Award for service excellence, which underscores its commitment to high-quality client service, reflected in its Net Promoter®️ Score that is twice as high as the industry average.

OneDigital continues to experience robust growth and momentum in the PEO space. The company’s expansion strategy includes both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, focusing on maintaining a strong organizational culture and a client-first philosophy.

The acquisition of Lyons HR by OneDigital strategically positions the company to leverage Lyons HR’s regional strength and expertise, enhancing OneDigital’s comprehensive suite of services. This move is likely to provide significant benefits to clients in the Southeast, offering them a richer array of PEO solutions and supporting their business growth.