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Frequently Asked Questions

About PEO Services

What is a PEO?

  • A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) like OPES Companies helps businesses manage HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance through a co-employment relationship.

What’s included in OPES Companies’ services?

  • HR management & compliance
  • Payroll processing
  • Employee benefits administration
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Risk management
  • Training & development

Will I lose control of my business with a PEO?

No. You maintain complete control over your business operations, employees, and company culture. OPES Companies handles administrative tasks while you manage your core business.

How does PEO pricing work?

OPES Companies typically charges a per-employee fee that covers comprehensive HR services. Contact us for a custom quote based on your needs.

Benefits & Insurance

How does healthcare coverage work through a PEO?

OPES Companies pools employees from multiple companies to access better insurance rates and options typically available only to larger organizations.

How do I manage my benefits?

  1. Log in to Employee Portal
  2. Click “Benefits” on the left hand side
  3. Select “Benefits Enrollment” to enroll or view current elections
    1. To access benefits, log into the benefit provider’s portal and enter your personal information to access your digital cards.
    2. You can also do this by downloading the corresponding apps.
      1. Delta Dental of MO (Vision and Dental)
      2. Angle Health
      3. Clearwater Health
      4. KC Life

How do I access my 401k?

Visit your 401k portal and click either “Enroll” or “Login” (portal details provided upon enrollment)

    • If you have issues enrolling in 401k online, you can contact your HR Representative for a paper form.

Time & Attendance

How do I use TimeTracker?

  • Visit https://clock.payrollservers.us/#/clock/web/login
  • Username: Recommended to use FirstName.LastName or FirstInitial.LastName
    • Hourly EE’s will have a 4 digit code associated with their employee code
      • EX: Jane Doe EE Code: Y00426; Login: 0426
  • Password: Originally set to ‘Welcome2024!’ and employee is prompted to change this when they first log in.
  • Use “Clock In/Out” buttons to track time
    • “Meal In/Meal Out” buttons to track lunch breaks
    • SwipeClock allows employees to clock in at different worksite locations or under certain positions
      • EX: If they work as a supervisor at the KC location on Monday morning and then clock in as a server at another location that afternoon.  You can tie different positions and locations to each person.
    • SwipeClock also has geofencing capabilities.
    • Employers can purchase specific equipment to clock in and out or opt to choose web log in capabilities.
      • Touch Scan
      • Vision Scan
      • Punch Magnetic Strip Reader
      • Punch Pin Reader – Can read a fob or punch in a code

How do I request PTO?

  1. Access the SwipeClock employee portal, enter your username and password, and select ‘Employee Portal’
  2. Select “Time Off” at the top of the page and then “Request Time Off”
  3. Choose date(s), the type of time off, and hours per day
  4. Submit for approval by clicking “Request Time Off”

Safety & Compliance

OPES Companies helps ensure your business stays compliant with employment laws, safety regulations, and HR requirements.

What if I'm injured at work?

  • For emergencies: Call 911
  • Non-emergencies: Alert manager and contact OPES Companies

Account Support

How do I create a pay.opescompanies.com account?

  • Click “Register” and complete the form. If you can’t log in, use “Forgot Username?” or “Forgot Password?” options.
  • This can only be created if they’re an onboarded employee.  They cannot just create an account

Who do I contact for support?

Contact your dedicated OPES Companies representative or our support team at HR@Opeskc.com

Need more assistance?

Our HR experts are here to help hr@opeskc.com