Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for HR Solutions in Oregon
Cardinal Services has been a trusted partner for businesses in the Pacific Northwest since 1984, specializing in payroll processing, workers' compensation, staffing solutions, and HR management. Our family-owned company was founded in Coos Bay, Oregon, with a mission to help local businesses thrive by handling employment-related administrative tasks. With six offices across Oregon and California, we provide personalized service tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team of experienced professionals offers 24/7 portal access for payroll management and maintains an average staff tenure of nine years, ensuring consistent support. We serve businesses of all sizes, from small family-owned operations to national corporations, and have helped clients reduce turnover by 25% while growing 7% faster than industry averages.Our co-employment model allows businesses to access comprehensive HR solutions while maintaining day-to-day control of their workforce. We pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective solutions that include competitive workers' compensation rates with $1,000,000 coverage limits and no upfront deposits. Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, with CEO Arin Carmack serving in various roles within the company since 1998. We maintain strong community ties through participation in local chambers of commerce and industry associations while advocating for small business interests at the state legislative level. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition in Oregon Business Top 100 Best Companies Hall of Fame.
Services
Payroll Processing
Workers' Compensation
Co-Employment
Staffing Solutions
HR Management
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We've served Oregon businesses for over 40 years with localized employment solutions
- Our team offers 24/7 portal access for payroll and HR management needs
- We provide $1,000,000 workers' comp coverage limits with no upfront deposits
- Our co-employment model reduces business failure risk by 50% on average
- We maintain 9-year average staff tenure for consistent, experienced support
What people say
Amazing customer service
Responsive to everything
Quality of service 100 times better
Pay less for better service
Experts in their field
Services
Payroll Processing
Our payroll processing service handles all aspects of employee compensation, including tax filings, compliance reporting, and direct deposit management. We provide quarterly and annual reporting, compliance protection, and access to our Worksite Manager Portal for real-time workforce management. Our competitive pricing model scales with your business size and payroll frequency while maintaining Oregon-specific regulatory compliance.
Workers' Compensation
We offer comprehensive workers' compensation insurance with $1,000,000 coverage limits that exceed statutory requirements. Our service includes claims management, risk assessment, and return-to-work program support. Our dedicated Risk Team advocates for clients during claims disputes while maintaining competitive rates with no upfront deposits required for policy initiation.
Co-Employment
Our co-employment model provides complete HR solutions while you maintain operational control. Services include payroll administration, workers' compensation coverage, compliance management, and employee benefits administration. This partnership reduces business failure risk by 50% and improves growth rates by 7% through professional HR support.
Staffing Solutions
We provide comprehensive staffing solutions from candidate screening to onboarding. Our services include job posting creation, applicant vetting, and compliance documentation management. We help businesses avoid the 25% turnover reduction and 7% growth improvement associated with proper hiring practices.
HR Management
Our HR management services cover compliance, employee relations, and policy development. We provide access to experienced HR professionals for regulatory compliance, employee handbook creation, and workplace issue resolution. Our services help businesses maintain proper documentation and reduce legal risks associated with employment practices.
People
Arin Carmack
Chief Executive Officer
Arin Carmack has served as Cardinal Services' CEO since 2016 after progressing through various roles since 1998. He advocates for small businesses with Oregon legislative bodies and regulatory agencies, focusing on employment policy development. Arin holds an MBA from Bushnell University and frequently speaks at industry conferences on HR topics.
Mike Freeman
Chief Strategist Officer
Mike Freeman, a founding family member, has led Cardinal's strategic growth since 1988. He helped expand services across Oregon and California while maintaining family business values. A graduate of Lewis & Clark College, Mike serves on industry association boards and focuses on developing innovative HR solutions.
Questions
What employment services does Cardinal offer?
We provide payroll processing, workers' compensation insurance, staffing solutions, and comprehensive HR management services through our co-employment model.
How does Cardinal's co-employment model work?
We become the employer of record for administrative purposes while you maintain day-to-day control of your workforce, providing access to better insurance rates and HR expertise.
What areas do you serve?
We serve businesses throughout Oregon and Northern California with office locations in Bend, Coos Bay, Corvallis, Eugene, Portland, Roseburg, St. Helens, and Arcata.
How does Cardinal's pricing compare to competitors?
Our clients report paying less than half what they previously paid competitors like Paychex while receiving significantly improved service quality and support.
What industries do you work with?
We serve businesses of all sizes across diverse industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services throughout the Pacific Northwest.
What makes Cardinal different from other HR providers?
Our local expertise, 40+ years of experience, and personalized approach combine with competitive pricing and comprehensive service offerings tailored to each client's specific needs.
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