Royal Oak firm ranks No. 67 of 100 companies statewide, marking its 10th appearance on the list since 2016.

ROYAL OAK, MI, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HRPro/BenePro has been named to Crain's Detroit Business' 2026 Best Places to Work in Michigan list, ranking No. 67 among the 100 companies honored statewide. Crain's released the list on Aug. 20, 2026, and the ranking is based on research from Best Companies Group, a Pennsylvania-based workplace research firm that runs the program each year.

Best Companies Group evaluates each company through a two-part process: an employer questionnaire covering benefits, policies and practices, and a confidential 77-question survey that asks employees to rate their own experience. The firm collected this year's employee data in June, then combined the results to rank the state's 100 best employers.

The honor extends a long run for HRPro/BenePro, which has now appeared on the Crain's Best Places to Work list in 10 of the last 11 years, going back to 2016.

“We strive to create a fun, collaborative culture that puts relationships and personalized service at the heart of everything we do,” said Kristopher Powell, president and CEO of HRPro/BenePro.

“Our mission has always been to help organizations take better care of their people, and we believe in practicing what we preach. This recognition is a reflection of the culture we work hard to create for our clients, and, just as importantly, for our own team. We don’t just tell organizations that their people matter; we strive to demonstrate that every day within our own organization.”

HRPro/BenePro, founded in 1990 and based in Royal Oak, work together to provide a Total People Solution. HRPro manages the HR and Benefit Administration side of the house, while BenePro’s consultants support strategic healthcare cost management, helping employers control costs through self-funded and level-funded plans, pharmacy optimization, and a buying coalition of 110 companies covering 13,000 employees. Together, they are considered the “People Pros.”

Within its own team, that philosophy shows up in small, specific ways. Employees get an early Friday “closing for the day” announcement through the CEO's spontaneous emailed limericks. Wednesday’s “Magic Moment” shout-outs recognize fellow employees’ day-to-day wins. The company enjoys employee appreciation parties, family picnics, and company outings. Employee milestones are celebrated for 5, 10, and 15-plus years with the firm. A 401(k) match of up to 6%, HSA contributions, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program round out the benefits, and most of the staff works a hybrid schedule built around one shared day in the office each week.

One employee summed it up simply in company feedback: "HRPro truly cares about its employees and works hard to foster a fun, collaborative work environment. Employees are respected and treated as the company’s greatest asset."

About HRPro/BenePro
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan, HRPro/BenePro provides trusted HR and Benefit Administration and strategic healthcare cost advisory services to employers across Michigan. Its BenePro division helps organizations move beyond traditional insurance shopping through self-funded and level-funded strategies, pharmacy optimization, and a 110-company buying coalition covering 13,000 employees.

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