Does C2 Essentials pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, C2 Essentials employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at C2 Essentials. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at C2 Essentials?

64% of C2 Essentials employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated C2 Essentials 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at C2 Essentials?

Business Development Manager (7) , Payroll Specialist (4) , Senior Human Resources Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at C2 Essentials according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great, people are nice, some has been here for so many years!" ((in 5 reviews)); "C2s management, at all levels, is professional and passionate about their employees." ((in 3 reviews)); "active and have a positive approach on things, you will have great opportunities and fit right in!" ((in 3 reviews)); "The team feels like family, and there’s pride in the work we do." ((in 3 reviews)); "The CEO is highly passionate and has an action" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at C2 Essentials according to real employee reviews?

"it is a very toxic place with a hostile work environment" ((in 2 reviews))

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3.4

64% would recommend to a friend

(60 total reviews)

Jackie Asencio

66% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture and values

3.2

Senior management

C2 Essentials has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 60 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The C2 Essentials employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human resources and staffing industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

60 reviews

4.0

9 Apr 2026

Fast-paced HR role with constant learning and a great team

Hr account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I came into C2 with a strong HR foundation, but I learned more in five years here than I expected. The environment is fast-paced and client-focused, so you quickly build problem-solving, compliance, and communication skills. There’s always room to grow and learn something new. No two days are the same. You’re trusted with real responsibility, which helps you develop quickly. The best part was the team, incredibly supportive, collaborative, and always willing to jump in to help. That made even the busiest days enjoyable.

Cons

Workloads can get heavy during peak times, so strong organization skills are a must.

5.0

24 Feb 2026

Started small and built a long-term career here

Senior payroll specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I started at C2 in an entry-level payroll role and, over 15 years, grew into a senior specialist. The company truly allows you to build a career if you’re willing to learn and put in the work. I’ve gained a full understanding of payroll from start to finish systems, compliance, client service, troubleshooting, and have been trusted with increasing responsibility over the years. Leadership values experience and promotes from within. The team feels like family, and there’s pride in the work we do. Payroll accuracy really matters, and everyone takes ownership.

Cons

Payroll has strict deadlines, so some weeks are high pressure.

1.0

7 Nov 2025

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Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Decent pay with great colleagues

Cons

lack of growth and commission pay

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Jobs at C2 Essentials

Junior Human Resources Specialist