UniqueHR, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), announced today that its Chief Operating Officer, Rebecca Bradford was elected President of the Texas Self-Insurers Association Board of Directors (TSIA) effective July 9, 2015.

The TSIA Board provides representation on Workers’ Compensation issues before the Texas Legislature, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) and the Division of Workers’ Compensation.  Their ongoing mission is to create and maintain a Workers’ Compensation system in Texas that promotes business and is fair to employees.

“It is important to me that our employees get the best possible care when faced with a work-site injury. UniqueHR has a close relationship with the customer, the employee, and health-care providers to assist the recovery of injured employees. Being in a leadership position on TSIA means we can be on the “front line” of potential changes or needs with regard to Workers’ Compensation Laws and Regulations in Texas,” said Rebecca Bradford, Chief Operating Officer, UniqueHR.

UniqueHR is the only PEO who is Certified Self-Insured for Workers’ Compensation by the State Of Texas. “Our continued certificationand long-standing involvement on the TSIA Board is one more “large company” advantage UniqueHR brings to our clients,” said Garry Bradford, Chief Executive Officer, UniqueHR.

UniqueHR encourages clients to be proactive regarding safety and the management of workplace injuries. Employers can limit loss by implementing improved hiring procedures, safe work practices, safety training and return-to-work programs.

In addition to risk management, UniqueHR also enables clients to cost-effectively outsource the management of human resources, employee benefits and payroll.

What is a PEO?

Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) enable clients to cost-effectively outsource the management of human resources, employee benefits, payroll and Workers’ Compensation. PEO clients focus on their core competencies to maintain and grow their bottom line.

About UniqueHR

Since their inception almost 4 decades ago, UniqueHR has grown to become the premiere leader in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry. Backed by their economies of scale and resources, UniqueHR is the trusted advisor and total human resource solution for small and medium-sized businesses. They focus on identifying and mitigating employment-related risk exposure, thus reducing employer-related liabilities and controlling associated costs. This allows their clients to focus on the core competencies to grow their business.

UniqueHR offers diverse solutions including in-depth capabilities in Human Resource Management, Employee Benefits, Risk Management, Payroll Services and Staffing. For more information, visithttp://www.uniquehr.com.

About the Texas Self-Insurers Association

The Texas Self-Insurance Association (TSIA) was established to advocate passage of legislation designed to permit certified self-insurance as an alternative to commercial insurance or non-subscription to Workers’ Compensation insurance. In 1989, legislation permitting certified self-insurance for large employers was passed by the Legislature. Today, TSIA serves as a voice for large employers on Workers’ Compensation issues before the Texas Legislature, the Texas Department of Insurance, and the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The association includes employers such as General Motors, Lockheed Martin, FedEx, Textron and Walmart.

Media Contact: Nicole Sharp, UniqueHR, (361) 852-6392, NicoleS@uniquehr.com