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HR Payroll Specialist

$80k - $85k

Creative Financial Staffing

HR & Payroll Specialist

Salary: $80,000–$85,000 + 10% Bonus Location: Newport, RI | Hybrid

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Newly created role with a growing organization

Strong succession potential with a path toward future HR leadership

Opportunity to own payroll while expanding across broader HR initiatives

Build and lead employee engagement and manager training programs

High-visibility position working directly with leadership

10% annual bonus and 401(k) match up to 5%

Entrepreneurial environment where you can make a direct impact on the HR function

HR & Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end, multi-state payroll processing

Manage bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, and other payroll activity

Support day-to-day HR operations and employee needs

Develop employee engagement and manager training programs

Identify opportunities to improve HR technology, processes, and workflows

Support broader HR initiatives as the organization continues to grow

HR & Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

Hands-on payroll processing experience required

HR generalist experience

Experience with multi-state payroll

Strong knowledge of ADP, Workday, or another major HRIS/payroll platform

Ability to balance hands-on payroll responsibilities with broader HR initiatives

Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a growing entrepreneurial environment

Vacancy posted 5 hours ago
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