New York adds rules every year
Paid sick leave, paid prenatal leave, Paid Family Leave, pay transparency and annual harassment training all apply. Small employers often find out about a rule after it is already in effect.
HR & payroll in Albany, NY
Outsourced HR and payroll for Capital Region employers.
Albany, Schenectady and Troy employers use us to keep up with New York's long list of employer rules, from paid sick and prenatal leave to annual harassment training. Billed only for the hours you use.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in Albany
- Any payroll system
the Capital Region
What we see from Albany employers.
Semiconductors are changing the job market
Chip manufacturing growth around Malta and the Capital Region is pulling technicians and trades away from smaller employers. Competitive pay ranges and faster hiring matter now.
Healthcare and nonprofits carry the region
Hospitals, nursing homes and human services agencies employ a huge share of the Capital Region. They need credential tracking, leave management and clean payroll.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
Albany is about an hour and forty-five minutes from Ludlow across the Mass Pike. We schedule on-site days for trainings, investigations and open enrollment.
- A dedicated HR specialist who learns your business, with a backup team for coverage
- Owners and managers can call or text nights and weekends
- Employees reach us by email, ticket, text, video call or on site
- We work in the tools you already use: ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Paylocity, Rippling, QuickBooks, BambooHR, Slack and Teams
- A quarterly leadership review with clear, prioritized recommendations
- Kickoff within days, sooner when something is urgent
- Recruiting billed by the hour instead of a 20 to 25 percent placement fee
- You keep your company, your payroll provider and your benefit plans
New York rules we keep you on top of
- Paid sick and prenatal leave40 hours of paid sick leave at 5 to 99 employees and 56 hours at 100 or more, plus 20 hours of paid prenatal leave for every private employer.
- Paid Family LeaveEmployee-paid at 0.432% of wages in 2026, with up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave.
- Annual harassment trainingEvery employer must run interactive sexual harassment prevention training every year and keep a written policy and complaint form.
- Pay ranges in job postingsEmployers with four or more employees must post a good-faith pay range for jobs, promotions and transfers. NYC enforces its own version too.
How billing works
Pay for the months you need us. $0 for the ones you don't.
No retainer and no monthly minimum. Hands-on work is billed by the hour, and a quiet month has no hourly bill at all.
- Hourly for hands-on work
- No monthly minimum
- Optional tools, flat and small
- Everything in writing first
Where we help
What Albany clients hand us most.
HR compliance & handbooks
Policies, handbooks and audits that reduce risk.
Learn more about HR compliance & handbooksLeave management (FMLA & PFML)
FMLA, state paid leave and ADA handled correctly.
Learn more about Leave management (FMLA & PFML)Manager & compliance training
Training that helps managers lead and stay compliant.
Learn more about Manager & compliance trainingIndustries we support in Albany
Skilled nursing & senior careHealthcare practicesManufacturingConstruction & tradesNonprofits & schools
Also serving
Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Rensselaer, Cohoes, Glens Falls and the rest of the Capital Region.
How it works
Start with a 15-minute call.
Free 15-minute call
Tell us what is going on. You will get honest feedback on what to fix first, even if you never hire us.
A clear scope
We put the plan, the team and the hourly rate in writing before any work starts.
Ongoing support
Your HR and payroll team takes it from there. Scale hours up or down whenever you need.
What clients say
“King & Co. Consulting stands out as a practical, results-driven firm that focuses on real-world execution, not just theory. Their team brings a strong mix of operational experience and strategic insight, which makes collaboration both productive and grounded.”
HR in Albany: common questions
Can you run New York's required harassment prevention training?
Yes. New York requires annual interactive training for every employee. We deliver it in person or by video and keep the records, along with the written policy and complaint form the law requires.
Do you understand New York paid leave rules?
Yes. We manage New York Paid Family Leave, paid sick leave and paid prenatal leave, including how they stack with FMLA and your own PTO policy.
Do we really pay nothing in a month we do not need you?
For hours, yes. Hands-on work is billed hourly with no monthly minimum, so a month with no HR, payroll or hiring requests has no hourly bill. The only recurring charge is for optional tools you choose, like the employee help desk or text-to-ticket line, which is a flat fee under $150 a month.
Is there a contract?
Yes, a simple service agreement. It puts the scope, your team and the hourly rate in writing so both sides know what to expect. It does not lock you into a monthly minimum or a retainer.
Free 15-minute call
Tell us what is going on at your Albany business.
Book a quick call, or call or text us directly.