One of the tightest labor markets in the country
Vermont's unemployment rate stays low and its workforce is aging. Employers win on clear pay ranges, flexible schedules and a fast, friendly hiring process.
HR & payroll in Burlington, VT
Outsourced HR and payroll for Burlington-area employers.
Vermont has a tight labor market and its own set of employer rules. Burlington-area employers use us for experienced HR help on the hours they need, with on-site visits scheduled ahead.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in Burlington
- Any payroll system
Northwest Vermont
What we see from Burlington employers.
Pay transparency now applies at five employees
Vermont requires pay ranges in job postings for employers with five or more employees, one of the lowest thresholds in the country.
Small teams wear many hats
Many Vermont employers have fewer than 50 people, and HR is handled by the owner or bookkeeper. A few hours of expert help a month goes a long way.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
Burlington is a longer drive from Ludlow, so we plan on-site days in advance for trainings, open enrollment and leadership sessions. Day-to-day support happens by phone, text, email and video.
- 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
Vermont rules we keep you on top of
- Pay ranges in job postingsSince July 1, 2025, employers with five or more employees must include pay or a pay range in job ads.
- Earned sick timeOne hour for every 52 worked, up to 40 hours a year, for employees averaging 18 or more hours a week.
- Child Care ContributionA 0.44% payroll tax. The employer pays at least 75%, and up to 0.11% can be withheld from employees.
- Fast final payA discharged employee must be paid within 72 hours.
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 Burlington clients hand us most.
Fractional HR management
An experienced HR team on call, without a full-time salary.
Learn more about Fractional HR managementHR compliance & handbooks
Policies, handbooks and audits that reduce risk.
Learn more about HR compliance & handbooksRecruiting & hiring
Right-fit hires without the agency markup.
Learn more about Recruiting & hiringIndustries we support in Burlington
Also serving
South Burlington, Winooski, Essex, Colchester, Williston, Shelburne, Milton, St. Albans, Middlebury, Montpelier and the rest of Northwest Vermont.
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 Burlington: common questions
Do you support Vermont employers on site?
Yes. We plan on-site days ahead for trainings, open enrollment meetings and investigations. Most support is delivered by phone, text, email and video, so you are never waiting on a visit to get an answer.
Do we need to post pay ranges in Vermont?
If you have five or more employees, yes. We help you set ranges that are honest, competitive and consistent with what current employees are paid.
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 Burlington business.
Book a quick call, or call or text us directly.