Healthcare and life sciences compete for staff
Large hospital and university employers set high expectations for pay and benefits. Practices and startups need faster hiring and a clear offer to compete.
HR & payroll in New Haven, CT
HR and payroll support for New Haven employers.
From medical practices and biotech startups to restaurants and manufacturers along the shoreline, New Haven employers get an experienced HR team for the hours they actually need.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in New Haven
- Any payroll system
South Central Connecticut
What we see from New Haven employers.
Restaurants and hospitality run on hourly teams
Tip credits, scheduling, minimum wage increases and constant turnover make payroll and onboarding a weekly job for New Haven's food and hospitality employers.
Shoreline manufacturers are growing again
Defense and precision manufacturing suppliers between Milford and Wallingford are hiring. They need structured onboarding, safety training records and consistent supervisors.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
New Haven is about an hour and fifteen minutes from Ludlow. We schedule on-site days for trainings, investigations and meetings that work better in person.
- 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
Connecticut rules we keep you on top of
- Pay transparency, new for 2026Since October 1, 2026, every Connecticut employer must post a wage range and a general description of benefits in public and internal job postings.
- Paid sick leave expansionEmployers with 11 or more employees are covered in 2026, and every employer with one or more is covered on January 1, 2027. One hour per 30 worked, up to 40 hours a year.
- CT Paid LeaveEmployees contribute 0.5% of wages through payroll. Employers with one or more employees must withhold and remit it.
- Harassment prevention trainingEmployers with three or more employees must provide two hours of interactive training within six months of hire.
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 New Haven clients hand us most.
Recruiting & hiring
Right-fit hires without the agency markup.
Learn more about Recruiting & hiringOnboarding & offboarding
Professional first and last impressions.
Learn more about Onboarding & offboardingPayroll outsourcing
Accurate, on-time payroll and filings, every cycle.
Learn more about Payroll outsourcingIndustries we support in New Haven
Also serving
Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, Milford, North Haven, Wallingford, Branford, Guilford, Orange, Meriden and the rest of South Central Connecticut.
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 New Haven: common questions
Do you work with restaurants and hospitality groups in New Haven?
Yes. We handle tip credit rules, scheduling and overtime questions, onboarding for high-turnover roles, and payroll that keeps up with Connecticut's annual minimum wage increases.
Can you support a startup that is growing fast?
Yes. We set up the basics quickly, like offer letters, a handbook, onboarding and a payroll system, then scale support up as you hire. You only pay for the hours we spend.
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 New Haven business.
Book a quick call, or call or text us directly.