City rules stack on state rules
NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time, the Fair Workweek law for fast food and retail, salary range postings and fair chance hiring all apply on top of New York State law.
HR & payroll in New York City, NY
Fractional HR for New York City small businesses.
NYC has its own layer of employer rules on top of New York State's. Restaurants, clinics, agencies and professional firms use us for experienced HR help without a Manhattan salary, billed only for the hours they need.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in New York City
- Any payroll system
the five boroughs
What we see from New York City employers.
Turnover in hourly roles
Restaurants, retail and home care employers in the city hire constantly. Clean onboarding and documented scheduling protect you from the most common complaints.
Full-time HR is a big line item
An experienced HR manager in New York City is one of the most expensive hires a small business can make. Most need that expertise a few hours a week.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
We come on site in New York City for trainings, investigations and leadership meetings, scheduled ahead. Most 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
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 New York City 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 & handbooksOnboarding & offboarding
Professional first and last impressions.
Learn more about Onboarding & offboardingIndustries we support in New York City
Healthcare practicesProfessional servicesConstruction & tradesNonprofits & schoolsRetail & hospitality
Also serving
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, Jersey City, Yonkers, White Plains and the rest of the five boroughs.
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 York City: common questions
Do you handle NYC-specific rules like Earned Safe and Sick Time?
Yes. We set up accrual, notices and pay stub requirements for NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time and keep your policies aligned with both city and state law.
Our restaurant group has high turnover. Can you help?
Yes. We build onboarding that gets new hires working faster, keep scheduling and tip practices documented, and coach managers on the conversations that usually turn into complaints.
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.
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