Seasonal hiring every spring
Tourism and hospitality employers staff up fast each spring. A repeatable hiring and onboarding process saves weeks every season.
HR & payroll in Portsmouth, NH
HR and payroll support for Seacoast businesses.
Restaurants, hotels, marine businesses and professional firms on the Seacoast use us for HR and payroll help that flexes with the season. Busy summer, quiet winter, and you only pay for the hours you use.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in Portsmouth
- Any payroll system
the Seacoast
What we see from Portsmouth employers.
Two states, one commute
With Kittery and York across the bridge, many Seacoast employers have Maine residents on payroll. Maine withholding and Maine's paid leave programs can come into play.
Seasonality is perfect for hourly HR
A fixed retainer charges you the same in January as in July. Hourly support lets your HR spend follow your season.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
We come on site on the Seacoast for seasonal onboarding days, trainings and investigations, scheduled ahead. Everything else 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 Hampshire rules we keep you on top of
- No state income tax on wagesNew Hampshire does not tax wages, but employees who work in Massachusetts or another state may still need that state's withholding.
- Fast final payA discharged employee must be paid in full within 72 hours. Willful late payment can add liquidated damages.
- Voluntary paid family leaveThe Granite State Paid Family Leave plan is optional. Employers can buy coverage to offer six weeks of partial wage replacement.
- Federal minimum wageNew Hampshire follows the federal $7.25 rate, but local competition sets real wages far higher.
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
Healthcare practicesProfessional servicesConstruction & tradesNonprofits & schoolsRetail & hospitality
Also serving
Dover, Rochester, Exeter, Hampton, Rye, Newington, Durham, Kittery, York, Newburyport and the rest of the Seacoast.
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 Portsmouth: common questions
Can you help us hire seasonal staff every spring?
Yes. We build the job posts, screening and onboarding once, then run them each season. Hours go up in the spring and back down in the fall, and so does your bill.
Some of our employees live in Maine. Does that matter?
It can. Maine residents working in New Hampshire may have Maine tax obligations and questions about Maine paid leave. We sort out what applies and keep payroll set up correctly.
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 Portsmouth business.
Book a quick call, or call or text us directly.