A small state with its own rules
Rhode Island runs its own temporary disability and caregiver insurance programs, its own paid sick leave law and, since 2026, a required written pay notice for new hires. Close to Massachusetts, but different.
HR & payroll in Providence, RI
Outsourced HR and payroll for Providence employers.
Rhode Island employers get an experienced HR team about an hour and a half from our office. Temporary caregiver insurance, paid sick leave, new-hire pay notices and payroll handled, billed only for the hours you use.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in Providence
- Any payroll system
Rhode Island
What we see from Providence employers.
Healthcare and education lead hiring
Hospitals, universities and human services agencies are the region's biggest employers, and they set the bar for pay and benefits.
Many teams cross into Massachusetts
With Attleboro, Seekonk and Fall River next door, plenty of Providence employers have Massachusetts residents on payroll and need both states set up correctly.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
Providence is about an hour and a half from Ludlow. 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
Rhode Island rules we keep you on top of
- TDI and caregiver leaveEmployees pay 1.1% of wages up to $100,000 in 2026. Caregiver leave is now eight weeks.
- Paid sick and safe leaveOne hour per 35 worked, up to 40 hours a year. Paid at 18 or more employees, unpaid below that.
- Written pay notice at hireSince January 1, 2026, new hires must get a written notice of pay rate, paydays and exempt status, with a signed acknowledgment on file.
- Pay ranges on requestEmployers must give an applicant the pay range when asked and give employees their range at hire, on transfer or on request.
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 Providence clients hand us most.
Fractional HR management
An experienced HR team on call, without a full-time salary.
Learn more about Fractional HR managementPayroll outsourcing
Accurate, on-time payroll and filings, every cycle.
Learn more about Payroll outsourcingLeave management (FMLA & PFML)
FMLA, state paid leave and ADA handled correctly.
Learn more about Leave management (FMLA & PFML)Industries we support in Providence
Also serving
Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Johnston, North Providence, Woonsocket, Lincoln, Smithfield, Attleboro and the rest of Rhode Island.
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 Providence: common questions
Do you work with Rhode Island employers?
Yes. We support Rhode Island employers on TDI and TCI leave, paid sick and safe leave, new-hire pay notices, pay range requests and payroll, on site and remotely.
We have employees in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Can you help?
Yes. We sort out which state's withholding and leave programs apply to each employee and keep payroll and policies right for both.
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 Providence business.
Book a quick call, or call or text us directly.