Your staff may live in New York
Many Fairfield County employers have employees commuting from Westchester and New York City. Withholding, paid leave and posting rules can apply from both states.
HR & payroll in Stamford, CT
Fractional HR for Stamford and Fairfield County companies.
Fairfield County firms get senior HR expertise without New York City salaries. Fractional HR, payroll, benefits and compliance support, billed hourly, with on-site help when you need it.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in Stamford
- Any payroll system
Fairfield County
What we see from Stamford employers.
Finance and professional firms expect polish
Candidates coming from large firms expect clear offers, real benefits and a professional onboarding experience. We help smaller firms deliver that.
HR hires here cost NYC prices
An experienced HR manager in Fairfield County commands a salary close to Manhattan's. Most firms under 150 people need that skill part time.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
We come on site in Stamford and Fairfield County for trainings, investigations and leadership meetings, scheduled ahead. 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
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 Stamford clients hand us most.
Fractional HR management
An experienced HR team on call, without a full-time salary.
Learn more about Fractional HR managementBenefits administration
Plans employees value, at a cost you can budget.
Learn more about Benefits administrationHR compliance & handbooks
Policies, handbooks and audits that reduce risk.
Learn more about HR compliance & handbooksIndustries we support in Stamford
Healthcare practicesProfessional servicesNonprofits & schoolsLogistics & transportationRetail & hospitality
Also serving
Greenwich, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Danbury, Shelton, Trumbull and the rest of Fairfield County.
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 Stamford: common questions
We have employees in both Connecticut and New York. Can you handle that?
Yes. We sort out which state's withholding, paid leave and posting rules apply to each employee and keep your handbook and payroll set up correctly for both.
Is fractional HR enough for a professional services firm?
For most firms under 150 people, yes. You get an experienced HR lead for hiring, benefits, policies and employee issues without the cost of a full-time hire.
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 Stamford business.
Book a quick call, or call or text us directly.