HR & Payroll Specialist

Salary: $80,000–$85,000 + 10% Bonus
Location: Newport, RI | Hybrid

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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• Newly created role with a growing organization

  
  
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• Strong succession potential with a path toward future HR leadership

  
  
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• Opportunity to own payroll while expanding across broader HR initiatives

  
  
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• Build and lead employee engagement and manager training programs

  
  
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• High-visibility position working directly with leadership

  
  
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• 10% annual bonus and 401(k) match up to 5%

  
  
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• Entrepreneurial environment where you can make a direct impact on the HR function

  
  
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HR & Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

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• Own end-to-end, multi-state payroll processing

  
  
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• Manage bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, and other payroll activity

  
  
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• Support day-to-day HR operations and employee needs

  
  
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• Develop employee engagement and manager training programs

  
  
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• Identify opportunities to improve HR technology, processes, and workflows

  
  
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• Support broader HR initiatives as the organization continues to grow

  
  
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HR & Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

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• Hands-on payroll processing experience required

  
  
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• HR generalist experience

  
  
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• Experience with multi-state payroll

  
  
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• Strong knowledge of ADP, Workday, or another major HRIS/payroll platform

  
  
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• Ability to balance hands-on payroll responsibilities with broader HR initiatives

  
  
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• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a growing entrepreneurial environment

  
  
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