HR & Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) match up to 5%

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist in Newport, RI (Hybrid). The role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing and supporting HR operations, with growth opportunities and leadership exposure.

In this newly created position, you will own payroll, manage bonuses, and contribute to employee engagement and training programs while collaborating with leadership.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll processing experience required.
• HR generalist experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across states.
• Manage bonuses, commissions, reimbursements.
• Support day-to-day HR operations and employee needs.
• Develop employee engagement and training programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR technology and processes.
• Support broader HR initiatives as the company grows.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR generalist

Multi-state payroll

HRIS proficiency

Adaptable in growth

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

HR & Payroll Specialist

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

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Newly created role with a growing organization

• Strong succession potential with a path toward future HR leadership

• Opportunity to own payroll while expanding across broader HR initiatives

• Build and lead employee engagement and manager training programs

• High-visibility position working directly with leadership

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

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

HR & Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

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

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

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

• Develop employee engagement and manager training programs

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

• Support broader HR initiatives as the organization continues to grow

HR & Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

• Hands-on payroll processing experience required

• HR generalist experience

• Experience with multi-state payroll

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

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

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