Payroll & HR Generalist

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

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a Payroll & HR Generalist in a hybrid role. You will own end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and support day-to-day HR operations while partnering with leadership.

The role offers an upward growth path in HR, opportunities to build engagement and training programs, and exposure to strategic initiatives in a growing organization, with a 10% annual bonus and 401(k) match.

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.

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

Skills

Hands-on payroll processing

HR generalist

Multi-state payroll

ADP/Workday/HRIS

Balance payroll with HR initiatives

Proactive/Adaptable

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

Payroll & HR Generalist
Salary: $80,000-$85,000 + 10% Bonus
Location: Portsmouth, 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

Payroll & HR Generalist 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

Payroll & HR Generalist 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

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