Payroll & HR Generalist

CFS; Portsmouth (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

401(k) match up to 5%

Job summary

CFS in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a Payroll & HR Generalist for a newly created role in a growing organization. You will own end-to-end payroll across multiple states and drive day-to-day HR operations, employee engagement, and manager training in collaboration with leadership.

This high-visibility position offers a 10% annual bonus and 401(k) match up to 5%. The role is hybrid, with payroll accuracy and process improvements at the core as the company expands its HR initiatives.

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

Payroll processing

HR generalist

Multi-state payroll

ADP

Workday

HRIS

Proactive/adaptable

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

• 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

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