About Our Client
The organization operates in the benefits technology and services industry, addressing challenges related to the administration and management of employee benefits programs. It provides solutions that help clients maximize their benefits investments, reduce risk exposure, and engage employees through accessible tools and communications. Founded by HR professionals, the company delivers its services through a secure SaaS platform supported by a service-oriented culture focused on measurable client success.
About the Opportunity
The Payroll File Integration Implementation Analyst manages the end-to-end delivery of payroll data integrations during client onboarding. This role serves as a primary liaison among clients, payroll vendors, and internal teams, translating business and technical requirements into accurate payroll file configurations. The position ensures successful integration, testing, and implementation while supporting a smooth transition from onboarding to ongoing operations.
Responsibilities
• Lead all phases of payroll implementation, including requirements gathering, configuration, and testing of inbound and outbound payroll files.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical specifications, including file layouts and deduction mappings.
• Utilize industry-standard payroll file formats and secure file transfer protocols.
• Use tools such as XML/XSL, Excel, VBS, and FileZilla to support payroll integrations.
• Identify and recommend improvements to enhance integration quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Conduct requirements-gathering sessions with clients and payroll vendors.
• Translate business and payroll requirements into clear technical documentation.
• Maintain documentation that supports successful implementation and ongoing operations.
• Facilitate meetings and document requirements, decisions, risks, and action items.
• Serve as the primary implementation contact for internal teams, clients, and vendors.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor implementation progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Provide clear and timely status updates throughout the implementation process.
• Support peer reviews, quality assurance, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
• Manage the transition from client onboarding to ongoing operations.
• Deliver responsive and professional customer service to clients and implementation partners.
Requirements
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll integrations, administrative outsourcing, data integration, or a related analyst role.
• Experience working with multiple payroll platforms.
• Strong understanding of payroll file formats, data structures, and integration requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data validation.
• Experience auditing large datasets and identifying patterns, discrepancies, and data-quality issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping timelines and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and document complex technical and business requirements.
• Effective facilitation skills for client and vendor meetings.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable participating in video meetings and remote collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing productivity tools using XML/XSL, VBS, JavaScript, SQL, Access, or similar technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Pay Range and Compensation Package
• Annual salary range of $45,000–$81,000, depending on education, experience, skills, abilities, and applicable market factors.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s bonus incentive plan.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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