Payroll File Integration Implementation Analyst (Remote)

As an Onboarding Payroll Integrations Analyst, you will be a critical bridge between clients, payroll vendors, and internal teams. You will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of payroll data integrations during client onboarding and translate business/technical requirements and transform the requirements into outbound/inbound payroll files. 

This role thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment and requires strong analytical thinking, technical file configuration skills, and clear, confident communication. We are a workspace‑anywhere company, offering flexibility while delivering high-impact work. 

The Gig:

• Payroll Data Integrations & Technical Execution 

  • Own all phases of a payroll implementation from requirements gathering, configuring and testing for both inbound and outbound payroll files 
  • Develop and maintain detailed technical specifications including file layouts, deduction mappings, and internal payroll processes 
  • Utilize industry-standard payroll file formats and secure file transfer protocols 
  • Leverage tools such as XML/XSL, Excel, VBS, FileZilla and similar technologies 
  • Contribute ideas and best practices that improve integration quality and efficiency 

  Requirements Gathering & Documentation 

  • Lead requirements gathering sessions with clients and payroll vendors 
  • Translate business and payroll requirements into clear, accurate technical documentation 
  • Maintain detailed configuration, testing, and handoff documentation to support long-term operational success 
  • Facilitate client and vendor meetings, capturing requirements, decisions, risks, and action items 

   Communication & Cross‑Functional Collaboration 

  • Primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, and payroll vendors during implementation 
  • Collaborate closely with project managers to track progress, risks, and outstanding requirements 
  • Provide clear status updates both internally and externally during the implementation phase 
  • Support peer reviews, quality assurance activities, defect tracking, and resolution 
  • Own the client transition from onboarding to ongoing client operations after implementation 
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal partners and external clients 

What you need to make the cut:

• • 4+ years of experience in payroll integrations, administrative outsourcing, data integration, or a related analyst role 
  • Hands-on experience working with multiple payroll platforms 
  • Strong understanding of payroll file formats and payroll data structures 
  • Technical proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUPS, XLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables) and data validation techniques 
  • Experience working and auditing large data sets and recognizing patterns 
  • Ability to manage multiple client projects with overlapping timelines 
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail 

  Communication & Collaboration 

  • Demonstrated success gathering and documenting complex technical and business requirements 
  • Ability to facilitate client and vendor meetings with confidence and clarity 
  • Strong writing skills to manage documentation and internal/external communications 
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate with internal business partners 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while managing multiple client assignments with overlapping timelines 
  • Be camera ready 

  Preferred Qualifications 

  • Developed productivity tools with at least one of the following: XML/XSL, VBS, JavaScript, SQL, or Access (or similar tools) 
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Accounting Information Systems, or related field) 

The pay range for this position is 45K to 81K per year (pay to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, balanced against internal equity and competitive market based geographic ranges). 

This role is eligible to participate in the bonus incentive plan.

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