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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