Payroll Integrations Analyst II (New Client Implementations)
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 Role:
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, with hands-on experience supporting multiple payroll platforms.
Strong understanding of payroll file formats, payroll data structures, and large-scale data auditing, including the ability to identify patterns, validate data, and troubleshoot issues.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and data analysis techniques.
Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and translate complex business and technical requirements into effective solutions.
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills, including experience leading client and vendor meetings and creating clear internal and external documentation.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to independently manage multiple client implementations and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective partnerships across clients, vendors, and internal teams while working with minimal supervision.
Must be comfortable working in a video-enabled environment and 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 62K to 93K 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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