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