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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in payroll implementation, including system configuration, compliance with payroll regulations, and effective client training. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll ImplementationHRIS ImplementationProject ManagementPayroll RegulationsData Validation
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Hard Skills
Payroll ConfigurationEarnings CodesDeduction CodesTax SettingsDirect Deposit SetupAccrual PoliciesPayroll TestingSystem ConversionBusiness Requirements GatheringProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Client Relationship ManagementCommunicationPresentationTrainingAnalytical Problem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
PaychexADPUKGPaylocityWorkday
Certifications & Qualifications
FPCCPPPMP
Industry Keywords
Union PayrollPrevailing Wage RequirementsPayroll Best PracticesPayroll Data ReviewsImplementation Documentation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead payroll implementation projects from discovery through go-live, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
- Understand clients’ payroll processes, business requirements, compliance needs, and reporting objectives
- Configure payroll systems, earnings and deduction codes, tax settings, direct deposit setup, accrual policies, and other payroll-related components
- Conduct payroll data reviews, validation, and testing to ensure accurate system setup and client readiness
- Facilitate implementation meetings and communicate project status, risks, and next steps with clients and internal stakeholders
- Deliver client training on payroll system functionality, best practices, workflows, and administrative features
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and guide clients through payroll parallel testing and go-live preparation
- Collaborate with sales, onboarding, HRIS, benefits, and technical teams to ensure successful implementations
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions that enhance payroll efficiency and compliance
- Develop and maintain detailed implementation documentation, project notes, system configurations, and client records
- Serve as a payroll subject matter expert during implementations, providing guidance on payroll regulations and industry best practices
- Support post-go-live stabilization and ensure a seamless transition to ongoing client support teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of experience in payroll, payroll implementation, HRIS implementation, or payroll consulting
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll best practices
- Experience implementing or configuring payroll platforms such as Paychex, ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, or similar solutions
- Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations
- Strong project management, organization, and client relationship management skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and training abilities
- Ability to manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience with data validation, payroll testing, and system conversion activities preferred
- Experience implementing payroll solutions for construction organizations, including union payroll and prevailing wage requirements
- Certification such as FPC, CPP, PMP, or related credentials is a plus