Implementation Specialist

Melita Group

. Support and help execute new client onboardings across HR administration, payroll, benefits, and leave of absence services, from kickoff to handoff to ongoing service teams .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong hands-on experience in HRIS implementation, payroll processing, and benefits administration, with a focus on client onboarding and project management. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, drive clarity, and enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration.

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HRIS Implementation ExperiencePayroll Processing ExperienceProject Management SkillsData Migration ExpertiseClient Onboarding Support

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Hard Skills

ADP Workforce NowPaylocityRipplingData MigrationPayroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationEDI FeedsGL File FeedsAI ImplementationAutomation Workflows

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingClient-First ApproachSystems Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPMFPCCPP

Industry Keywords

HR AdministrationPayroll ServicesBenefits ServicesLeave of Absence ServicesPEOHROHRIS Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and help execute new client onboardings across HR administration, payroll, benefits, and leave of absence services, from kickoff to handoff to ongoing service teams
Contribute to time to live, client satisfaction at go-live, and smooth transition to Service Delivery
Help build and maintain implementation project plans, track milestones, and keep workstreams on schedule
Configure clients' HRIS and complete builds on ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, Rippling, and Salesforce
Run data migrations and validate employee data, payroll history, benefit plans and deductions, and PTO balances
Establish benefits carrier EDI feeds and GL file feeds, partnering with Technology for deeper builds
Partner with Sales, Client Success, Service Delivery, Product, Finance, HRIS partners, and benefits carrier partners
Align client expectations, scope, pricing assumptions, and post-implementation transitions
Identify and champion AI, automation, and modern tooling opportunities in implementation workflows
Document and improve implementation workflows for faster, cleaner onboardings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Very strong, hands-on experience supporting and implementing outsourced Payroll and HR services, ideally gained at a PEO, an HRO, or an HRIS technology vendor that installs a full HRIS together with outsourced services
Hands-on HRIS implementation experience on one or more major platforms, including configuration and data migration: ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, or Rippling
Hands-on payroll processing experience, multi-state processing, tax setup, and mid-year conversions with YTD balancing
Proven track record running end-to-end implementations and managing a project plan across multiple workstreams and deadlines
Natural problem-solver who thrives on complexity and drives clarity
Systems thinker who bridges workflows across teams
Excellent communication skills and a high-integrity, client-first approach
Experience implementing benefits administration and leave of absence services
Familiarity with benefits carrier EDI feeds, GL file feeds, and integrations across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems
Experience with Salesforce and with AI-enabled or automation-heavy implementation workflows
Project management credential such as PMP or CAPM is a plus but not required
Payroll professional credential such as FPC or CPP is a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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