Payroll Implementation Consultant

Post Date

Aug 08, 2024

Location

Tempe,
Arizona

ZIP/Postal Code

85281
US
Oct 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Financial Services

Req #

ATL-725270

Pay Rate

$24 - $31 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is seeking an Implementation Specialist in the Tempe, AZ area. Responsibilities include:
· Responsible for the successful client on-boarding to include client implementation of the various components of a client through the effective execution of the methodology using solid functional and technical knowledge and skills.
· Perform employee data conversion services for new accounts through direct contact with client and assigned project manager using web-based, PC, and mainframe utilities.
· Problem solving with project managers and clients in area of new client set ups.
· Provides support and makes recommendations as well as implement solutions by utilizing extensive knowledge of company business rules and systems.
· Responsible for the continued building of a successful business relationship/partnership with clients and Project Managers.
· Assist client through system log in and help guide client through the implementation process. Walk client through entering, submitting, and reviewing their first and second payroll 1:1.
· Reviews client's current payroll set up and then conducts in-depth analysis and consultation with client to better understand their set up and ensure they are compliant based on basic FLSA guidelines. (ie - if a client has all employees coded as salary/exempt, review the job titles and dig deeper with the client to understand better the nature of their work to ensure that the coding is correct)
· Identify if the client has any special calculations configured into their payroll and apply basic fundamental payroll & FLSA guidelines such as OT calculations or tip credits.
· Identify any areas in which the client's payroll set up may be questionable and use independent judgement to make recommendations to the client in accordance with payroll and FLSA guidelines (ie - apartment complex adding in rent dollars as part of their employees pay to keep them above minimum wage).

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Required Skills & Experience

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS
· Go getter profile. We are looking for client facing individuals that are also able to have the technical expertise to help implement new clients on the back end
· Energetic, shows a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and succeeding
· Aptitude to grow within company/ driven
· Ability to think on feet/ problem solving abilities
· Strong communication skills (oral and written)- able to articulate clearly and effectively with clients
· Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without getting flustered
· Also very organized and experience managing a backlog. This is a project-based role. They will need to have experience managing their assignments and deliverables and not need a lot of direction in how to structure their day to stay organized.
· Technical savviness - not only are they client facing but they are also doing back-end implementations so someone very technically oriented who can learn technical systems easily
· Prior experience working and excelling within a client-facing role

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.