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Payroll Implementation Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Empeon is a rapidly growing, dynamic Payroll and HCM (Human Capital Management) SaaS company. We ... You will work closely with the implementation team and client stakeholders to ensure a seamless and ...

Empeon is a rapidly growing, dynamic Payroll and HCM (Human Capital Management) SaaS company. We ... You will work closely with the implementation team and client stakeholders to ensure a seamless and ...

Payroll Specialist (USA)

New York, NY · On-site

$25.75 - $35/hr

Payroll implementation, audit, or training experience Details * Part-time contract with a flexible schedule you set around payroll deadlines * Competitive hourly rate * Direct exposure to how a fast ...

Deliver Payroll implementation services using UKG Ready. * Collaborate with project managers and client teams to understand project goals and recommend tailored system configurations. * Analyze ...

Payroll Administrator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll; implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits ...

Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll; implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits ...

Payroll Administrator

New York, NY · Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll; implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits ...

Payroll Administrator

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll; implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in payroll implementation?

To excel in Payroll Implementation, you need a solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance regulations, and project management, often supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or human resources. Familiarity with payroll software platforms such as ADP, Workday, or SAP, as well as certification like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), is highly valuable. Strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate payroll system set-up, regulatory compliance, and seamless transitions for clients or internal teams.

What is a payroll implementation?

A Payroll Implementation job involves setting up and configuring payroll systems for clients, ensuring accuracy in employee compensation, tax compliance, and benefits processing. Professionals in this role work closely with clients to understand their payroll needs, migrate data, integrate software, and provide training. They also troubleshoot issues and ensure that payroll processes run smoothly from implementation to go-live. Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and system functionality is essential for success in this role.

What are the typical responsibilities of a payroll implementation specialist?

A Payroll Implementation specialist typically manages the end-to-end process of setting up or migrating payroll systems for organizations. Daily tasks may include gathering client requirements, configuring software to match company policies, performing data validation, conducting user training, and troubleshooting system issues. They regularly collaborate with HR, finance, and IT teams to ensure all payroll processes are integrated smoothly and remain compliant. The role often involves balancing multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining clear documentation, and providing expert guidance throughout each stage of the implementation process.

What cities in New York are hiring for Payroll Implementation jobs? Cities in New York with the most Payroll Implementation job openings:
Infographic showing various Payroll Implementation job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Workday Payroll Technical & Functional Consultant (Remote)

Tandym Tech

Englewood Cliffs, NJ • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Job description


An entertainment organization is seeking a Workday Payroll Technical & Functional Consultant to support payroll implementation, configuration, integrations, reporting, and production support in a remote setting. This role combines deep Workday Payroll functional expertise with technical knowledge to help ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.


About the Opportunity:



  • Schedule: Monday to Friday

  • Hours: Standard business

  • Setting: Remote


Responsibilities:



  • Gather and analyze payroll and time tracking requirements

  • Configure Workday Payroll components, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, pay groups, pay components, payroll calendars, and payroll input

  • Support payroll business process configuration, parallel testing, user acceptance testing, and production deployment

  • Troubleshoot payroll calculation issues and provide ongoing production support and issue resolution

  • Build and maintain Workday integrations, reports, calculated fields, and security configurations

  • Perform other duties, as needed


Qualifications:



  • 4 to 10+ years of Workday experience

  • 3 to 7+ years of Workday Payroll implementation and support experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field

  • Experience with at least one full-cycle Workday Payroll implementation

  • Experience supporting production Workday Payroll environments


Desired Skills:



  • Workday Payroll Certification

  • Workday HCM Certification

  • Workday Integrations Certification

  • Workday Reporting Certification

  • Workday Studio Certification

  • Experience with Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), core connectors, Workday Web Services, REST and SOAP APIs, XML, XSLT, and XPath

  • Experience with Workday report writer, advanced reports, matrix reports, composite reports, trending reports, BIRT reporting, dashboards, Prism Analytics, and discovery boards

  • Experience with payroll vendor, banking, tax, benefit provider, and middleware integrations

  • Experience with payroll accounting, auditing, reconciliation, gross-to-net calculations, tax withholding, direct deposit, retro payroll, off-cycle payroll, and year-end processing

  • Experience in Agile or Scrum environments

  • Experience with JIRA, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, or similar tools