Data Conversion Specialist

Paylocity; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Career Development

Job summary

Paylocity in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Data Conversion Specialist, a technically oriented role supporting Implementation Consultants. You will convert client payroll data using MS Excel, SQL Server, and Paylocity tooling, ensuring accurate data extraction and formatting for Web Pay.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of payroll data experience, strong communication, and teamwork abilities. This 100% in-office role demands on-site work five days a week in Schaumburg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years’ experience working with payroll data preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and manage autonomous workload.
• Adept attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Analytical/problem solving ability and teamwork orientation.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Access/SQL databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external requests during implementation.
• Coordinate and schedule electronic data extraction with clients.
• Convert time clocks, history and custom data extractions with accuracy.
• Use MS Excel, SQL Server, and Paylocity tools to research issues and update databases.
• Review client data for accuracy before uploading.
• Ensure data is extracted and formatted for Web Pay from previous providers.

Skills

Payroll data experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability to change

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SQL Server

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

Benefits & Perks

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

• medical
• dentai
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) match
• perks that support you, your family, and your finances
• career development

In-Office

This is a 100% in-office role based at Schaumburg, IL location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.

Position Overview

The Data Conversion Specialist is a technical support role with SQL skills and advanced MS Excel skills. This position is a resource for the Implementation Consultants and enhance Paylocity’s electronic conversion function working with Payroll and HR. This position combines technical ability with payroll knowledge, creativity, and can-do attitude to convert new companies onto the Paylocity payroll processing platform.

Primary Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external requests during implementation
• Work directly with clients to coordinate and schedule electronic data extraction
• Responsible for converting time clocks, history (including check detail, rate and position) and custom data extractions
• Use MS Excel, SQL Server, and Paylocity data conversion tools to research issues and update customer databases
• Review and/or format client supplied data for accuracy prior to uploading
• Take accountability to ensure previous provider data is successful extracted and formatted for Web Pay
• Pull data dependent on which of the products the client purchased with a holistic approach
• Responsible for analyzing and defining mapping rules
• Assist in data cleanup where necessary
• All other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years’ experience working with payroll data preferred
• Ability to multi-task
• Adept attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical/Problem solving ability
• Ability to work within a team environment while managing autonomous workload
• Basic project management skills
• Able to manage change successfully
• Customer focus — ability to manage client interactions
• Proficiency in MS office — Products are based upon Access and SQL databases. Knowledge of these will help during electronic data conversions.
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills
• Basic SQL skills preferred; experience in SQL Server is also a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer.

Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The base pay range for this position is $50,000-$60,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.