HCM Implementation Intern: Launch Your Consulting Career

AptaChem Consulting LLC; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an Implementation Consultant I Intern for a 12-week summer program in Rochester, NY. You will learn how to support client onboarding, gather requirements, configure Paylocity solutions, and assist with data validation under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience through onboarding, mentorship, and real client interactions while developing technical, analytical, and project-management skills for a potential full-time opportunity after graduation.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and Spring 2028
• Majors in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Communications, Liberal Arts or related fields preferred
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prior customer service, client-facing, leadership, project, internship, or team-based experience preferred
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with formulas, PivotTables, data manipulation, or analysis is preferred

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist with client implementation activities, including meeting preparation and discovery sessions
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal partners, under supervision
• Support collection, organization, mapping, and validation of client data for Paylocity HCM solutions
• Use Microsoft Excel to review data, identify discrepancies, and perform basic analysis
• Assist with documenting client business requirements related to payroll, HR, time and labor
• Participate in guided system setup and configuration‑review activities
• Support testing and validation by comparing expected results with system output
• Maintain project notes, action items, and status updates in designated systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand ownership and resolve issues
• Research routine questions using approved resources and escalate complex concerns
• Participate in training, workshops, and feedback discussions to improve skills
• Complete an internship project addressing an implementation business need

Skills

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Formulas

PivotTables

Job description

Paylocity is seeking an Implementation Consultant I Intern for a 12-week summer program in Rochester, NY. You will learn how to support client onboarding, gather requirements, configure Paylocity solutions, and assist with data validation under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience through onboarding, mentorship, and real client interactions while developing technical, analytical, and project-management skills for a potential full-time opportunity after graduation.