HCM Payroll Implementation Lead

Alliance HCM; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

401(k) with employer match

Variable compensation opportunities

Job summary

AllianceHCM is seeking an experienced HCM Payroll Implementation Specialist to lead client onboarding, payroll data conversion, and the transition to live processing. You will manage configurations, data imports, and QA checks while coordinating with Sales, Support, and Product teams to ensure accurate, on-time implementations.

The role requires hands-on payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple client projects with excellent communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HCM/HRIS implementation, SaaS onboarding, payroll implementation, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, data conversion, reconciliation, or system configuration.
• Experience coordinating projects, managing timelines, and validating data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client implementations from discovery through configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live.
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, documentation, and client/internal communications.
• Convert, import, balance, and reconcile employee data, historical wages, payroll taxes, and banking information.
• Configure and validate payroll frequencies, earning codes, deductions, garnishments, benefits, PTO, and timekeeping.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and resolve payroll discrepancies before first live payroll.
• Partner with Sales, Application Support, Product Development, Payroll Operations, and Client Services to resolve issues.
• Train clients on system functionality and ensure a smooth handoff to ongoing support.
• Identify opportunities to improve implementation processes, data accuracy, and onboarding efficiency.

Skills

Payroll data conversion

Data reconciliation

System configuration

Excel proficiency

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Microsoft Excel

APIs

Job description

AllianceHCM is seeking an experienced HCM Payroll Implementation Specialist to lead client onboarding, payroll data conversion, and the transition to live processing. You will manage configurations, data imports, and QA checks while coordinating with Sales, Support, and Product teams to ensure accurate, on-time implementations.

The role requires hands-on payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple client projects with excellent communication and problem-solving