✦ Luna Orbit — Finance & Accounting

Payroll Implementation Specialist

at Ascension Consulting Services, LLC.

📍 Remote, US Remote Posted April 02, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration).
Category Finance & Accounting

Payroll Implementation Specialist ensures successful implementation of payroll systems for clients in healthcare, focusing on compliance, data migration, and efficient configuration of payroll processes.

  • Collaborate with clients to understand payroll requirements
  • Configure and customize payroll software including GL
  • Oversee installation, setup, and testing
  • Import and balance historical payrolls
  • Ensure data migration and testing quality

Stack includes SaaSHR, Kronos Workforce Ready or UKG Ready; emphasis on GL mapping, regulatory compliance, Excel modeling, and data migration.

The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll implementation experience with SaaS HR platforms (SaaSHR, Kronos, or UKG), strong knowledge of payroll regulations, and advanced Excel skills. They should be meticulous, capable of data migration, and comfortable working remotely in a healthcare context.

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g.AccountingFinanceBusiness Administration)Proven experience in payroll processing and payroll software implementationIn-depth knowledge of payroll lawsregulationsand complianceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in using payroll software and related toolsKnowledge of SaaSHRKronos Workforce Ready or UKG Ready payroll application preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProject management and organizational skillsAttention to detail and accuracy in data handlingProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
SaaSHRKronos Workforce ReadyUKG ReadyAdditional payroll platformsAdvanced Excel modeling
SaaSHRKronos Workforce ReadyUKG ReadyExcelMicrosoft Office Suite
Bachelor's degree; Payroll processing; Payroll software implementation; GL mapping; Payroll laws and regulations; Excel; Microsoft Office; Data migration; Tax reports; Project management; Analytical skills
Payroll processingPayroll software implementationGL mappingPayroll laws and regulationsExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteData migrationTax reportsProject managementAnalytical skills
Attention to detailCommunicationInterpersonal skillsIndependentTeamwork
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Lead payroll system implementations and ensure regulatory compliance for clients
Role Subtype Payroll Specialist
payroll implementation specialistpayroll processingpayroll software implementationsaashrkronos workforce readyukg readyexcelgl mappingpayroll lawscompliancedata migrationtax reportsproject managementremotehealthcare

No payroll processing or payroll software implementation experience, Lack of knowledge of SaaSHR, Kronos, or UKG Ready, Inadequate Excel proficiency

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