Associate, Payroll Implementations

TL;DR

Associate, Payroll Implementations (Payroll/Integrations): Support payroll implementations automation and ensure flawless contribution processing by configuring, testing, and resolving complex, client-specific payroll integration scenarios with an accent on integration accuracy, client onboarding outcomes, and data integrity. Focus on independent analysis of client payroll configurations, evaluating implementation approaches, and driving remediation/escalation paths across internal teams, external payroll partners, and clients.

Location: Based in New York City, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale office (hybrid in-office operation)

Salary: $60K - $72K base

Company

hirify.global is a fintech platform powering the new savings economy for retirement, education, and healthcare savings.

What you will do

• Coordinate payroll system integrations to make payroll implementation frictionless across varied client configurations and onboarding scenarios.
• Configure and test integrations for a high volume of clients simultaneously, assessing readiness, identifying risk, and escalating when needed.
• Analyze client-specific payroll configurations, evaluate multiple implementation approaches, and resolve complex integration issues affecting data accuracy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on payroll integration implementation tasks across payroll systems and hirify.global products.
• Develop internal and client-facing knowledge bases and improve processes by identifying gaps and recommending efficiencies.
• Manage migration and deactivation of existing client integrations, ensuring smooth transitions through proactive communication and careful sequencing.

Requirements

• 1+ year relevant experience in Financial Services, Operations, or SaaS industries.
• Experience in a project management/implementation/operational role with discretion managing complex, multi-variable workstreams.
• Strong project management skills: independent prioritization and sequencing; ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and with a team with minimal supervision while exercising judgment.
• Effective communication with multiple stakeholders, including determining when and how to escalate based on assessed risk and impact.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; proficiency using tools such as Excel to analyze implementation data.

Nice to have

• Payroll system experience.
• Retirement industry experience, including exposure to regulated operational environments or ERISA-adjacent processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with access to collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale.
• Comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and an Employee Wellbeing Committee.
• 401(k) plan.
• Eligible for Company Bonus Pool and new hire equity.

Hiring process

• 1–2 introductory conversations to discuss background and interests.
• Role-specific assessment (skills/experience-based) followed by virtual or in-person interview panel.
• Reference check with a current/former manager and a peer before offer.