Paylocity Benefits Administration Implementation Specialist
5 days ago
Wichita
Job Description HiFyve is hiring a Paylocity Benefits Administration Implementation Specialist for a Manufacturing company! Compensation: $65-$85/hour (Depending on experience) Schedule: 6-Month Contract | Days Location: Remote Benefits: N/A (Contract Position) About the Role This six-month contract role will lead the implementation of Paylocity's Benefits Administration module while managing the organization's transition to a new benefits broker and multiple benefits vendors. This individual will serve as the primary implementation lead, owning the project from planning through post-go-live stabilization. The ideal candidate has successfully completed Paylocity Benefits Administration implementations, understands benefits carrier integrations and EDI processes, and thrives in a highly hands-on environment with minimal oversight. Job Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end implementation of the Paylocity Benefits Administration module from project kickoff through post-go-live support., • Develop and manage project plans, implementation timelines, milestones, deliverables, and overall project execution., • Serve as the primary point of contact for Paylocity implementation consultants, benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party vendors., • Configure and validate benefit plans, eligibility rules, enrollment workflows, life event processing, and carrier connections within Paylocity., • Coordinate the transition from the current benefits broker to a new broker while ensuring minimal disruption to employees., • Manage implementation activities for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA, HSA, 401(k), and other employee benefit programs., • Lead carrier integrations, EDI implementation, file mapping, testing, validation, and ongoing file management activities., • Coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), issue resolution, and production readiness activities., • Audit employee eligibility, dependent information, enrollment data, and carrier files to ensure data integrity throughout implementation., • Identify and resolve data discrepancies, system issues, and implementation risks before go-live., • Create process maps, workflows, implementation documentation, standard operating procedures, and administration guides., • Document system configurations, implementation decisions, business requirements, and future-state processes., • Coordinate implementation activities supporting open enrollment, including timelines, communications, testing, and employee experience validation., • Partner with vendors and consultants to ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and applicable benefits regulations., • Provide regular project status updates, risk assessments, and implementation progress reports to HR leadership., • Develop knowledge transfer documentation and train internal HR stakeholders on future administration processes., • Support post-go-live stabilization, issue resolution, and project closeout activities to ensure a successful implementation. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience., • PMP certification required., • 5+ years of experience leading benefits administration, HRIS, or benefits implementation projects., • Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing the Paylocity Benefits Administration module, including system configuration, testing, carrier connectivity, and go-live support., • Experience serving as the primary implementation lead responsible for executing—not simply overseeing—a benefits administration implementation., • Experience managing benefits broker transitions and coordinating multiple vendor implementations., • Strong experience with carrier integrations, EDI implementation, file mapping, testing, validation, and file management., • Experience supporting open enrollment implementations and benefits system deployments., • Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, eligibility rules, enrollment processes, and carrier connections., • Knowledge of ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and employee benefits compliance requirements., • Experience creating process documentation, SOPs, workflows, and implementation guides., • Strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, or similar project management software., • Ability to independently manage complex implementation projects from planning through successful completion with minimal supervision.