Payroll Implementation Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Acumen is one of the nation's leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. Our passion is to help people lead independent lives through exceptional participant-directed programs. Acumen is a great place to work. Our employees make a positive difference in our client's lives by what they do. Among many benefits to working here, we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and incentive bonuses to those who qualify.

OVERVIEW AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Payroll Implementation Specialist will be responsible for projects that will include working with internal and external customers, with a particular focus on payroll functions. This individual will be experienced in all aspects of new program implementation, payroll systems, and project management.

• Responsible for the execution, delivery, communication and quality of assigned programs and projects, and implementations for both internal and external customers, with a focus on payroll functions
• Management and remediation of issues and risks associated with payroll projects and program implementations
• Become an expert on DCI (Direct Care Innovations) software, particularly its payroll functionalities.
• Assistance with testing and acceptance of payroll functions and solutions.
• Work closely with external and internal teams to gather payroll data, ensuring accurate system setup and configuration
• Maintain data integrity and ensure all system entries are accurate and compliant with payroll and tax regulations
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining excellent communication and follow-up
• Other duties as assigned
• ALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act

KEY TECHNOLOGIES AND SKILLS

• Project management and associated tools
• Implementation planning and execution, specifically for payroll functions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Workflow and process modeling
• Multi-state payroll knowledge is preferred
• Proficient with MS Office especially Word, Outlook, 360, Teams and Excel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field 
• Ability to analyze and solve problems as well as document solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate multiple duties simultaneously
• High standard of integrity and sound business ethics 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, task focused with a high degree of accuracy 
• Ability to work well in a team environment and with limited supervision 
• Ability to work within deadlines and in a fast paced environment. 

Acumen, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY