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Implementation Analyst roles sit squarely in the STEM OPT sweet spot: the work is technical, the degree requirements are well-defined, and employers in enterprise software and consulting routinely enroll in E-Verify. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you a runway long enough to prove your value and build toward H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsPaylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.
In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at our Meridian, ID location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.
Position Overview
The Managed Implementation Consultant is responsible for supporting client implementations with a strong focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution. This role involves collaborating closely with Sales, Data Conversion, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes and identify opportunities for additional services. The consultant plays a key role in onboarding client data, driving projects to completion, and ensuring go-live dates are met.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with client implementations with a focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution.
- Collaborate with Sales, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for additional Managed Implementation Services (MIS) based on client needs.
- Drive projects to completion, ensuring go-live dates are met.
- Play a key role in onboarding client data during the implementation process.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of Customer Service or Customer interfacing role
- 2+ years in HCM consultation or benefits / payroll / HR
- Prior Paylocity system knowledge required
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus
- Proficiency in Paylocity tools and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
- Strong organizational, time management skills, and excellent customer service
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
- Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
The base pay range for this position is $32/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.
In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at our Meridian, ID location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.
Position Overview
The Managed Implementation Consultant is responsible for supporting client implementations with a strong focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution. This role involves collaborating closely with Sales, Data Conversion, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes and identify opportunities for additional services. The consultant plays a key role in onboarding client data, driving projects to completion, and ensuring go-live dates are met.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with client implementations with a focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution.
- Collaborate with Sales, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for additional Managed Implementation Services (MIS) based on client needs.
- Drive projects to completion, ensuring go-live dates are met.
- Play a key role in onboarding client data during the implementation process.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of Customer Service or Customer interfacing role
- 2+ years in HCM consultation or benefits / payroll / HR
- Prior Paylocity system knowledge required
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus
- Proficiency in Paylocity tools and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
- Strong organizational, time management skills, and excellent customer service
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
- Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
The base pay range for this position is $32/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Implementation Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree falls under an eligible Classification of Instructional Programs code before targeting roles. Computer science, information systems, and engineering management degrees qualify, but business-adjacent programs sometimes don't. Your DSO can confirm eligibility using the official STEM Designated Degree Program list.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Any company that wants to hire you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer search tool before applying so you don't waste time on offers that can't be formalized. Implementation roles at system integrators and SaaS vendors tend to have high E-Verify enrollment rates.
Tailor your resume to the SOC code for this role
Implementation Analyst maps to specific Standard Occupational Classification codes that DOL uses to set prevailing wage benchmarks. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for this title to align your resume language with the task and skill descriptors adjudicators and HR systems recognize as qualifying for STEM OPT.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must complete Form I-983 before STEM OPT begins, not after. Identify a supervisor willing to define your learning objectives in writing and connect them to your degree field. Implementation roles have natural training plan language around systems configuration, data migration, and client workflow design.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified E-Verify status
Target your job search toward companies that have already cleared the E-Verify requirement. Migrate Mate surfaces Implementation Analyst openings filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers, cutting out the vetting step you'd otherwise have to do manually before every application.
Time your H-1B registration around your OPT end date
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Map your 24-month extension end date against the annual H-1B registration window, which USCIS typically opens in March, to confirm you're eligible for cap-gap coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. The role itself sits in a STEM-adjacent space, but USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, and applied mathematics degrees typically qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility and updates your I-20 before the extension is filed. Check the O*NET profile for Implementation Analyst to see which degree fields align with the role's core tasks.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer hiring you under the STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work. Enrollment at the company's headquarters doesn't automatically cover a satellite office or client site. Before accepting an offer, ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify enrollment for your actual work location. If the employer isn't enrolled, they must enroll before your STEM OPT extension can begin, and your DSO won't approve the I-20 update without that confirmation.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Implementation Analyst?
The I-983 requires your employer to document how the role relates to your STEM degree and what skills you'll develop. For Implementation Analysts, this typically covers systems configuration, requirements gathering, data migration methodology, and client workflow analysis. Your manager signs the form and must conduct formal reviews at the six-month and twelve-month marks. Vague training objectives are a common reason DSOs push back on I-983 submissions, so work with your supervisor to tie each objective to a specific technical competency from your degree program.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT ends during H-1B season?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT authorization expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't file anything separately; USCIS records the extension. The critical timing issue is that the H-1B registration window typically opens in March, so if your STEM OPT ends before October 1, your employer needs to have filed by then. Gaps between OPT expiration and October 1 are covered only if the petition was timely filed.
Where can I find Implementation Analyst jobs at E-Verify-enrolled companies?
Migrate Mate lists Implementation Analyst roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify, which removes the manual verification step from your search process. Beyond job boards, implementation consulting firms, ERP vendors, and healthcare IT companies tend to be E-Verify participants because they frequently hire international talent. Use the E-Verify employer search to cross-check any offer you receive before committing to the application process.