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Implementation Specialist roles in software deployment, enterprise systems, and technical onboarding qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with a STEM CIP code. Your 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you maintain an active I-983 training plan.
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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 Specialist
Verify your degree's STEM CIP code
Check your school's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record to confirm your degree program is listed under a STEM CIP code. Not all information systems or business technology degrees automatically qualify, so confirm with your DSO before applying.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Before applying, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. An employer who completed enrollment years ago but never re-verified their status can create compliance problems after you accept an offer. Ask HR directly and request their E-Verify company ID.
Frame your I-983 around system rollout cycles
Implementation Specialist roles involve phased project delivery, so structure your I-983 training plan around measurable milestones like go-live dates, user adoption metrics, and configuration sprints. Generic training plans are a common reason USCIS issues requests for evidence on STEM OPT extensions.
Target companies with dedicated onboarding teams
Employers running structured implementation practices, such as those deploying ERP, CRM, or SaaS platforms at scale, already understand project-based work authorization. Use Migrate Mate to search for Implementation Specialist roles at employers with documented STEM OPT hiring history.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer will certify your wage against DOL prevailing wage levels when filing work authorization documentation. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can confirm the offer meets the required threshold for your region.
Start your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS allows you to file your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Filing late puts you at risk of an authorization gap between roles, which is especially disruptive mid-implementation project. Work with your DSO to submit Form I-765 well inside that window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Specialist role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, engineering, or another STEM CIP code field, and your day-to-day work involves applying that technical knowledge, the role can qualify. Your DSO reviews the connection between your degree and duties when approving your I-983 training plan, so document how configuration, data migration, or systems integration work maps to your coursework.
Is my employer required to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student on the 24-month extension. The employer must also sign your I-983 training plan and report material changes to your DSO within five business days. Before accepting an offer, ask the employer for their E-Verify company ID and confirm their enrollment is current, not lapsed.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for an Implementation Specialist?
Your I-983 must describe specific training goals, the skills you'll develop, and how the work relates to your STEM degree. For Implementation Specialist roles, this means detailing project phases like requirements gathering, system configuration, and post-deployment support, along with measurable outcomes. Vague descriptions like 'assist with software rollout' are not sufficient. USCIS expects concrete learning objectives tied to your degree field.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm in an active implementation project?
Cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically if your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery. Your authorization continues through September 30 of that fiscal year, even if you're mid-project. You don't need to file anything separately, but your employer must file the H-1B petition before your OPT end date for cap-gap to apply.
Where can I find Implementation Specialist jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Implementation Specialist roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the baseline requirement for STEM OPT hiring. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for this role to identify which degree fields most commonly support STEM OPT eligibility, then confirm alignment with your DSO before applying to roles where the degree-to-job connection isn't obvious.