TEKsystems has a 3-5 month remote contract role for a Payroll Intergration Specialist with ADP Globalview experience.
Our client is hiring a senior Payroll Integration Specialist to assist with a project to migrate their employee payroll from UKG and Dayforce to ADP GlobalView. This project is specific to U.S. payroll, will impact approximately 5,000 users, and is scheduled to go-live in July 2026.
The consultant will:
take Payroll data from the existing legacy systems (UKG and Dayforce) and convert the data to ADP so that when testing is done with ADP payroll, it matches up to a 95% or better threshold to what's coming out of UKG and Dayforce.
need an understanding of payroll processing and how it works; how to move and manipulate data in Excel, and how to move the data from one payroll system to another (ADP GlobalView). The data has already been extracted from legacy payroll systems.
work with the end client's team as well as ADP's team.
need to have a good understanding of the full payroll process and be able to work with Excel in legacy payroll systems and transform the data to ADP.
be able to rollup their sleeves, do deep dives into Excel files (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) in order to get to raw data that needs to be transformed from Dayforce and UKG to ADP GlobalView.
Required Experience:
senior US payroll expertise (multi-state/local tax, benefits, garnishments)
Payroll system transition experience (ideally UKG, Dayforce, ADP)
Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivots, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, structured tables; optional: Power Pivot)
Data reconciliation and root cause analysis
Strong program execution: issue tracking, prioritization, partnering with others
"Get into the weeds" operator: will pull raw files, normalize data, and reconcile to penny-level where required
Preferred Experience:
5-8 years experience in Payroll systems, HRIS data conversion, Payroll testing or implementation roles.
Prior experience on at least one payroll system migration.
Mix of functional payroll knowledge + hands-on data work (Payroll implementation consulting, HRIS analyst roles, Payroll systems analyst roles).
Ideal Profile or Skillset:
Data analysis & technical skills
Advanced Excel and/or data manipulation (i.e. data scientist) skills (non-negotiable):
Pivot tables, lookups (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), conditional logic
Payroll-level reconciliations at scale
Strong data handling skills:
CSV / flat file manipulation
File format validation (field length, data @type, headers/trailers)
SQL or query experience strongly preferred
Ability to analyze large datasets (thousands of employees, multiple pay groups)
Reconciliation & variance analysis expertise
Proven ability to:
Reconcile payroll at employee and aggregate levels
Balance hours, gross pay, deductions, taxes, and net pay
Experience monitoring variance thresholds
Strong root-cause analysis skills to isolate:
Data issues vs configuration issues vs process timing issues
Ability to document findings clearly with evidence and recommendations
Payroll & HR domain expertise (must-have)
Familiarity with US payroll compliance (tax setup, W-2 impacts, state/local rules)
Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, including:
Earnings, deductions, taxes, net pay
Retro pay, off-cycle payrolls, adjustments
Garnishments, benefits, and employer costs
Hands-on experience with parallel payroll testing
Ability to distinguish:
Expected differences (earnings, deductions, taxes, rounding, timing, config design)
True payroll defects vs known variances
Source system expertise (UKG & Dayforce)
Solid background in large-scale payroll system migrations is more important than specific experience with the above systems
Experience extracting and validating data from:
UKG payroll, time, and HR modules
Dayforce payroll, workforce management, and HR
Experience with other Payroll systems will suffice
Experience with Payroll taxes including YTD totals
Understanding of:
Effective-dated records
Pay group logic
Time imports and accrual calculations
Ability to reconcile payroll results back to legacy system reports
ADP implementation & testing knowledge
Experience working with ADP payroll implementations (Workforce Now, Vantage, or similar)
Understanding of:
ADP inbound file specifications and load processes
Variance Monitor / exception reporting
ADP configuration drivers (earning codes, deduction rules, tax setup)
Comfortable working directly with ADP implementation consultants
Experience with other Payroll systems transitions will suffice
Process rigor & documentation
Experience creating and maintaining:
Data mappings and crosswalks
Extract and load runbooks
Reconciliation workpapers
Defect and issue logs
Strong attention to detail and audit-quality documentation
Stakeholder & communication skills
Ability to work across:
Payroll
HRIS
Finance
ADP vendor team
Comfortable explaining complex payroll variances to non-technical stakeholders
Clear written communication for defect descriptions and status updates
Able to operate under tight payroll timelines and parallel test cycles
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k)/Roth
Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
Short and long-term disability
HSA & DCFSA
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Broomfield, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
