HRIS Implementation Specialist (Contractor)

AccessHR is seeking an experienced HRIS Implementation Specialist to support client-facing HR technology implementation projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining HR expertise with technology, project management, and client partnership. You will work alongside AccessHR leadership to help clients successfully evaluate, implement, and optimize HRIS and payroll systems that improve organizational efficiency and the employee experience.

This is a highly collaborative role with significant client interaction. You will participate in discovery sessions, vendor demonstrations, implementation planning, system configuration, testing, training, and post-implementation support while ensuring every client receives exceptional service throughout the engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Support HRIS implementation projects from discovery through post-implementation.
• Partner with clients to understand business processes, workforce needs, and system requirements.
• Participate in discovery meetings and facilitate implementation planning sessions.
• Assist clients in evaluating HRIS and payroll technology solutions.
• Coordinate vendor demonstrations and implementation meetings.
• Translate client requirements into implementation deliverables and project plans.
• Support HRIS configuration, testing, validation, and system readiness activities.
• Assist with employee data migration and data validation.
• Develop implementation documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Deliver administrator and employee training sessions.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations.
• Ensure all client-facing documentation reflects AccessHR’s quality standards.
• Conduct research on HR technology platforms and emerging industry trends.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by providing exceptional service throughout the implementation process., * This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position expected to last approximately three months, with the possibility of future project opportunities. Are you comfortable with this arrangement?
• Please list HRIS and payroll platform you have helped implement or supported.
• Please provide your LinkedIn profile URL for review.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 3-5+ years of HRIS implementation, HR technology, HR operations, or HR consulting experience.
• Experience supporting at least one full HRIS and/or payroll implementation from planning through go-live.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as Rippling, BambooHR, ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG, Gusto, Paycor, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and employee data management.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate client meetings.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• A collaborative mindset with a genuine passion for helping clients succeed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in HR consulting or professional services.
• Experience leading vendor evaluations or HR technology selections.
• Knowledge of implementation methodologies and change management principles.
• Experience creating training materials and facilitating system training.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field., * High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• HRIS Implementation: 3 years (Preferred)

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule, You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with organizational leaders, help clients solve meaningful business challenges, and contribute to projects that create lasting organizational impact.

This position also offers the opportunity to become part of AccessHR’s growing network of HR specialists. As our client portfolio expands, high-performing consultants may be considered for future implementation, HR operations, compensation, compliance, and organizational development engagements.

Compensation & Schedule

• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Part-Time (5-10/week)
• Starting at $50/hour, commensurate with experience
• Flexible schedule based on project needs and client meetings.

AccessHR is a fractional Human Resources consulting firm serving organizations across multiple industries nationwide. We partner with organizations as a trusted HR advisor, delivering strategic, compliant, and people-centered HR solutions that help organizations build the infrastructure, systems, and culture their teams deserve.

Our work spans the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, HR policy development, performance management, compensation, HRIS implementation, payroll, organizational development, and leadership consulting.

We serve as an extension of our clients’ leadership teams, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on support to help organizations strengthen their people operations and position themselves for long-term success.

At AccessHR, we believe every organization deserves exceptional HR, regardless of size or budget.