Client Data Integration Specialist

The Client Data Integration Specialist has a vital role within Mark III Employee Benefits. The Client Integrations Specialist (CIS) is responsible for overseeing and executing data integrations between clients and the benefits administration platform. The CIS plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, secure, and timely exchange of payroll and census data by managing two key processes:

Payroll File Integration

Census File Integration

These two processes represent the core focus of the role and require close collaboration with both internal teams and external client stakeholders., Payroll Integration

• Collect payroll-related documentation early in onboarding (deduction codes, payroll calendars, import specs).
• Facilitate and lead a payroll kickoff call with client stakeholders (Payroll, HR, Finance).
• Define and document the structure, timing, and format of payroll file imports.
• Coordinate with internal teams (EDI, Case Build) to ensure platform readiness.
• Configure delivery mechanisms (typically via SFTP).
• Deliver and validate test payroll files.
• Provide production-ready payroll files on go-live.
• Monitor ongoing file delivery and handle change requests with appropriate lead time.
• Ensure minimum deliverable standards are met if client delays occur.

Census Integration

• Evaluate whether census integration is appropriate for the client based on technical capacity and organizational size.
• Collect census exports and required field lists from internal stakeholders (Payroll, EDI, Case Build).
• Lead a census kickoff call to define field mapping, file format, and delivery cadence.
• Create and maintain data mapping documentation.
• Review and validate test census files for formatting, accuracy, and completeness.
• Coordinate internal configuration and file intake setup.
• Support the go-live of one-time or ongoing census file delivery.
• Maintain documentation and communication channels for file monitoring and updates.

Scripting

• Assist case build team with custom JavaScripting needs.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

· Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

· Familiarity with industry-specific software solutions (e.g., ADP, Paycor, Tyler MUNIS) and benefits platforms is an advantage.

· Experience in payroll, benefits administration, or life and health insurance systems is essential.

· Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) as it pertains to payroll and benefits data handling.

· Ability to manage multiple clients and file import/export projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high service levels.

· Experience in Selerix and/or Employee Navigator is a plus

· Experience in programming generally and/or JavaScript specifically is a plus

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance