Implementation Data Analyst (US Payroll Data)

About the role

Niural is an AI-native platform that unifies payroll, compliance, HR and financial operations so companies can hire, pay and manage teams across 150+ countries. As Implementation Data Analyst, you will own the data work that ensures each new client's first payroll, tax filings and benefit enrollments go right the first time, working closely with US Implementation Specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Extract employee census, compensation, deduction and benefits data from prior payroll providers, PEOs and client files.
• Prepare prior year-to-date payroll, tax and benefits data for mid-year clients and run validation checks before loading.
• Reconcile YTD totals across wages, taxes, benefits and retirement deductions, flagging variances to the Implementation Specialist.
• Map earnings, deduction and benefit codes from provider systems into Niural's platform, including manual 401(k) YTD entry for mid-year clients.
• Audit tax and deduction setups against plan terms, employee elections, annual 401(k) limits and code mapping (pre-tax, post-tax, Roth, HSA, FSA).
• Process census and plan data from broker partners, run pre-load and post-load quality checks and keep an audit trail.
• Keep task status and notes up to date in project management and ticketing systems.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in payroll data, payroll operations, HR data or a similar data role.
• Solid understanding of US payroll concepts: gross-to-net, pre-tax and post-tax deductions, federal and state taxes and YTD totals.
• Working knowledge of US payroll tax, 401(k) and benefits deductions, including pre-tax and Roth deferrals, employer match, IRS contribution limits and medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA deductions.
• High attention to detail and ability to work within a defined process.
• Clear written English; ability to work US business hours and in person.
• Experience with data import templates or bulk uploads into HR or payroll systems is a strong plus.

Required skills

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets, including lookups, pivot tables, data cleanup and reconciliation.
• Data extraction, cleaning, loading and reconciliation of payroll and benefits data.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Continuous learning and career advancement programs, with mentorship and coaching.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Complimentary lunch during shifts and latest work equipment provided.
• Fast-track admissions to US university Masters in CS programmes for selected candidates.
• L1 visa sponsorship and Green Card sponsorship for high performers.