Implementation Specialist

Responsibilities The Implementation Specialist ensures the successful onboarding and adoption of our Fourth solutions As the customer’s primary point of contact, the role is responsible for system configuration, customer training and support, driving operational readiness, and ensuring a high-quality experience that maximizes employee adoption Working closely with customers and internal teams, the Implementation Specialist establishes strong project foundations, identifies risks early, and drives implementation efficiency, customer confidence, and long-term value Work directly with customers to facilitate the design and configuration of Fourth solutions that meet business needs, using best practices for setup, training, and third‑party integrations Assess customer readiness early and communicate any risks, gaps, or dependencies so projects start on a solid footing Coordinate with third‑party vendors to support integrations and help remove blockers that could delay implementation Partner closely with Project Managers and technical specialists during the early stages of implementation to keep projects moving efficiently Share product knowledge, industry best practices, and practical guidance to help customers prepare for the implementation and adopt Fourth’s solutions Support customers through early change management activities to help drive adoption and maximize value from the platform Act as the customer’s main point of contact during the implementation phase, responding to questions and helping resolve issues quickly, with a focus on data collection and validation Contribute to customer‑facing knowledge‑based articles and solution documentation to support self‑service and best‑practice adoption Measures of Success Customer Readiness: Customers complete onboarding with confirmed readiness, clear responsibilities, and approved handover documentation Implementation Efficiency: Early solution design, setup and accurate data collection and validation enable smooth project transition with minimal rework or delays Reduced implementation friction through proactive planning and meeting SLAs for prompt customer response time Customer Experience & Value: Customers receive a positive implementation experience and demonstrate confidence and clarity in Fourth’s implementation approach Benefits Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Charity Days Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Birthday Off Refer a Friend Bonus Medical Care Insurance Corporate and Team-building Events Corporate Discounts Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Retirement Plans Qualifications & Requirements Self‑motivated and able to work independently, managing priorities and delivering to agreed timelines with a proactive approach. Strong ability to quickly assess customer needs and design effective processes using prior experience and industry best practices. Proactively manage implementation timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful and timely delivery. Configure solutions and guide customers through system setup, validation, and go‑live readiness. Comfortable working collaboratively within a team while maintaining ownership and accountability for individual deliverables. Detail‑oriented, organized, and quality‑driven, with a strong focus on accuracy and standards of excellence. Professional, approachable, and adaptable, with a flexible mindset in a fast‑paced environment. 3–5 years of experience in a customer‑facing role such as implementation, onboarding, consulting, professional services, or technical support within a SaaS or technology environment. Prior experience working with workforce management, payroll, finance, or hospitality industry is an advantage. Demonstrated ability to guide customers through change and influence adoption of new processes or technology. Confident with Excel, including the ability to utilize Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques. Confident communicator with solid presentation and meeting‑facilitation skills, comfortable leading discussions using tools such as PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of customer engagement. Project or systems certifications (e.g. Agile, Prince2, ITIL or similar) are a plus. Fluent in written and spoken English; additional language skills are a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr