Please Read: This is a hybrid role (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) in office and (Wednesday and Friday) remote. Unfortunately, this is non-negotiable.

We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on People Operations Manager with deep expertise in Paylocity HRIS administration and optimization. This individual will serve as both a functional leader and system owner, ensuring Paylocity is fully leveraged to support the employee lifecycle, enhance data-driven decision-making, and scale People Operations effectively.

This role plays a critical part in shaping and executing People strategies by aligning systems, processes, and data with broader organizational goals while delivering a seamless and high-quality employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

HRIS Strategy & Paylocity Ownership (Primary Focus)

• Act as the primary owner and subject matter expert for Paylocity across the organization
• Lead the configuration, optimization, and ongoing evolution of Paylocity to support all phases of the employee lifecycle (hire to retire)
• Establish and enforce data governance standards, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and scalability of HR data
• Design and deliver advanced reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support executive decision-making
• Identify and implement automation and workflow enhancements to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Serve as the escalation point for HRIS issues, system improvements, and vendor management

People Operations Leadership

• Oversee and continuously improve core People Operations processes, including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and organizational changes
• Partner with leadership to drive operational excellence and employee experience initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR systems, policies, and processes
• Develop and maintain scalable documentation, SOPs, and internal resources

Data, Analytics & Compliance

• Translate HR data into actionable insights to inform workforce planning and business strategy
• Monitor trends, identify gaps, and recommend data-driven improvements
• Ensure compliance with all HR regulations, reporting requirements, and audit readiness
• Maintain strong documentation and data practices aligned with company policies

Payroll & Benefits Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure seamless integration of HRIS data
• Support benefits administration and vendor coordination where needed
• Ensure all employee data changes are accurately reflected and communicated for payroll processing

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and contribute to People Operations initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Drive process improvement efforts, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and employee experience
• Support leadership with presentations, reporting, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 4–6+ years of experience in People Operations, HRIS, or HR Operations roles
• 3+ years of hands-on Paylocity administration experience (required)
• Proven experience managing HR systems, employee lifecycle workflows, and reporting/analytics
• Experience supporting payroll and benefits processes within an HRIS environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data/reporting tools

Key Skills

• Deep expertise in Paylocity configuration, optimization, and reporting
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
• Strong stakeholder management and internal customer service orientation
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Process-driven with a focus on scalability and continuous improvement