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

Empathy Talent

Vacatures

People Operations Manager (Paylocity A Must!)