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
