Manager Process Improvement

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!

Position Overview:
The Manager, Process Improvement reports to the Senior Manager, Process Improvement and will assist with Process Improvement tasks and special projects across Paylocity.
This position will partner with Finance, Operations, Product and Tech, IT Compliance, InfoSec, Data Privacy, and Internal Audit to understand and document Paylocity workflows, identify process risks, internal controls, and gaps, manage projects solving complex problems, and implement transformational solutions which address Paylocity's top strategic priorities. Given the Company’s continued growth and focus on scale, the position will serve a key role in process and system initiatives as a subject matter expert ensuring controls are appropriately considered and implemented.
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee Process Improvement initiatives, managing the project portfolio and ensuring results. Partner and coordinate with process owners across Paylocity to understand and document end-to-end workflow.
• Work with process owners to identify, document, and evaluate internal controls in current processes.
• Facilitate risk brainstorming sessions with Paylocity risk professionals to identify risks and gaps in current processes.
• Document controls gaps and work with stakeholders to identify remediation plans and timelines.
• Partner with Internal Audit and IT Compliance to ensure current operations comply with external audit guidelines and requirements.
• Partner with other Operations, Risk, and Compliance Leaders in the on-going evaluation of internal control process or control optimization opportunities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in evaluating new system or process initiatives and related control implications
• Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions.
• Assist in the build and documentation of key policies, procedures, metrics, and reporting.
• Partner with other functional areas to provide financial and technical support for special projects.
• Assist with data analysis as needed.
• Work cross-functionally to prepare and execute against Corporate initiatives. Assist with development of strategy to provide scalable solutions required to support growth and maintain high service levels.
• Work with leaders to gain support and remove roadblocks to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Measures project results and communicates progress to leadership.
• Hire, train and supervise qualified staff to assist with duties defined above.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Technology, or other appropriate STEM degree.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting or consulting-related work.
• Large corporation, consulting, and/or Big 4 public accounting experience a significant plus.
• Previous exposure to Payroll, Banking or Tax Software; Software/SaaS industry experience a plus.
• Experience conducting process interviews, documenting workflows, identifying internal controls, and detecting Process Improvement opportunities.
• Experience with system implementation and project management.
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year.
• Exceptional leadership and staff development/mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure of time constraints.
• Demonstrates strong change agility.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Growth and Process Improvement oriented.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com.

This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $91,924- $144,475/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.