People Operations Manager (Paylocity A Must!)

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