Lead HR

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we're doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career!

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!

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

As an integral member of the People Operations team, the Lead HR Applications provides operational leadership and technical expertise for HR technology systems, including the HRIS and related business applications. This role leads and develops the HR Applications team, oversees project intake and prioritization, and ensures the effective administration, enhancement, and support of HR systems. The Lead HR Applications partners with HR, Payroll, IT, and other cross functional stakeholders to improve business processes, support AI, automation, and integration initiatives, and drive system effectiveness through strong governance, metrics, and accountability.

The position serves as a subject matter expert for HR applications, ensuring data integrity, system performance, reporting capabilities, and high-quality service delivery while supporting ongoing business and technology initiatives.

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Applications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and customer service.
• Oversee project intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and issue resolution to ensure effective delivery of system enhancements, support activities, and business initiatives.
• Establish and maintain operational processes, governance standards, service levels, and performance metrics for HR applications and related technologies.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and successful outcomes.

• Provide operational oversight and support for the HRIS and related business systems, ensuring system effectiveness, data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Oversee the design, testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of system enhancements,…