People Operations Manager (Paylocity A Must!)

**Please Read:** This is a hybrid role (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) in office and (Wednesday and Friday) remote. Unfortunately, this is non\-negotiable. 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**