Security Manager

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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!

In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at our Schamburg, IL location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.?

Job Summary

The Security Manager plays a critical role in advancing Paylocity’s physical security strategy by supporting and executing protective operations, travel security, intelligence gathering, and risk mitigation for key executives and designated personnel. This position oversees security advances, executive protection assignments, emergency planning, and vendor coordination while ensuring alignment with corporate security objectives. The role requires strong judgment, operational precision, confidentiality, and the ability to perform in high-pressure and dynamic environments, including nights, weekends, and travel.

Essential Functions

• Partner with the Director of Physical Security to implement and support all organizational security programs.
• Manage daily operational schedules for site security, executive protection, and third-party security personnel.
• Lead planning and coordination of domestic and international executive travel, including advance assessments, hotel and transportation vetting, route planning, and contingency preparation.
• Serve as Acting Director of Physical Security when required, ensuring seamless operational continuity.
• Conduct detailed security advances for events, facilities, and travel destinations.
• Provide professional executive protection services during corporate events, business travel, and high-visibility activities.
• Utilize and optimize security technologies including video surveillance, alarms, access control, and related systems to protect facilities and staff.
• Collect, assess, and apply protective intelligence and open-source information to identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Oversee visitor and access management, including screening, verification, escorting, and badging protocols.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments for corporate offices, executive residences, and travel locations.
• Collaborate with internal partners, external agencies, and law enforcement at the local, state, federal, and international levels.
• Support emergency response operations, including crisis management, threat response, medical incidents, and natural or human-made disasters.
• Apply de-escalation, conflict-resolution, and behavioral-assessment techniques to maintain safety and reduce risk.
• Provide First Aid, CPR, AED, and bleeding-control support as needed.
• Deliver security briefings, employee training, and awareness programs for staff, partners, and executive teams.
• Assist with investigations involving threats, surveillance, attribution, employee safety concerns, and related matters.
• Support recurring internal audits, security reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain operational readiness, confidentiality, and professional conduct at all times.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security operations, executive protection, protective intelligence, or related areas.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated success managing investigations, surveillance operations, and complex security logistics.
• Extensive network and strong relationships within law enforcement and protective services.
• Experience with Everbridge or other mass-communication/alerting systems preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy or equivalent U.S. military law enforcement MOS, with a minimum of 10 years of sworn service (active, retired, or honorably discharged).
• Executive protection experience supporting C-suite or high-visibility individuals, including international operations.
• Must meet LEOSA (HR 218) requirements for legal concealed firearm carry.
• Weapons qualification, ongoing proficiency, and adherence to safe-handling standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
• Experience using intelligence databases, investigative tools, and analytical platforms.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• High situational awareness, strong intuition, and the ability to recognize behavioral indicators and threats.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including report preparation and briefings.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, preferably in a Mac-based environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently or collaboratively under dynamic conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work 8–12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended periods during protective assignments.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to lift 30–40 pounds as needed.

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 [email protected]. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The base pay range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 /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

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