Marketing Programs Manager

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.

As part of the Sales & Marketing team, you’ll help us solve challenges and succeed as you grow and understand the unique needs of our clients and tailor easy-to-use solutions to deliver the performance they need.

With a position in Sales & Marketing, you’ll strengthen our relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and think outside the box to unlock new possibilities.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 1 - 3 workdays per week in the office at our Schaumburg, IL location and the remaining days remote each week. The in-office days are subject to business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required. 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.

The Marketing Programs Manager is responsible for owning and driving execution of high-priority initiatives across Paylocity’s Brand and Marketing organization. This role ensures that important programs move forward with clarity, quality, and momentum – turning priorities into concrete outputs that support Paylocity’s GTM goals.

This is a hands-on role for a strong operator who enjoys doing the work. The ideal candidate brings experience, good judgment, and a high bar for quality, and is comfortable personally owning planning, materials, and follow through for visible, cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Execution:

• Own day-to-day execution of high-priority Brand and Marketing programs.
• Translate priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring work progresses smoothly from kickoff through completion.
• Personally create and maintain key program outputs such as plans, presentations, executive updates, documentation, and tracking materials.
• Identify gaps, risks, or blockers early and take action to resolve them so work stays on track.

Leadership Support & Delivery:

• Partner closely with Brand and Marketing leadership to support planning, execution, and follow-through on critical initiatives.
• Prepare, refine, and maintain high-quality materials for leadership meetings, reviews, and planning sessions, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Ensure decisions and next steps are clearly documented and reflected in execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Coordinate work across go-to-market to ensure initiatives are aligned and delivered as planned.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, changes, and dependencies, helping teams stay focused and aligned.
• Drive accountability by clearly defining ownership, timelines, and expectations across contributors.

Operating Rhythm & Visibility:

• Track progress across active initiatives and provide clear, concise updates to leadership on status, risks, and next steps.
• Maintain simple, effective processes for managing work so teams can move quickly without unnecessary overhead.
• Look for practical ways to improve how Brand and Marketing teams execute programs and manage work at scale.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of marketing program management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proven experience owning and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong execution skills with the ability to manage details, timelines, and deliverables without losing sight of priorities.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working closely with senior leaders while remaining deeply involved in the work itself.
• Able to operate in ambiguity and move forward without needing perfect information.
• Familiarity with B2B SaaS, GTM motions.

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 $70,000 - $90,000/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 . 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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