Payroll Analyst

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!

Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 2 days in the office at our Schaumburg, IL location and 3 days remote per 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.

Position Overview

The Payroll Analyst will perform wide variety of record-keeping and payroll-processing activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.

Primary Responsibilities

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.

• Prepare and process biweekly payroll for over 6,000 exempt and non-exempt multi state employees.
• Perform all necessary activities to process in-house payroll including but not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for new and current employees, benefit deductions, tax withholdings and garnishments
• Utilize analytical skillset to implement process efficiencies and assist with complex research/calculations
• Responsible for international payroll processing and partnership with ICP
• Audit and approve special payments and off-cycle payrolls
• Assist with escalated employee inquiries
• Post positive pay file and process stop payments
• Work with accounting and tax team on reconciliation of payroll accounts
• Ensure accuracy by analyzing pay data throughout the year and at year end, including W-2s
• Conduct regular payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the payroll database
• Lead internal initiatives and assist with cross-functional projects
• Assist with team trainings and ensure process documentation and procedures are up-to-date
• Act as a liaison regarding employee changes and other payroll related matters with Benefits, Human Resources, and Finance departments to streamline processes
• Assist with report requests and custom builds

Education and Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience processing multi-state payroll
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• CPP Certification preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains professionalism in all aspects and works well in a team environment
• Prior experience with Paylocity HR&P, and Time and Labor desired

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods (typically 7–8 hours/day)
• Regular use of computers, phones, and other standard office tools

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 pay range for this position is $59,000 - $75,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus 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