Senior Product Manager- Pay Experience

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.

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Position Overview: 

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to join our Pay Experience team. This role is integral to managing payroll and tax calculations and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams and a business analyst to enhance our payroll solutions, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering results in a cross-functional environment. Your expertise in payroll compliance and tax regulations will be critical in supporting Paylocity’s mission to deliver impactful and compliant payroll solutions. 

Who You Are: 

• Payroll and Tax Expert: You bring extensive experience in payroll, with deep knowledge of US tax regulations and compliance. You understand the complexities of payroll and tax calculations and are passionate about keeping up with regulatory changes. 
• Collaborative Partner: You work well with others and thrive in cross-functional settings. You know how to balance competing priorities and value feedback from peers and stakeholders. Working closely with other product teams, business analysts, and engineering is second nature to you. 
• Clear Communicator: You can convey technical details to various audiences, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned. You are skilled at translating complex requirements into actionable steps for engineering teams. 
• Resilient and Accountable: You embody the qualities of resilience and accountability, owning your decisions and driving forward even in the face of challenges. You prioritize team success and are committed to delivering value through collaboration. 

During the First Six Months at Paylocity, You Will: 

• Payroll and Tax: Gain an understanding of Paylocity’s payroll product, ensuring compliance and addressing any issues that arise. 
• Collaborate Across Teams: Build strong working relationships with engineering teams, business analysts, and product peers to drive seamless product execution. 
• Enhance Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure your product strategy aligns with broader organizational goals, fostering a collaborative culture and driving cohesive solutions for internal stakeholders. 
• Own the Product Backlog: Translate complex business requirements into clear user stories, ensuring priorities are aligned with strategic goals and compliance needs. 
• Analyze and Optimize: Monitor product performance post-launch, identifying opportunities for improvement and iterating on solutions as necessary. 

Required Experience: 

• 5+ years in product management, with a focus on payroll, tax, and compliance within the US market. 
• Experience with agile development teams and managing multiple engineering partners. 
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product teams, engineering, and internal stakeholders, especially within the HCM industry. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of presenting strategies to executive leadership and driving alignment across teams. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

EEO and accessibility Statement

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 LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. 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.