Business Analyst III (Corporate IT)

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.

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The Business Analyst serves as a vital link between business needs and IT solutions provided by the Corporate Infrastructure team. This role involves establishing effective program management processes and routines, overseeing projects of varying sizes, and ensuring that stakeholder requirements are collected, analyzed, and prioritized efficiently.

Are you the teammate we are looking for?

Who you are:

• Effective Communicator: Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, adept at translating technical details for non-technical audiences.
• Customer-Centric: Committed to serving internal customers and enhancing team effectiveness through collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborative Team Player: Open to sharing ideas and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Self-Motivated: Driven to complete tasks with high quality, while seeking input and feedback from colleagues when needed.
• Analytical Thinker: Skilled in analyzing complex problems, identifying trends, and making informed decisions.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in documenting processes, requirements, and specifications to ensure clarity and accountability.

During the first six months, you will:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define, document, and prioritize business needs.
• Establish and maintain program management routines that enhance communication and efficiency.
• Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery of IT solutions aligned with business goals.
• Assist in new work intake processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Agile project management practices, leading project check-ins and stakeholder meetings.
• Build and maintain team project roadmaps, ensuring visibility and alignment across teams.
• Prioritize project backlogs based on business needs and strategic objectives.
• Engage in vendor meetings to assess capabilities and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Research and analyze industry trends and best practices to inform project strategies.
• Visualize project data, metrics, and KPIs to track progress and outcomes.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven interpersonal abilities.
• 3-5 years of experience in project delivery, stakeholder management, and managing IT programs at scale.
• Functional knowledge of technology concepts, including networking, databases, servers, cloud services, and APIs.
• Proficient in project management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Five9 and ServiceNow.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, Certified ScrumMaster).
• Experience analyzing user surveys or feedback to inform decision-making.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).   

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.  

This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $63k - $117k/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual 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 www.paylocity.com/careers.