Program Manager ERG

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!

Position Overview
This individual will be responsible for partnering with functional leadership to effectively manage and provide oversight to Paylocity’s Employee Resource Groups (ERG).  This role is responsible for ensuring ERG initiatives and activities are in alignment with Paylocity’s overall business and ERG strategies. 

Location: Remote near Lake Mary, FL (in office when needed)

Reports to: Chief Diversity Officer
 

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.

• Execute on established ERG strategy by providing guidance and oversight to ERG communities, ERG Executive sponsors, and ERG leaders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze DEIA data and develop ERG programming that addresses identified opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate ERG activities, measuring their impact on business and departmental goals.
• Create and deliver training content to support the development of ERG leaders and their capabilities to lead their respective ERG communities.
• Partner with the TA/DEIA Marketing team to develop and implement a comprehensive brand strategy for ERGs that enhances their visibility and strengthens employee engagement.
• Provide comprehensive project and program management for ERG events and DEIA company-wide programming and learning initiatives by developing project plans, maintaining effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Assist in the development and delivery of DEIA training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Accountable for tracking and recording actual spend for DEIA related initiatives.
• Provide program updates and trends to Paylocity's Diversity Leadership Council (DLC), as requested.
• Stay informed of social and legal climate related to DEIA and ERG industries.

Required Education and Experience 

• BA/BS or master’s degree in human resources or business-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience leading employee functions or programs
• Must have a solid understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts and their application in the workplace.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas into simple terms.
• Must be able to demonstrate prior success in leading people and/or groups, formally or informally.
• Must be able to demonstrate prior success in developing partnerships, externally, with team members, and business leaders.
• Must be able to demonstrate prior success in managing deadlines for deliverables.
• Strategic and analytical thinker
• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate prior success managing multiple tasks and priorities while keeping the needs of the business top of mind. 
• Must be able to demonstrate strong organization and planning skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, 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 $53,000 - $80,000/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.