Corporate Compliance Specialist

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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Position Overview

The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for working hands-on tasks alongside other compliance professionals who specialize in tax, payroll, HCM, corporate compliance, legal, and risk management. This role will play a key in supporting the company’s corporate compliance efforts ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations. The candidate will work to maintain and enhance our corporate compliance program.

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. 

• Monitor changing legislative and regulatory requirements with focus on corporate compliance
• Conduct legal research to maintain proficient knowledge of applicable rules and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization, products, and services
• Ensure proper tracking of corporate compliance projects and provide regular summary reports to the leadership team 
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of compliance-related documents
• Assist in preparation, review, and editing of documents related to compliance matters
• Provide project management support 
• Assist with compliance on various internal corporate processes and controls related to document management, and other special projects
• Address ad hoc requests and challenges that arise in Paylocity Corporate Compliance
•  Assist in managing and integration of processes to ensure organizational compliance
• Support the development of training and communications materials on corporate compliance topics
• Assist with due diligence on third parties

Education and Experience

State the minimum education, experience, skills, and certifications/training required to successfully perform the job. 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of paralegal experience or 3+ years in the fields of corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, legal, and risk management
• Ability to work independently, be self-starter, and work well with ambiguous information 
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement on important matters while performing primary duties
• Strong attention to detail and methodical research abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and provide regular reporting in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate and assist cross functional teams in providing timely and efficient administrative support 
• Possesses some knowledge of money transmission laws, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and anti-bribery legislation and US banking regulations
• Familiarity with consumer regulations and global anti-slavery laws is a plus
• Experience in Payroll/HCM Industry is a plus

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 $45,000 - $70,000/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 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.