Technical Solutions Architect

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.

As part of the Sales & Marketing team, you’ll help us solve challenges and succeed as you grow and understand the unique needs of our clients and tailor easy-to-use solutions to deliver the performance they need. 

With a position in Sales & Marketing, you’ll strengthen our relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and think outside the box to unlock new possibilities.

Position Overview 

This role is responsible for delivering technical expertise throughout the sales process. You will support both internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating Paylocity’s technical solutions and value, managing technical inquiries, and helping prospective clients understand how our cloud-based software integrates into their business workflows. This role focuses on showcasing the value of Paylocity’s IT and HCM products and works closely with Sales to ensure prospects successfully evaluate and adopt our solutions. 

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 essential functions. 

• Collaborate with the Sales team to support prospects during their evaluation of Paylocity's solutions by providing technical expertise.
• Understand the unique technical requirements of prospective clients and clearly convey the business value of Paylocity’s product offerings.
• Lead technical demonstrations on security, system architecture, integrations, and product roadmap and philosophy to show how Paylocity’s solutions meet client needs.
• Maintain and present technical content to ensure customer success and satisfaction with Paylocity’s IT Cloud and HCM platforms.
• Partner with internal teams (Product, Engineering, etc.) to deliver feedback on customer needs and help shape the product roadmap.
• Become a product expert across Paylocity’s platform and stay up-to-date with the competitive landscape.

Knowledge and Application:

• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to real-world business challenges, providing solutions that align with Paylocity’s strategic objectives.
• Expertise in cloud architecture, integration platforms, and APIs to design and demonstrate solutions that meet the needs of enterprise customers.
• Ability to translate client requirements into actionable product solutions, contributing to department and team goals.
• Strong understanding of SaaS, Identity & Access Management, and enterprise IT infrastructure.

Complexity and Problem Solving:

• Ability to break down complex technical problems, develop solutions, and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
• Assess and manage risks related to IT systems and integration while ensuring optimal solutions for client business needs.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure solutions are delivered effectively and aligned with the overall business strategy.

Discretion and Impact:

• Autonomously make decisions based on technical knowledge and customer insights to drive successful outcomes in pre-sales engagements.
• Contribute to decision-making processes within cross-functional teams, ensuring that client requirements are met, and solutions are delivered with impact.

Collaboration and Interaction:

• Regularly collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to provide technical guidance and ensure alignment on product solutions.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from technical professionals to senior executives, to demonstrate product value and drive success.
• Influence key stakeholders in the decision-making process, adapting to changes in business objectives and goals.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a pre-sales, IT consulting, or solutions engineering role, preferably within the human capital management (HCM) or IT sectors.
• Strong technical background in SaaS, Identity & Access Management, Mobile Device Management, and cloud architectures.
• Relevant IT certifications preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience in enterprise software and familiarity with competitive landscapes. 

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 $110,000 - $128,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for a variable commission plan and 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.