Manager Corporate Strategy and Development

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!

Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements.  You must be available five days per week during designated work hours.  The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary. 

Position Overview

Reporting to a Director of Corporate Strategy & Development, the Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development will be a key leader driving various workstreams related to strategy, M&A, capital markets, special projects/growth initiatives and business development in alignment with the Board, CEO/CFO, and the executive team. The position will have direct interaction with the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives throughout the company.

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. 

• Work with the Directors and VP of Corporate Strategy & Development, in partnership with the executive team and cross-functional partners, to develop/refine strategic plans and drive execution of strategic initiatives
• Lead research and analysis of key strategic markets to understand and articulate market trends, competitive landscape and areas of opportunity
• Develop build/buy/partner analyses and business cases for growth opportunities, partnering across cross-functional teams
• Build financial models and pro-forma views of acquisition opportunities in partnership with the FP&A team
• Present analyses and recommendations to the executive team in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Drive execution in all phases of M&A processes and capital markets transactions (i.e., pre-deal thesis creation and analyses, due diligence coordination and execution, integration planning and post-close integration)
• Partner with the Directors and VP of Corporate Strategy & Development to lead and drive key strategic partner/vendor discussions
• Lead and mentor senior analyst(s)

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree: Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred; MBA valued
• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital,  corporate development, consulting, strategy or transaction services, preferably in the software / tech sector
• 3+ years direct people management experience preferred
• Successful and demonstrable track record quarterbacking M&A transaction execution; ideally for software / tech companies
• Demonstrated strong project planning, deal ownership and cross-functional team management and coordination skills
• Experience preparing and delivering industry/company, strategy, financial, and operational presentations for the board and executive level
• Financial modelling experience building operational models, acquisition models, and pro-forma financials, etc. plus strong understanding of financial markets and valuation
• Advanced knowledge of MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Driven, results-oriented mindset; history of perseverance and passion for achieving goals
• Strong work ethic; accustomed to delivering results in a fast-paced environment in a structured and organized manner
• Superior written / verbal communication skills, and quantitative and analytical skills

Preferred

• Exposure to public equity or debt capital markets
• Software or tech transaction experience
• Experience with technology and software industry is valued; interest and ability to understand technical and financial concepts quickly

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously

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 accessibility@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.

The base pay range for this position is $108,000- $150,000/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.