Associate Identity Access Management Analyst (IAM)

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.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of advanced identity and access management data, processes, and technologies. This role will work closely with various departments such as Information Security, HR, and IT Compliance, to ensure quality of identity data, the establishment of data standards, and the appropriate access levels are granted to users in a timely, secure, and compliant manner, focusing on automation wherever possible. The IAM Analyst will help produce documentation, procedures, and any necessary materials to support IAM services.

The IAM Analyst will positively impact Paylocity’s operations and culture by delivering exceptional IAM service comprehensively and consistently across the organization. The ideal candidate will proactively identify opportunities, collaboratively develop solutions, and deliver results with a high degree of ownership and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic and Governance Support

• Contribute to IAM roadmap planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for IAM capabilities.
• Support governance activities such as periodic reviews, risk assessments, and policy updates.

Business Analysis and Process Design

• Gather, analyze, and document IAM requirements from business and technical stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications, user stories, and use cases.
• Analyze and optimize identity lifecycle processes (onboarding, transfers, terminations, and access reviews) to improve automation, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support role modeling and design, ensuring alignment with business functions and least-privilege principles.

Automation and Integration

• Work with IAM engineers to identify opportunities to automate IAM workflows (e.g., provisioning, deprovisioning, role assignments).
• Support integration efforts between IAM platforms and enterprise systems (HR, ITSM, ERP, etc.).
• Participate in testing and validation of automated IAM processes and controls.

Change Management and Awareness

• Support change management and communication efforts related to IAM process or tool updates.
• Assist in developing user training materials and awareness campaigns to promote IAM best practices and proper access request behaviors.

Operational and Compliance Support

• Help triage and resolve IAM-related tickets, partnering with dedicated support resources or end-user computing (EUC) teams where applicable.
• Assist in quarterly User Access Reviews (UARs) – from data collection and validation to review facilitation — until full automation is achieved.
• Maintain documentation of IAM processes, workflows, and data flows for audit and compliance readiness (e.g., SOX, GDPR, NIST).

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with business stakeholders during role design, access review cycles, or process changes.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure IAM solutions meet organizational and user needs.

Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Development

• Stay up to date with IAM technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements, recommending enhancements to IAM strategy.
• Actively contribute to a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.

SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of IAM concepts, governance, and      compliance.
• Experience with IAM tools (Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Saviynt, Ping, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, document, and improve IAM business processes.
• Familiarity with automation, integration, and incident management workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT, Security, or IAM.
• Certifications (preferred but not required): CIAM, CISSP, CBAP, ITIL

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.

This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $55,900 - $103,900/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

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