Senior Manager Data Privacy

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! 

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. 

The Sr Manager, Data Privacy contributes to the success of Paylocity’s privacy program by identifying, assessing, and developing solutions to reduce privacy risks as part of a comprehensive and growing privacy program. This role will work closely with stakeholders from across the organization to champion consistent and effective data privacy practices, while minimizing privacy risk and ensuring the protection of personal information. 

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. 

• Advance the privacy strategy and execute the privacy roadmap, including global regulatory alignment and operational maturity initiatives. 
• Own and manage core privacy compliance programs such as Privacy-by-Design (PbD), data mapping & ROPA oversight, PII discovery and classification, and  data retention, deletion, and anonymization workflows. 
• Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations and provide compliance-based recommendations to business stakeholders. 
• Manage day-to-day privacy operations, including DPIAs, privacy risk reviews, consent management, system inventory updates, and remediation tracking to ensure consistent, scalable, and auditable processes across the organization.
• Provide subject matter expertise across privacy programs, including data minimization, data lifecycle governance, third-party risk, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Ensure implementation and enforcement of privacy requirements, including data handling standards, third-party tracking and consent management, anonymization requirements, retention schedules, and deletion protocols.
• Partner with Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, HR, Marketing, and Operations to drive cross-functional remediation activities, improve privacy controls, and support readiness for audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee governance of privacy workflows and supporting tools.
• Mentor and support privacy team members and privacy champions. 
• Communicate project status, risks, and escalations to key stakeholders 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, data science or related field of study (Masters degree or JD is a plus) 
• 7+ years of experience in the field of privacy, legal or consulting with focus on privacy program management 
• 3-5 years of people management experience. 
• Privacy certification preferred (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPT or CIPM). 
• Extensive knowledge of US and global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CPRA, GLBA and HIPAA. 
• Experience with privacy and security frameworks, such as GAPP and NIST. 
• Hands-on experience with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with data-governance and engineering-adjacent tooling (e.g., PII discovery tools, data catalogs, or anonymization frameworks).
• Experience with workflow and issue-tracking systems, such as Jira and ServiceNow

Soft Skills 

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams, build consensus among stakeholders, and influence without authority 
• Sound judgment and risk-based decision-making in complex environments. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.

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 $150,000 - $190,200 /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. 

Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices for Job Applicants and applicable data protection laws 

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