Privacy Analyst - Operations

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

The Privacy Analyst contributes to the success of Paylocity’s privacy program by identifying, assessing, and working to reduce privacy risks as part of a comprehensive and growing privacy program. Reporting to the Privacy Counsel Manager, 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.

• Work cross functionally to align programs to current privacy strategy, principles and practices  
• Advise teams on data processing requirements, including data collection, data storage and other processing activities 
• Partner with business leaders to provide necessary training and/or direction to team members on privacy issues 
• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable privacy laws, regulations and best practices
• Identify and drive privacy program improvements, including process and technology changes 
• Create and complete privacy assessments using OneTrust and other tools
• Create and implement relevant privacy policies and procedures 
• Investigate, resolve, document and report on incidents involving personal information  
• Respond to data subject requests, using OneTrust
• Triage incoming Privacy Office related requests, including addressing and assigning requests that come into the privacy mailbox

Education and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in the field of privacy, compliance or data governance with focus on privacy incidents, data subject requests and other key privacy activities 
• Experience using OneTrust and Jira
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, law, cybersecurity, information systems, privacy engineering, data science or related field of study 
• One or more privacy certification preferred (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPT or CIPM) or ability to complete a certification within first year of hire. 
• Knowledge of global privacy and regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, or other privacy laws and regulations 
• Substantive understanding of data privacy, technology, and related terminology 

Soft Skills 

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams and build consensus among stakeholders 
• Excellent work ethic, flexibility and ability to work independently 
• Growth mindset – every new challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow  
• Ability to quickly spot issues and appropriately prioritize risk and outcomes  
• Extremely organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive projects to successful completion 
• Works well in collaborative environment  
• Passionate about privacy and technology 
• Must be a strong team player (no job is too small or too large) and willing to take on additional responsibilities 

 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 Min $64,500  - $92,100/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers 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.

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