Senior People Relations Partner

Hiring for 1 Senior People Relations Partner to be based in one of the following geographic locations: Schaumburg, IL; Rochester, NY; or Lake Mary, FL.

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!

Position Overview:

The Senior People Relations Partner is responsible for establishing and developing trusted relationships with business Leadership while overseeing escalated employee relations matters. Facilitates initiatives to foster a positive employee relations environment that aligns with Paylocity’s values and culture. The Sr. People Relations Partner will work directly with Director and VP level Leadership regarding change initiatives, performance decisions/actions and strategies.

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.

• Develop and implement performance management processes to proactively address performance and development needs for leaders
• Co-design and facilitate leadership development programs to build managerial capabilities within the organization
• Review key business performance targets and their related talent implications with business leaders
• Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda.
• Handles escalated matters ranging from performance management, investigations, complaints, ADA/LOA cases across the organization
• Oversees separation agreements, guidelines and ensures consistency across the organization
• Analyses employee relations data to create proactive solutions to tackle ER trends and patterns
• Identifies and recommends retention strategies and positive employee relations initiatives
• Stays current on employment law. Proactively researches information to ensure compliance, provide appropriate consultation, and avoid/eliminate exposure to the organization
• Liaises with Legal Counsel as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of Employee Relations and Performance Management experience required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Executive presence: resilience, consultative style, & ability to articulate complex ideas into simple terms?
• Proficiency in ADA, FMLA, worker’s compensation, etc. preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation or equivalent, preferred
• Significant experience in owning, handling and executing employee relations investigations and preparation of appropriate documentation.
• Experience providing employee relations support virtually to team members in multiple locations.
• Exceptional communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Diplomatic and ability to build relationships across the enterprise and at all levels
• 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 $76,800- 120,000/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.