Elevate Solutions Implementation Associate

About the role

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 delivering 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 processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and meet 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 career development is what you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business. Help our award‑winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations. Use your problem‑solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate internally with Sales, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes
• Drive projects to completion, ensuring go‑live dates are met
• Play a key role in onboarding client data during the implementation process
• Proactively overcome challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of payroll experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation, and analysis
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrate organizational and time‑management abilities
• Excellent decision‑making, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
• A solid understanding of payroll compliance at the federal, state, and local levels
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and provide excellent customer service
• 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, including using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Perks that support you, your family, and your finances
• Career development opportunities

Pay

Base pay range: $20.00 – $29.00 per hour (actual offer may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience).

Schedule

This is a 100% in‑office role located in Rochester, NY. Remote or hybrid work is not available; candidates must be able to work on‑site five days per week during designated work hours.