Development Analyst II

Quiet Capital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Paylocity, a leading cloud-based HR and payroll software provider, is hiring a Development Analyst II for a fully remote US role. You will design and support Salesforce automations, analyze data, and partner with Operations, Product, and Development to implement scalable solutions.

Bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are required, with a focus on reducing manual workflow through automation and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and data handling experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and coordinate resolution of issues and enhancement requests.
• Design, build, test, and maintain Salesforce automations, reports, dashboards.
• Gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Support Salesforce administration, data maintenance, and reporting.
• Participate in testing of product releases and enhancements.

Skills

Salesforce automation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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 developing an intuitive, easy‑to‑use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR, payroll processes, and employee engagement.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic functions, Paylocity goes further by delivering tools that HR teams need to compete for talent and meet modern workforce expectations.

We give our employees the support they need to succeed: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, plus perks for you, your family, and your finances. We also emphasize career development and place people at the heart of our business.

Help our award‑winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions in Operations. Use your problem‑solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity and launch your career with us!

Fully Remote (U.S. Only)

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or your location of record within the U.S. with no mandatory in‑office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement may change based on business needs and individual performance, including possible adjustments to on‑site requirements or schedule expectations.

Position Overview

Development Analyst II supports Implementation, Support, and other operational teams by acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical partners. The role researches and resolves system issues, supports enhancement requests, performs testing activities, analyzes business processes, and identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology solutions.

As a key contributor, the analyst designs, builds, and supports automation within Salesforce and other business systems to streamline workflows, improve data quality, reduce manual effort, and enhance the overall employee and client experience. The analyst partners closely with Operations, Product, Development, and business stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions, support system enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The analyst leverages reporting, data analysis, process optimization, and Salesforce capabilities to improve operational effectiveness while supporting the ongoing evolution of Paylocity’s products, processes, and internal technology solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate, research, and coordinate resolution of issues, enhancement requests, and system‑related concerns submitted by operational teams, determining appropriate paths for resolution and escalation.
• Design, build, test, and maintain Salesforce automations, workflows, flows, reports, dashboards, and process improvements that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, identify process improvement opportunities, and translate business needs into scalable system and automation solutions.
• Support Salesforce administration activities, including user support, data maintenance, system configuration, reporting, and adoption of new capabilities.
• Participate in testing and validation of product releases, enhancements, automations and bug fixes while coordinating testing efforts across operational teams.
• Utilize reporting tools, Salesforce data, and system analysis to identify trends, provide operational insights, and support data‑driven decision making.
• Champion regular partnership meetings with Management, Product, and Development teams to review priorities, enhancements, defects, release updates, and technology opportunities.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and technical resource for Paylocity products, business processes, Salesforce, and other operational systems while supporting stakeholders with troubleshooting and guidance.
• Partner with Management, Training, and Quality teams to maintain process documentation, knowledge resources, and communication related to system enhancements, automations, and process changes.
• Identify recurring operational challenges, system inefficiencies, and data quality issues, recommending and implementing sustainable solutions that improve the employee and client experience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and business processes quickly.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization to resolve business and system related issues.

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting HR, Benefits, Payroll, HCM, or SaaS‑based platforms preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Implementation.
• Experience researching issues, troubleshooting business processes, or supporting operational systems preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce administration, reporting, dashboards, workflows, flows, automation, or user support.
• SQL knowledge and the ability to perform data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with software testing, system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, bug fixes or workflow automation preferred.
• Experience working with business systems, operational tools, or SaaS applications.
• Knowledge of Paylocity products, payroll, benefits, time and labor, or HCM systems.
• Experience supporting internally developed applications or business technology solutions.

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 [e-mail]. 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 $55,000 – $75,000/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.