Elevate Solutions Implementation Associate

Paylocity; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Paylocity in Schaumburg, IL seeks an Operations consultant to support client implementations with a focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution.

You will collaborate with Sales, Data Conversion, Implementation, and Managed Services to ensure go-live dates are met and onboarding is smooth. Strong Excel and CPP certification are a plus in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of Payroll experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation, and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• CPP certification is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance at federal/state/local levels.
• Clear client communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Implementation, and Managed Services to ensure project outcomes.
• Drive projects to completion and ensure go-live dates are met.
• Play a key role in onboarding client data during implementation.
• Proactively overcome challenges to keep projects on track.

Skills

Payroll experience

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Data manipulation

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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.

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!

In-Office:

This is a 100% in-office role based at our Schaumburg, IL. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for supporting client implementations with a strong focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution. This role involves collaborating closely with Sales, Data Conversion, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes and identify opportunities for additional services. The consultant plays a key role in onboarding client data, driving projects to completion, and ensuring go-live dates are met.

Primary 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 overcoming challenges

Education and Experience

• 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

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 $20-$29/hour; 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.