HRIS Specialist- Paylocity

Frey Consulting Group; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Streetsboro, OH is seeking an HRIS Specialist to own and optimize the Paylocity HRIS environment, partnering with Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition to keep the system secure, well integrated, and running at full capacity for HR operations.

You will manage configurations, implement automation for payroll workflows, support third‑party integrations via RESTful APIs, administer Active Directory, and perform regular audits to protect HR data and ensure smooth system

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Paylocity systems administration
• Hands-on troubleshooting and HRIS optimization
• Knowledge of information security practices for HR data

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Paylocity HRIS ensuring integrity, performance, and security
• Own system configuration, updates, and enhancements for evolving HR processes
• Develop and implement automation to streamline payroll and HR workflows
• Support HRIS implementation projects including third-party RESTful integrations
• Administer supporting architecture, virtualization, and storage management
• Conduct system tuning and performance optimization and recommend improvements
• Manage Active Directory environments, user access, and security protocols
• Troubleshoot issues across architecture, software, and networking to resolution
• Conduct regular audits to ensure HR data integrity
• Collaborate cross-functionally on systems, architecture, and configuration management
• Maintain clear documentation of configurations and procedures

Skills

Paylocity

System administration

Active Directory

REST APIs

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Storage management

Networking basics

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing Northeast Ohio manufacturer of infrastructure-supporting equipment. Their technology supports the operations of several Fortune 100 companies. The company pairs highly advanced manufacturing technology with an engineering culture built on quality, safety, and attention to detail, backed by a portfolio of patented innovations. Our client is scaling their team and internal systems to keep pace with surging demand for AI and data center infrastructure.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $30-$40/Hour.

HRIS Specialist

This role owns and optimizes our client's Paylocity HRIS environment, partnering closely with Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition to keep the system secure, well-integrated, and running at full capacity for the broader HR team. Success looks like a stable, well-documented HRIS platform that supports HR operations with minimal disruption and a system administrator who brings genuine curiosity to solving technical problems.

As an HRIS Specialist, you will:

• Manage and maintain the organization's HRIS platform, ensuring system integrity, performance, and security
• Own system configuration, updates, and enhancements that support evolving HR processes
• Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline HR and payroll workflows
• Support HR systems implementation projects, including third‑party integrations via RESTful APIs
• Administer supporting system architecture, including virtualization platforms, storage management, and related infrastructure components
• Conduct system tuning and performance optimization for the HRIS platform and its supporting infrastructure. Analysis of current system setup with the ability to recommend improvements and implement changes.
• Manage Active Directory environments, user access controls, and security protocols to safeguard sensitive HR data
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to system architecture, software, and network configuration through to full resolution
• Conduct regular audits to ensure HR data integrity
• Support system design for scalable HRIS solutions across functions
• Collaborate cross-functionally on systems and applications support, solution architecture, and configuration management
• Maintain clear documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides

As an HRIS Specialist, you have:

• Proven experience with Paylocity (3+ years of systems administration), managing and optimizing the platform as a system administrator
• Hands‑on technical troubleshooting and HRIS System optimization
• Knowledge of information security practices relevant to protecting HR data
• Strong problem‑solving and technical writing skills, with clear communication in technical support contexts
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an agile environment while maintaining attention to detail

Work Location: This position is onsite, Monday through Friday during regular business hours, and requires that qualified talent be in or near Streetsboro, OH.

Placement Type: Temporary

Expected Assignment Length: 4-6 months, with potential to extend based on business need

Start Date: September 14, 2026

Employment Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Successful completion of background checks, assessments, or screenings as required by our client.