Paylocity Systems Consultant – Remote

Techknowledge Group; Los Gatos (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique HCM consulting firm is seeking a Paylocity Systems Consultant to lead client-facing projects. The role focuses on building and optimizing Paylocity configurations across various modules, working closely with clients to ensure successful implementations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Paylocity, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Fully remote work

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with Paylocity.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing roles.
• Strong obsession with clean builds and scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee configuration and implementation of Paylocity modules.
• Support system audits and data validation.
• Translate business needs into effective system configurations.

Skills

Client communication

Problem solving

Configuration and implementation of Paylocity modules

Job description

Description

About Us:

We’re a boutique HCM consulting firm specializing in white-glove implementation and optimization services for clients transitioning to or enhancing their Paylocity experience. Our clients rely on us to be the experts that bridge the gap between strategy and system execution — and we’re growing our team.

The Role

We’re looking for a Paylocity Systems Consultant who can step into client-facing projects and take the lead on building, optimizing, and supporting Paylocity configurations across Payroll, Time & Labor, HR, Benefits, and more. You’ll work alongside a small, agile team that prides itself on delivering clean, scalable builds that are easy to maintain and client-friendly.

What You’ll Do

• Own the configuration and implementation of Paylocity modules (Payroll, T&L, Benefits, HR, etc.)
• Support system audits, data validation, and cleanup projects
• Guide clients through best practices for compliance, workflows, and automation
• Build out complex system setups like GL mappings, benefit admin rules, and onboarding flows
• Participate in client calls and vendor coordination as the system expert
• Translate business needs into effective system configurations
• Occasionally train clients or provide handoff materials post-launch
  
  

Requirements

Who You Are:

• A confi dent Paylocity expert with 2+ years hands-on experience
• Comfortable working directly with clients or internal stakeholders
• Obsessed with clean builds and scalable processes
• Strong communicator and proactive problem-solver
• Experience working on multiple implementations or post-go-live support projects
• Bonus: You've worked in consulting, for a vendor, or have experience supporting acquisitions or multi-EIN structures
  
  

Perks & Details

• Flexible hours (as long as client deadlines are met)
• Fully remote
• Growth opportunities in a fast-moving firm making big waves in the HCM space