Paylocity Admin

Position: Paylocity Admin

Location: Mendon, UT

Duration: 6+ Months

Remote

A Paylocity Admin manages payroll processing, HR data, and system configuration within the Paylocity platform, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency by handling new hires/terminations, benefits, tax filings, reporting, troubleshooting, and training staff on HRIS features, often integrating with other systems for seamless data flow. Key duties include data entry, payroll execution, user support, reporting, and process improvement, requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

  • Payroll Processing: Running payroll, managing timecards, deductions, and reimbursements.
  • HRIS Management: Data entry, maintenance, and integrity for employee records.
  • Compliance: Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (W-2s, taxes).
  • Reporting: Generating and analyzing reports for leadership and audits.
  • User Support: Assisting employees and managers with Paylocity inquiries and issues.
  • System Configuration: Setting up new features, integrations (e.g., Finance systems), and workflows.
  • Training: Developing and delivering training for new hires and existing users.
Key Skills & Qualifications
  • Proficiency with Paylocity.
  • Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and HR principles.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and support.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
Typical Duties
  • Onboarding/offboarding employees in the system.
  • Processing expenses and benefits.
  • Auditing payroll and time data.
  • Resolving data discrepancies.
  • Collaborating with Finance, IT, and other teams.
  • Creating user guides and documentation.
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