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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. 

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Position Overview 

We’re seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead our Time Off Accruals and Leave Management solutions. In this high-impact role you'll own our leave management strategy and drive execution around leave and time off capabilities that power modern employee time off and leave experiences, employer compliance, and HR efficiency. You’ll also serve as a domain mentor, educating junior PMs and internal teams on best practices across industries and regions. 

Who You Are 

Domain & Policy Expertise: Deep understanding of leave of absence programs (FMLA, state leave laws, paid/unpaid leave), strong grasp of time off accrual and statutory leave policies and configurations, and broad familiarity with global leave practices and statutory requirements Mentor & Educator: Act as a thought leader and internal SME, regularly coaching product peers, supporting junior PMs, educating cross-functional partners on best practices and emerging trends, and translating complex compliance requirements into clear product decisions Compliance & Regulatory Strategist: Work closely with our Government Relations team to monitor law changes, evaluate the impact of regulatory updates, and ensure the product roadmap accounts for required changes Cross-Functional Collaborator: Collaborate with legal, operations, other product teams, and engineering to build aligned, scalable solutions Agile Execution Leader: Experienced leading agile teams, managing roadmaps across multiple workstreams, and breaking down complexity into MVPs for iterative delivery Strategic Thinker: Able to connect roadmap decisions to client outcomes and business objectives 

During Your First 6 Months 

Learn the Ecosystem: Understand Paylocity’s Time Off Accruals and Leave Management system, configuration capabilities, and platform dependencies Build Relationships: Partner with engineering, services, compliance, and Government Relations teams to establish trust and shared priorities Shape the Roadmap: Build and evolve the roadmap for our Leave Management product and help shape the roadmap for Time Off and Accruals to meet changing compliance needs, user expectations, and platform strategy Drive Delivery: Translate ideas into features, own the backlog, and lead delivery efforts Elevate the Team: Mentor junior PMs, share best practices across teams, and help elevate the product management discipline in your domain 

Required Experience 

5+ years in product management, ideally in HCM, workforce management, or compliance-heavy platforms Direct experience with time off, leave, or benefits-related product areas Strong understanding of compliance implications tied to leave laws (FMLA, state-specific, and international) Experience working with legal/government relations teams and turning regulations into scalable solutions Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate junior product managers Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive presence 

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 accessibility@paylocity.com. 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 pay range for this position is $128,000 - $182,800 /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here Benefits Link. 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. 

Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements.  You must be available five days per week during designated work hours.  The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary. 

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