Sr Director/Director People Relations

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This role will be based out of Schaumburg, IL, Rochester, NY, Lake Mary, FL, or Meridian, ID.

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.

When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career!

There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!

This is a 100% in-office role based at our Schaumburg, IL, Rochester, NY, Lake Mary, FL, or Meridian, ID location. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.?

Position Overview

The Senior Director/Director, People Relations is responsible for leading a team focused on driving and delivering performance improvement initiatives that help the business to achieve objectives while mitigating risk. This role will oversee the day-to-day management of employment relations, working closely with HR Business Partners, managers and employees to address and resolve workplace issues. The Director will need to navigate sensitive employee situations while balancing company priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop, implement, and manage people relations strategies to drive a high-performance culture
• Drive company performance philosophy and develop policies and practices in support of it
• Act as a point of escalation for the team by providing guidance and support on complex employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace conduct.
• Manage sensitive or complex investigations of employee complaints, grievances, and disputes, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Provide expert advice to HR partners, managers, and employees on conflict resolution techniques, handling disciplinary matters, and addressing sensitive situations.
• Facilitates resolution of conflicts or performance matters in a manner that is in line with company values and legal considerations.
• Set best practices for the people relations team and help build out the people relations function, ensuring that all people relations practices are consistent with legal requirements, company values, and industry best practices.
• Partner with Legal, HR Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners in updating or developing HR policies and practices to ensure consistency across Paylocity
• Develop training programs and resources to managers on best practices for handling employee relations issues, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Compile and analyze data and statistics for trends regarding performance and compliance with employment laws
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on the status of employee relations matters, key trends, and any areas requiring intervention or improvement.
• Use data and insights to recommend changes to policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Manage the company severance process, making recommendations for best practice and market alignment
• Prepare and deliver presentations for leadership and key stakeholders in partnership with HR COE’s and leaders
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business administration, HR Management or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on employment relations
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment/labor laws and statutes, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII and other DOL regulations
• Experience leading and/or managing a team
• Prior experience working in a complex organization with multiple state locations
• Previous experience recommending solutions to employee relations situations
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent communication and presentations skills, with the ability to interface with audiences of all levels throughout the organization
• Ability to partner with internal HR team members, business leaders and counsel, drive and influence
• Ability to develop solutions and make recommendations to senior leadership
• 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 [email protected]. 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.