Business Process Transformation Manager Jobs in Illinois

Description:

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. 

Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations. 

Use your problem-solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us!   

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.

Position Overview

The Project Manager Business Process Transformation responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time and within budget. Provide day-to-day leadership in analyzing requirements, develop design and implement / configure cloud-based solutions supporting corporate applications.

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. 

• Lead and organize cross functional teams assigned to business process transformation efforts across the Enterprise, with a focus on the Implementation space.

• Create and manage project plans; monitor and review project progress and timelines; adjust schedules and plans as needed; and identify and resolve issues to ensure project success.

• Manage day-to-day execution of project work streams. Assist with the planning, tracking, documentation and status updates for the project. Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables for specific projects, as assigned. 

• Exercise solid project leadership skills combined with strong business acumen, excellent communication skills and in-depth analytical capabilities.

• Leverages data to generate organization and people insights, which in turn influence areas of focus and strengthen decision-making 

• Coordinates project meetings with internal and cross-functional teams, generates meeting materials and produces post-meeting deliverables. 

• Effectively work with teams to identify/mitigate project risks and participates in creation of risk mitigation plans. 

• Leverage business knowledge and expertise to drive business process improvements.

• Recognizes areas for internal improvement and work with teams to develop plans for implementing them. 

• Collaborate across all business units to control resource requests while aligning to budgets and project plans

• Perform various administrative tasks as needed, including logistics for meetings and workshops, room bookings, catering, and visitor registration

• Provides regular updates of the progress and status of specific projects 

• Demonstrates a commitment to Paylocity Core Values

• Other duties as assigned

• 10% travel as needed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4- 10 years Project Management experience delivering solutions using both waterfall and agile methodologies, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Experienced with project management software

• Experience with agile development tools such as JIRA.

• PMP or MSP Certification a plus

• Highly organized and able to multi-task

• Outstanding and effective interpersonal skills; along with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong leadership skills – must be able to work confidently and effectively with multiple departments and levels within the company 

• Strong technical aptitude to quickly learn new technologies/internal software systems and identify user applications

• Physical requirements

• 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 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 base pay range for this position is $72,800 - $ 115,600/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 . 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. 

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