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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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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. 

Position Overview

The Procurement Process & Analytics Analyst is a hybrid role that blends project management discipline, business analysis rigor, and reporting/analytics expertise. This person will translate complex business requirements, policy needs, and global regulatory considerations into simple, scalable, and measurable outcomes for the Procurement organization.

This role drives process enhancement initiatives from discovery through adoption, defining current and future state processes, building the change management and communication plans that bring stakeholders along, and supporting the reporting and analytics function. The Procurement Process & Analytics Analyst reports directly to the Manager, Procurement Center of Excellence.

The Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) leads Procurement process improvement and transformation initiatives across the Procurement organization. The team is responsible for Procurement governance and compliance, digital Procurement technology, reporting and analytics, and the development and stewardship of Procurement best practices. The CoE partners cross-functionally with Procurement Category Management, Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure Procurement operates as a consistent, well-governed, data-informed function.

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. 

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Execute end-to-end process improvement and transformation projects, from current-state assessment through future-state design, implementation, and adoption.
• Translate complex business requirements, policy needs, and global regulatory considerations into clear, scalable, and measurable process outcomes.
• Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and risks in existing Procurement processes and recommend practical, right-sized improvements.
• Document standard operating procedures, process maps, and playbooks that support consistency and scalability across the Procurement organization.

Project Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects using structured project management methods — scoping, planning, milestone tracking, risk/issue management, and status reporting.
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and RACI models; keep sponsors and stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and decisions needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams involving Procurement, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders.

Business Analysis

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across Procurement, Compliance, and the broader business.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into functional specifications, process designs, and measurable success criteria.
• Support evaluation and configuration of procurement technology (source-to-pay platforms, analytics tools, workflow systems) to meet business needs.

Reporting & Analytics

• Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and recurring reports that track procurement performance, compliance, and the impact of process improvements.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

Change Management, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and execute change management plans that drive adoption of new processes, policies, and technology across a global, distributed stakeholder base.
• Design and deliver stakeholder communications, training materials, and engagement sessions tailored to varied audiences and regions.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to ensure buy-in, gather feedback, and address resistance proactively.

Governance & Best Practices

• Support the development and maintenance of Procurement policies, controls, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable global regulations.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Procurement best practices, ensuring they remain scalable as the organization grows and changes.

Core Competencies

• Change Management — plans and leads adoption of new processes, tools, and policies across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Communications — distills complex or technical information into messaging appropriate for the audience, from frontline users to senior leaders.
• Project Management — structures, plans, and delivers projects on time and within scope using recognized project management practices.
• Stakeholder Training & Engagement — designs and delivers training and engagement approaches that drive understanding and adoption.
• Process Enhancement & Improvement — evaluates current-state processes and designs practical, scalable improvements.
• Data Analysis & Management — works confidently with Procurement and business data to surface insights and support decisions.
• Analytical & Conceptual Thinking — translates complex business requirements, policy needs, and global regulatory considerations into simple, scalable, measurable outcomes.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–6 years of experience in a combination of project management, business analysis, and/or reporting/analytics roles, ideally within Procurement, supply chain, or a shared services/CoE environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting process improvement initiatives from design through implementation.
• Proficiency building reports, dashboards, and data visualizations (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar tools).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing training and stakeholder communication materials.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to translate ambiguous or complex requirements into clear, structured, measurable plans.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and collaborating across time zones and global stakeholder groups.

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting Procurement governance, compliance, or regulatory requirements across multiple regions or countries.
• Experience with Procurement or source-to-pay technology platforms (e.g., Airbase, Coupa, SAP Ariba, Workday, Jaggaer, or similar).
• Project management or process improvement certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, PROSCI change management).
• Experience with programming languages, such as Python, SQL, or R.

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 pay range for this position is $49,800 - $82,400/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus 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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