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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. 

Bring your talent and eagerness to learn to Paylocity, where you’ll discover the skills needed to launch your career! 

Benefit from award-winning training and one-on-one coaching as you play a key role Paylocity’s future with an early careers position. 

Explore how you can go from the classroom to the conference room with internships and new-grad programs at one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. 

Experience the support that’ll take you from grad to a flourishing career with a position in Paylocity’s early careers division! 

Position Overview:

The Social Media Intern at Paylocity will play a pivotal role in amplifying the company's employer brand through innovative and engaging content. This role involves brainstorming creative ideas for campaigns, crafting platform-specific captions, and editing employee-generated content to showcase Paylocity’s culture and attract top talent. The intern will stay on top of social media trends, analyze audience preferences, and explore the competitive landscape to optimize content strategy. Additionally, they will assist in repurposing marketing materials to enhance performance across various platforms. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Digital Media or Marketing, have strong communication skills, and bring a passion for storytelling, creativity, and social media best practices.

Responsibilities:

Brainstorm fresh, creative ideas for social media posts and campaigns to highlight Paylocity’s brand and attract top, diverse talent. Write engaging hooks and captions for both internal and external use, tailored for different platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Etc.)Help edit content from Paylocity employees to use on our social platforms.Monitor social media trends and audience preference while also researching the competitive landscape. Assist in editing and repurposing Paylocity marketing materials & existing content to maximize performance.

Requirements:

Currently pursuing a degree in Digital Media, Marketing or other related major with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026Experience or familiarity with graphic design and video editing (Adobe Suite, Canva, CapCut)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong understanding of social media platforms and their best practicesPassion for storytelling and a knack for developing creative content

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 LeaveBenefits@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. 

This role is a hybrid role reporting into the Schaumburg, IL office. The pay range for this position is $25/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers 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.