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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.  

Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience.   

Position Overview:

The Senior Analyst contributes to the success of Paylocity’s privacy program by identifying, assessing, and developing solutions to reduce risks as part of a comprehensive and growing data governance program within the Privacy Office. This role will work closely with stakeholders from across the organization to identify, catalog and protect Paylocity data, while minimizing risk and helping the data governance program to scale.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Manager to advance the data governance and discovery roadmapProvide subject matter expertise on a variety of privacy-related programs, initiatives, and workflows Work closely with product, engineering, legal, compliance, and security teams to align privacy initiatives with broader company goals and industry standardsLead activities related to data mapping and data discovery, including keeping data mapping current, and continuing to automate discovery of data within our environmentOwn the data discovery workstream and tooling on a day-to-day basis, working with internal stakeholders to automate the data catalogProvide expertise on ways to continue the data governance and privacy automation journeysAssist with record retention and deletion program, including working with data stewards to execute the execute their responsibilitiesBuild and implement tools, frameworks, and guardrails for facilitating privacy best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and engineering, to embed privacy-by-design principles into product design and development, and business operationsEvaluate and optimize data collection and retention practices to minimize the data we collect and store while still meeting business needsDevelop and implement techniques to anonymize, pseudonymization, and deidentify dataContribute to privacy risk assessments of our code, UX, 3rd party tools to ensure compliance with applicable privacy regulations, contractual commitments, policies, and standardsConduct technical privacy assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential risks to personal informationCommunicate project progress, escalations, and issues to key stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field of studyAt least 4 years of experience in a similar role focused on privacy engineering, privacy, data governance, or related fieldsIn-depth knowledge of privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.)Certifications in privacy or security (e.g., CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CISSP) are a plusExperience with different privacy frameworks, such as GAPP and NISTStrong understanding of engineering and cybersecurity principles and best practicesUnderstanding of programming languages and familiarity with database systems and data managementExperience with privacy-enhancing technologies and tools (e.g., differential privacy, encryption, tokenization, etc.)Ability to translate requirements into practical solutions and outcomesExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentStrong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersFamiliarity with Microsoft Purview, BigID, Informatica, Wiz, or other data discovery softwareFamiliarity with Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Atlan, or other data cataloging software

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams and build consensus among stakeholdersStrong interpersonal skills Excellent work ethics and flexibilityGrowth mindset – every new challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow Ability to quickly spot issues and appropriately prioritize risk and outcomes Extremely organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive projects to successful completionWorks well in collaborative team environment Passionate about privacy and technology Must be a strong team player (no job is too small or too large) and willing to take on additional responsibilities

 

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 can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $79,500- $147,600/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.