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.

As part of the Sales & Marketing team, you’ll help us solve challenges and succeed as you grow and understand the unique needs of our clients and tailor easy-to-use solutions to deliver the performance they need.

With a position in Sales & Marketing, you’ll strengthen our relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and think outside the box to unlock new possibilities.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring an occasional day in the office at our Schaumburg, IL location and most days remote per week. The in-office days are subject to business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required.  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

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director Corporate Communications to lead Paylocity’s communications strategy across key channels and audiences. This role is responsible for managing the company’s reputation and consistently driving aligned messaging across media, social, and analyst relations.
 

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, experienced in leading communication functions in a complex, fast-paced, publicly traded environment. While this role partners closely with the Investor Relations team, it does not directly own investor or financial communications. 

 Responsibilities External Communications & PR

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans that strengthen brand reputation and trust. 
• Lead media relations strategy, including proactive storytelling, executive visibility, and reactive issues management. 
• Serve as company spokesperson or prepare spokespeople for high-stakes interviews and media engagements. 
• Manage agency partners for media outreach, press releases, and coverage tracking.  

Social & Digital Corporate Channels

• Oversee corporate social media presence (organic), ensuring consistent brand voice and thought leadership. 
• Collaborate with brand and marketing teams on paid/owned/earned content strategies. 
• Manage content calendars, channel strategy, and performance measurement.  

Analyst & Influencer Relations

• Build and manage relationships with key industry analysts and influencers. 
• Coordinate analyst briefings, inquiries, and participation in industry evaluations and rankings. 
• Support positioning in key reports (e.g., Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave).  

Reputation, Risk & Crisis Communications

• Serve as a key leader in crisis response planning and execution. 
• Develop messaging and stakeholder engagement strategies to mitigate reputational risk. 
• Partner with legal, risk, compliance, and HR on sensitive or high-impact communications.  

Educations and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields. 
• Proven experience managing communications in a large, matrixed, and publicly traded environment. 
• Strong background in media relations, crisis communications, and executive communications. 
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with keen attention to tone and clarity. 
• Deep understanding of social media best practices and digital engagement trends. 
• Familiarity with analyst relations and industry evaluation processes. 
• Ability to manage agencies and cross-functional teams with efficiency and influence. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.  

Preferred Attributes

• Calm under pressure; confident dealing with ambiguity and rapid change. 
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment when navigating sensitive issues. 
• Strategic thinker who’s also hands-on and execution-focused. 
• Collaborative leadership style with experience influencing at all levels.  

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 $175,000 - $190,000/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.