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.

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!  

Position Overview 

The Technical Support Specialist I oversees providing excellent support efforts for Paylocity’s suite of applications. This often entails working cross-functionally with other teams in the organization. You will learn multiple software products and fully support any questions or issues that may arise. The TSS will be focused on service request completion, incident detection, reporting, and resolution, and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is a great communicator and can translate technical knowledge into actionable direction. Basic computer skills are necessary, as the TSS will use diagnostic tools, data entry applications, office products, and SQL to assist with resolution. Minimal travel also may be required for conferences and/or client visits. 

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.

Daily Responsibilities 

• Monitor and prioritize cases and phone calls in a timely manner from an end user experiencing problems with software and other computer-related technologies
• Support technical issues by remote desktop management tools
• Track and maintain interactions through the entire lifecycle
• Learn and become an expert on application features, configuration, and supported third party software
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues and critical incidents through research, replication, and analysis
• Assist end users on the modification of items that may include time off accruals, time and attendance, tax adjustments, and/or security requests by working directly with the client to ensure complete resolution

Core Responsibilities 

• Follow up and communication are key factors for a successful TSS
• Intermediate Excel with success in maintaining and organizing data. Skilled in VLOOKUP formula development, Pivot Table generation, and Pivot reporting 
• Research and test functionality is required for troubleshooting 
• Assist with documentation where applicable
• Open availability for shifts dependent on business needs 
• Work through high-level analytical problems for best resolution
• Possess a positive demeanor to work with individuals with minimal technological aptitude. Able to translate technical knowledge into actionable direction
• Ability to search multiple knowledge bases that use support developed articles or prior troubleshooting cases as examples using Boolean, Keyword and Wildcard searches

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3+ years of experience in a customer service or help desk/software support role; previous experience in an Account Manager or Implementation Consultant role is preferred 
• Strong MS Office skills, especially with Excel, specifically being able to import data and use pivot tables, and VLOOKUP
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to analyze data for high-level problem resolution
• Technical aptitude to learn database tools, such as SQL, or other software or internal developed tools
• Desire for continued learning
• Must have strong mathematical skills for report calculations, accruals, etc.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma a plus

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.

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