Goat Rodeo - Anonymous employee Paylocity Employee Review

1.0
31 Aug 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, including stock options. Comprehensive employee orientation. A culture of using the company’s products. An engaged marketing social committee.

Cons

A total bait and switch. I was hired after being thoroughly vetted with 2 assessments and 5 interview rounds. Then a few months in, my job requirements changed unofficially (I was never given an updated job description outlining expectations for new areas of learning). In fact, during my time at Paylocity, I was never given any personal development goals. I was just expected to upskill without knowing what to focus on. Despite the changing requirements, my management team denied any requests for additional training so I could perform in my job. I was also routinely excluded from meetings necessary for me to do my job (meetings where stakeholders would discuss marketing performance). A meeting with HR was unable to provide with a long term solution and next steps. Senior leaders change their priorities on a daily basis, without effectively communicating them, leading to a culture focused more on putting out fires than managing fire drills, or even proactive planning for the future. It is a purely reactionary culture where coworkers are pitted against each other. This culture all stems from the top of the department, from a executive “leader” with poor vision and even poorer interpersonal skills (they would not even acknowledge me or say hello to me).

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Paylocity Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns. We hear you and take your concerns seriously. Clear communication, role expectations, and a supportive environment are priorities for us here at Paylocity. We're actively working to enhance our employee experience and want to ensure that our employees feel supported along their career journey. For escalated support, we recommend employees reach out to their leader or HR Business Partner for support. We appreciate your thoughts and contribution to creating a positive work environment.

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