Paylocity — Senior Product Designer

Posted: 06-06-2025

Description

About the Company

Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, recognized as one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers globally. Its intuitive platform supports businesses in automating and streamlining HR/payroll processes, retaining talent, and enhancing workplace culture.

With the acquisition of Airbase, Paylocity expands its services into modern finance and spend management. This move aims to unify HR and finance under a single platform, delivering value to CFOs and HR leaders.


About the Role

As a Senior Product Designer at Airbase by Paylocity, you will play a critical role in enhancing the product experience by understanding user pain points and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You’ll drive end-to-end design processes from research and ideation to execution, ensuring that product design aligns with user needs and business goals.


Responsibilities

  • Understand customer challenges related to spend management and align with long-term business objectives.
  • Plan and execute user testing to validate design decisions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to align on design goals.
  • Work with PMs, engineers, and customer success teams to define user experiences.
  • Design intuitive workflows and interactions.
  • Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity visuals.
  • Manage small to medium-sized design projects independently.
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and team collaboration.



Key Skills:

Product Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Systems, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML, CSS, Agile Methodology, UX Writing, User Research, Workflow Design, Fintech UX, Mobile Design, Web Design, Cross-functional Collaboration, Design Strategy


Requirements:

  • Minimum 7 years of design experience, preferably with enterprise-level or B2B SaaS products.
  • Proven ability to design and iterate based on user research and feedback.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC.
  • Basic HTML and CSS knowledge.
  • Experience with agile teams and product development processes.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for creating delightful user experiences.


What You Will Bring

  • 7+ years of experience designing multi-platform enterprise user experiences using design systems.
  • Expertise in workflow design.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
  • Competence in one or more areas: User Research, Product Design, UI Development, UX Writing.
  • Experience in agile environments and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication skills to align design thinking with business outcomes.
  • Understanding of web and mobile application design principles.
  • Eye for detail in micro-interactions that improve user delight.


Nice to Have

  • Experience with workflow-driven B2B SaaS products.
  • Background in accounting or fintech software.
  • Experience working with distributed or remote product teams.


Work Environment and Values

Paylocity embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, disability, or other protected status. Employees are encouraged to express themselves and contribute through employee resource groups (ERGs).

Accommodations: Applicants needing assistance during the application/interview process can reach out to: accessibility@paylocity.com

Important Notice:

This job description and related content are owned by Paylocity. We are only sharing this information to help job seekers find opportunities. For application procedures, status, or any related concerns, please contact Paylocity directly. We do not process applications or respond to candidate queries.