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. When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career! Position Overview The Senior Manager of Multimedia Production is responsible for setting the creative direction for Paylocity’s multimedia efforts. This leader will oversee and drive the success of the Multimedia Production team while working closely with key stakeholders across the enterprise including Marketing, Sales, HR, and Operations. Additionally, they will oversee the development, creation, and execution of internal and external content, including marketing content, training videos, product videos, recruiting videos, social videos, best practice videos, how-to videos, hosted internal communications, and other resources. The successful candidate will lead, inspire, and develop a team of creatives providing direction, feedback, and guidance to ensure work is produced on time and to the highest standards. Primary Responsibilities + Foster, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with business leaders across all levels to support initiatives throughout the organization. + Set creative direction for projects involving team members in ideation and innovation to determine best desired result + Work with C-suite executives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. + Effectively manage multiple complex creative projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously, working closely with key stakeholders to set project scope, priorities, deadlines, and schedules. + Collaborate regularly with Marketing to ensure alignment with brand strategy, voice, and content accuracy. + Travel, attend and assist with coordination of events at both corporate location in Schaumburg, IL and various offsite events. Travel expectation minimum of 30%. + Develop annual budget proposals, including the procurement of equipment, technology, and talent. + Create and maintain an equipment and technology rotation and maintenance schedule for all multimedia and audio/visual equipment. + Evaluate and select outside vendors and suppliers for outsourcing projects, including key service providers and talent, negotiating fees, terms, and conditions. + Work closely with facilities and stakeholders to support the content and execution of live and pre-recorded streams and events. + Provide leadership, instruction, , and innovative creative content necessary to continually develop the quality and accuracy of materials created by the team. + Regularly check the status of all projects, redirect resources if necessary to meet shifting priorities and deadlines. + Arrange and lead project planning meetings, including intake, storyboarding, and regular milestone checks. + Establish and maintain a production calendar, prioritizing workflow across the production team and managing projects from concept through completion. + Ensure on-time execution and delivery of video productions for internal and external audiences. + Stay current with the latest developments and trends in video production. Education and Experience + 8+ years driving cross-functional teamwork, planning, and executing large scale complex creative projects, managing timelines and deliverables through cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. + 8+ years of professional experience, preferably demonstrating accomplishments in a learning and SaaS environment + Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Premiere, After Effects required; Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition a plus) + Experience with shooting and editing live video as well as with a green screen and other locations. + Proficient with Microsoft Office 2003-2010 products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe PDF documents + Strong attention to details, policies and procedures; ability to identify and implement changes that improve outcomes + Capable of making quality complex decisions quickly + Demonstrated ability to build trust with colleagues and customers + Demonstrated ability to work as part of integrated team in a fluid environment. + Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels including C-Suite + Ability to work primarily on site with occasional nights and weekends where needed + Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent work experience strongly preferred + Industrial and training content creation experience strongly preferred Experience with motion graphics and ability to assist in the creation of art that can be repurposed in other formats (e.g. infographics) strongly preferred 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. The pay range for this position is $94,700-135,000 annualized; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.