High expectations, low recognition, and unclear advancement opportunities - Anonymous employee Paylocity Employee Review

1.0
May 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

* Exposure to high-visibility projects and executive-level work * Opportunity to build strong technical and strategic skills quickly * Some talented coworkers who genuinely care about doing good work * Fast-paced environment that can help employees gain experience beyond their title

Cons

* Consistent lack of recognition and advancement for high-performing employees * Employees are often expected to perform far above their pay grade and formal role without promotion or compensation alignment * Leadership communication around career growth feels vague and inconsistent * Burnout is normalized rather than proactively addressed * Workload distribution can feel uneven, with strong performers continuously carrying additional responsibilities * Advancement appears dependent more on politics, timing, or management preference than measurable contribution * Limited transparency around organizational decisions and employee development

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Work remote. Fantastic leaders, Definitely a place I have enjoyed working.

Cons

Pay is slightly less than competitors but work life balance and culture make up for it.

2.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

There used to be many. By the time I left all of the pros had been phased out. The only pro was allowing some people to stay remote- but if you wanted to advance in your career you would be forced back in office.

Cons

Low pay. Micromanaging. Hiring leadership from outside Paylocity and even outside of the industry. Major and extreme departmental changes rapidly. Change is a part of business but in six months my role became unrecognizable. I was there for five years and had planned to be there for much longer. This last year was terrible. Low communication from all leadership. Higher and higher expectations of employees with no bonuses or pay raises to accommodate. My regional director was forcing people out and speaking badly about employees regularly.

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