Paylocity is an American company founded in 1997, originally named Ameripay Payroll Ltd. It provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, Paylocity has established itself as a leading provider in the HR technology industry, serving thousands of organizations with a comprehensive platform that integrates HR, finance, and IT functions.

The company focuses on creating workplaces where employees thrive and businesses excel. Paylocity offers a single integrated platform that includes payroll processing, talent management, employee engagement tools, spend management, and reporting and analytics. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and responsive to customer feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and functionality. Paylocity serves a diverse range of clients, from small to mid-sized businesses to larger enterprises, and is recognized for its rapid growth and innovation in the industry.