Job Number:
HC-05215
Date Posted:
April 17, 2026
Position Title:
Head of Government Relations
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Paychex
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$124,900 to $196,200 annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Manages changes in the regulatory environment to advocate and influence pending legislation and partners with senior leaders to leverage new legislation for revenue-generating purposes.Identifies, creates, and executes proactive government relations programs in support of various strategic priorities to ensure a timely, comprehensive response to compliance changes.10+ years of experience in primary concentration in policy legislative issues.
Responsibilities:
• Identifies and advances legislative opportunities while minimizing potential risks to help influence the regulatory environment for Paychex’ clients.
• Maintains relationships with Congress and the Executive Branch and coordinates Paychex’s communication and policy priorities before these bodies.
• Educates policymakers about Paychex as a company, including our footprint, values, products, customer base, and data.
• Informs business leadership about key federal activities and developments within Congress, the Administration, and key agencies to create a culture of awareness.
• Works with members of Paychex senior management to translate the business agenda into new revenue ideas and/or products that have a “government nexus.”
• Leads efforts to distinguish Paychex from its competition by creating programs that innovatively highlight the company’s specific expertise and strengths to its regulatory and compliance apparatus.
Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree in
• 10+ years of experience in primary concentration in policy legislative issues.
Instructions:
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