SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — HR tech giant Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) has officially acquired Grayscale Labs, an AI-powered recruiting automation platform designed to streamline high-volume hiring.

The move aims to solve the “momentum gap” in traditional recruiting, where delays often lead to top talent dropping out of the funnel. By integrating Grayscale’s technology, Paylocity will offer employers tools to engage candidates instantly and automate time-sensitive workflows.

Key Highlights of the Deal:

• Speed at Scale: The platform helps industries with high-turnover workforces hire faster without losing quality control.
• Human-Centric AI: While automation handles the repetitive tasks, final hiring decisions remain entirely with recruiters and managers.
• Strategic Integration: This acquisition is part of Paylocity’s larger goal to embed AI across its HR, Finance, and IT suite.

“We’re continuing to invest in AI to simplify one of the most time-consuming aspects of work—hiring,” said Toby Williams, President and CEO of Paylocity. “Grayscale helps teams respond faster and focus on selecting the right talent.”

Paylocity stated that the acquisition is not expected to materially impact its fiscal 2026 financial results, with formal guidance updates expected during the next quarterly earnings release.