Dayforce Implementation Consultant/Ba
Please send one candidate only, your best Duration: 12 months Work Location: 4 days onsite at one of the approved locations below; 1 day remote Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, 40 hours/week Relocation: Candidate must be able to work onsite 4 days per week at one of the listed locations. Approved Work Locations: Glendora, CA 91741 Fresno, CA 93720 Vancouver, WA 98660 Federal Way, WA 98001 Las Vegas, NV 89144 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Tucson, AZ 85705 Perfect Fit Hands-on Dayforce implementation expert with experience configuring Core HR, Workforce Management (WFM), Payroll, and Benefits in a live implementation. Senior IT-side HCM Business Systems Analyst who can partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and technical teams to translate business requirements into system configurations, integrations, and scalable workflows. Strong integration and stakeholder-management experience, including employee data feeds, third-party benefits/payroll providers, testing, data validation, and the ability to confidently guide an implementation partner through a January 2027 go-live. Do Not Send Candidates with only general HRIS experience or Dayforce end-user experience without hands-on configuration and implementation expertise. Candidates who lack experience supporting HR, Payroll, and Benefits integrations or cannot explain how backend employee data moves between systems and external providers. Candidates unwilling or unable to work 4 days onsite at one of the approved locations, or who cannot confidently lead stakeholder discussions and own the Dayforce solution.
Job Description
Summary We are seeking a Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst with deep Dayforce expertise to support a major HCM implementation and ongoing HR technology needs. This person will serve as the internal Dayforce subject-matter expert, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and the implementation partner to validate requirements, guide configuration decisions, manage integrations, and support a successful January 2027 go-live.
Responsibilities
Lead and support Dayforce implementation across Core HR, Workforce Management (WFM), Payroll, and Benefits. Serve as the primary IT-side HCM subject-matter expert, partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current workflows, and recommend Dayforce best practices. Translate business needs into system configurations, workflows, forms, reports, and technical requirements. Work closely with the implementation partner to validate proposed solutions, guide implementation decisions, and keep the rollout on track. Support integrations between Dayforce, enterprise applications, and third-party providers, including employee data feeds, benefits interfaces, payroll systems, and financial systems. Partner with developers and technical teams on APIs, integrations, backend data flows, and troubleshooting. Develop and execute test plans, validate system functionality and data integrity, and coordinate business sign-off. Troubleshoot complex system issues, support major releases and enhancements, and maintain configuration documentation, process flows, and test scripts. Support payroll and benefits audits, compliance requirements, year-end processing, and ongoing system improvements. Train end users and help HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams confidently adopt the new system.
Qualifications
Demonstrated hands-on Dayforce implementation and configuration experience across Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits. Experience working on the IT side of HR technology, supporting HR, Payroll, and Benefits business processes and systems. Strong understanding of HR and employee data, backend integrations, benefits interfaces, payroll feeds, and third-party provider connectivity. Experience gathering business requirements, assessing workflows, recommending system solutions, and collaborating with technical teams. Ability to lead stakeholder discussions, clearly communicate system capabilities and limitations, and establish trust through strong subject-matter expertise. Experience with system testing, audits, data validation, upgrades, documentation, and end-user training. Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and able to work onsite four days per week at an approved location.
Preferred Qualifications
SAP HCM, SAP Payroll, or SAP Benefits experience. Familiarity with California payroll and labor requirements, including overtime, meal/rest periods, split shifts, and final pay. Experience supporting union environments, benefits plans, general ledger postings, and payroll/benefits compliance. Experience with JSOX audits, SAP SuccessFactors, or relevant project management certifications. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a senior, hands-on Dayforce expert who has implemented and configured Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits and can serve as the trusted internal counterpart to the implementation partner. They combine strong technical integration knowledge with business process expertise and the communication skills to guide stakeholders toward sound decisions and deliver a successful go-live.