Dayforce HR/Payroll System Consultant – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist clients throughout the entire Dayforce HCM implementation journey, beginning with discovery workshops and requirements gathering, and continuing through configuration, testing, training, deployment, and go-live.

• Configure and enhance Dayforce Payroll by utilizing best practices and catering to client-specific needs.

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to gain insight into business processes, pinpoint areas for improvement, simplify complexities, and ensure compliance.

• Conduct client workshops, requirements sessions, demonstrations, and collaborative working sessions.

• Aid in testing, payroll balancing, parallel testing, and cutover processes.

• Create and maintain project documentation including requirements, configuration, testing, and other relevant materials.

• Provide support post-go-live and facilitate knowledge transfer.

• Diagnose configuration and functional issues, working with project teams to develop solutions.

• Share best practices related to Dayforce and engage in knowledge sharing within the consulting team.

• Work in conjunction with project managers, consultants, technical teams, and client stakeholders across various workstreams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Dayforce implementations, particularly with Dayforce Payroll.

• At least 3 years of experience in HCM systems within consulting, HRIS, payroll, or a similar domain.

• Proficiency in business process mapping, requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, and implementation.

• Practical experience in supporting payroll balancing, testing, and cutover activities.

• Strong grasp of HR and payroll processes with the capability to convert business requirements into Dayforce solutions.

• Exceptional client-facing and communication abilities, including leading workshops, fostering client trust, and clearly articulating complex concepts.

• Keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a consulting setting.

• Experience with SaaS-based HCM platforms.

• Capability to work autonomously in a remote consulting environment with geographically dispersed project teams.

• Openness and ability to engage on a contract basis when appropriate opportunities arise.

• Clearly defined availability, including expected notice period and potential start date for contracts.

• Commitment to agreed project timelines and deliverables.

• For US and Canada candidates: readiness to travel for client engagements as required, up to 10%.

• For Philippines candidates: travel is not necessary.

• Valid authorization to work in the respective country.

• Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

• Dayforce certification is highly preferred but not mandatory.

• Preferred: experience with Dayforce HR, WFM, Recruiting, Benefits, or Onboarding modules.

• Preferred: consulting or professional services background.

• Preferred: experience with North American clients.

• Preferred: expertise in integrations or troubleshooting system issues.

• Preferred: experience mentoring or supporting junior consultants.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work equipped with the necessary tools and support for success.

• Opportunity to engage with a range of client environments and enhance Dayforce expertise.

• Collaboration with seasoned HCM consultants.

• Involvement in a variety of impactful and challenging client implementations.

• Consideration for future client projects that align with skills, experience, and availability.

• Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.