HR/Payroll System Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the Payroll workstream during complete Dayforce implementations.

• Guide the process of discovery, gather requirements, perform gap analysis, design solutions, configure, test, conduct parallel runs, manage cutover, oversee go-live activities, and provide support after going live.

• Convert client payroll and HR needs into precise and compliant Dayforce solutions.

• Document and verify requirements, align them with Dayforce features, and suggest best practices.

• Set up and confirm Dayforce Payroll and core HR configurations.

• Develop data mappings and verify conversions from original payroll systems, including year-to-date figures, tax and deduction histories, and banking information.

• Create functional specifications and collaborate with integration teams on GL, benefits, banking, and third-party interfaces.

• Design test scenarios and oversee unit, system, UAT, and parallel testing, ensuring payroll balancing and reconciliation.

• Investigate, triage, document, and resolve discrepancies, including identifying root causes.

• Organize and support cutover activities, final balance uploads, initial payroll processing, and readiness for go-live.

• Lead client workshops and collaborative sessions.

• Generate design documents, configuration workbooks, and meeting records.

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

• Manage various client engagements, track time, forecast hours, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Raise risks and issues to project managers or practice leads.

• Share best practices, provide solutions, mentor colleagues, and keep up-to-date with Dayforce releases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience with Dayforce implementations, including direct configuration of Dayforce Payroll (pay groups, earnings and deductions, tax, and GL).

• Proven experience in delivering comprehensive end-to-end Dayforce implementations, from initial discovery to go-live and subsequent support.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll practices and compliance, including multi-state taxation, garnishments, and quarter-end and year-end processing.

• Experience in creating test scenarios, leading testing cycles (including parallel testing and payroll balancing), and troubleshooting and documenting discrepancies.

• Possess an ownership mindset, demonstrating accountability for work, producing low-defect output, and proactively managing time and performance objectives.

• Confident in client engagement and able to professionally interact with stakeholders while constructively handling feedback.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; capable of presenting materials and facilitating client workshops.

• Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously, submit timesheets on time, and achieve or exceed utilization targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours, Monday through Friday.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Preferred: Experience with Dayforce Activate implementation tools.

• Preferred: Previous experience at a Dayforce implementation partner or directly with Dayforce.

• Preferred: Dayforce Payroll certification, CPP, or FPC.

• Preferred: Familiarity with additional Dayforce modules, integration tools, data exchange methodologies, Extensibility Framework, basic SQL or XML, Canadian or multi-country payroll, and other payroll/HCM platforms, as well as a background in HR operations, payroll processing, or accounting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary along with Incentive Pay.

• GRSP with Employer Match.

• Medical Plan with Medavie Blue Cross.

• Extended Health Care including Dental & Vision.

• Life Insurance for you and your family.

• Access to Online Doctor Service.

• Travel Insurance coverage.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Paid days for volunteering.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Continuous training provided.

• Remote-first work culture supported by the necessary tools.