Senior Dayforce HRIS Analyst
Remote (EST or CST Preferred)
3-month contract to start (potential for extension)
We are seeking an experienced Dayforce resource to support and help shape a large-scale HR technology transformation. This individual will play a key role in the continued rollout and optimization of Dayforce.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a complex enterprise-wide transformation, influence future-state processes, and help create scalable solutions for a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of hands-on Dayforce expertise, strong HRIS knowledge, and the ability to serve as a trusted partner across both technical and business teams. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day system support with larger initiatives involving reporting, workflow optimization, integrations, and system enhancements.
What You'll Do
• Support and optimize the Dayforce Core HCM platform
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, workflows, and forms
• Troubleshoot system and user issues
• Collaborate with business leaders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable system solutions
• Advise on Dayforce best practices and future-state design
• Support integration initiatives involving third-party systems and APIs
• Help drive rollout activities across multiple business units
Required Qualifications
• Strong experience supporting Dayforce Core HCM & HRIS, HR technology, or Dayforce administration experience
• Experience supporting Dayforce implementations, rollouts, system enhancements, or optimization initiatives
• Experience creating and maintaining reports, dashboards, workflows, and forms within Dayforce
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable system solutions
• Exposure to system integrations, data interfaces, and third-party vendor connections
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience leading or supporting enterprise Dayforce implementations
• Experience working with APIs and inbound/outbound integrations
• Experience consolidating or migrating data from legacy HR systems into Dayforce
• Configuration experience with payroll, workforce management, recruiting, benefits, or talent modules
• Exposure to unionized employee populations or highly regulated workforce environments
• Dayforce consulting or solution advisory experience