Dayforce Techno-Functional Lead

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
25% Travel

Skills

Dayforce HCM
Payroll
Benefits
Dayforce Certified

Job Details

We are seeking seasoned Dayforce Functional and Technical Lead to spearhead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Ceridian Dayforce HCM across a complex, unionized, and government-regulated environment in public sector. This role demands deep expertise in Payroll and Benefits administration, with a proven ability to navigate intricate labor structures, compliance mandates, and multi-stakeholder requirements.

You will lead full lifecycle delivery of Dayforce solutions, from requirements gathering and configuration to deployment and stabilization. This role blends leadership with hands-on technical execution, and requires close collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Dayforce HCM implementations and enhancements across modules including Payroll, Benefits, Core HR, Time & Attendance, Compensation, and Absence Management
  • Translate complex union and government-related business rules into scalable Dayforce configurations
  • Manage system architecture, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
  • Serve as the primary Dayforce administrator, overseeing user access, reporting, security roles, and audit compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with third-party systems and middleware platforms
  • Develop and deliver customized training programs for end-users across departments
  • Author and maintain advanced reports, dashboards, and analytics within Dayforce
  • Lead payroll processing and benefits administration in a multi-union, multi-jurisdictional environment
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, including collective bargaining agreements
  • Drive change management and organizational readiness for HCM rollouts

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM, including administration and implementation
  • Demonstrable experience managing Payroll and Benefits for unionized and government-regulated organizations
  • Proven success leading full-cycle Dayforce implementations, including configuration, testing, deployment, and support
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, IT Change Control, and application lifecycle management
  • Experience translating complex business requirements into functional and technical Dayforce solutions
  • Skilled in Dayforce reporting, security configuration, and role-based access control
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate-level education (e.g., MBA or Master's in HRIS, Public Administration, or related field)
  • Dayforce Certified Implementation Professional (2023 or later)
  • Experience with Dayforce APIs, middleware integrations, and data migration strategies
  • Background in HR analytics and dashboard creation within Dayforce
  • Expertise in change management and user adoption strategies for HCM systems
  • Proven success in data mapping, transformation, and conversion during system implementations
  • Experience designing and delivering tailored training programs for diverse user groups
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