Dayforce Architect
Horizontal Talent
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Job Details
Skills
- Technical Drafting
- Data Flow
- Access Control
- Workflow
- Business Process
- Dashboard
- Regulatory Compliance
- Acceptance Testing
- Data Migration
- Production Support
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Knowledge Transfer
- Ceridian
- EMEA
- Taxes
- Scheduling
- Management
- Systems Architecture
- Legal
- Microsoft Exchange
- Testing
- Data Validation
- Documentation
- Communication
- HR Management
- Workday
- Migration
- Reporting
- Boomi
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- Payroll
- Artificial Intelligence
Summary
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design, configuration, and rollout of Dayforce across payroll, time and attendance, and related HR workflows
- Own end-to-end Dayforce data flows, including inbound and outbound integrations with connected enterprise systems
- Document integration dependencies, payloads, schedules, transformations, and error handling processes
- Design secure, scalable system architecture across legal entities, pay groups, locations, and access controls
- Build and maintain workflows, approvals, and business process configurations aligned to payroll and workforce needs
- Configure payroll elements such as earnings, deductions, tax settings, and off-cycle processing rules
- Support timekeeping setup including schedules, leave policies, accruals, and entitlement rules
- Develop reports, dashboards, and compliance outputs to support operational and regulatory needs
- Lead testing efforts, parallel payroll validation, user acceptance testing, and data migration activities
- Provide ongoing production support, troubleshoot system issues, and drive root cause analysis and preventive fixes
- Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration workbooks, SOPs, and knowledge transfer materials
- 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and architecting Ceridian Dayforce in enterprise environments
- Strong knowledge of international payroll processes, with experience supporting EMEA and SEA regions preferred
- Deep expertise in Dayforce payroll configuration, including tax setups, pay groups, earnings/deductions, and year-end processes
- Hands-on experience with Dayforce Time & Attendance, including scheduling, accruals, leave management, and timekeeping policies
- Solid understanding of Dayforce system architecture, data models, legal entity setup, and org hierarchy design
- Experience administering Dayforce security, including role-based access, data access profiles, and feature permissions
- Working knowledge of Dayforce reporting tools, APIs, and data exchange methods
- Experience with parallel payroll testing, reconciliation, and data validation practices
- Strong documentation, analysis, and stakeholder communication skills
- Comfort working in a collaborative environment with payroll, HR, benefits, and technical teams
- Dayforce certification in Payroll, HCM, or a related area
- Experience with Workday HCM as a system of record, especially in migration settings
- Familiarity with Dayforce Continuous Payroll and on-demand pay capabilities
- Exposure to Dayforce Integration Studio and partner ecosystem configurations
- Knowledge of Dayforce Intelligence features and reporting enhancements
- Prior experience supporting high-growth technology or platform organizations
- Familiarity with the Boomi integration platform
- Understanding of SOX compliance considerations for payroll systems
Horizontal is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable workplace where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and believe that diverse teams help create stronger outcomes for everyone.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
- Dice Id: 10123528
- Position Id: 75436
- Posted 1 day ago
Company Info
About Horizontal Talent
Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.
We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.
Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.
Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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