Dayforce HRIS Analyst

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

HR Management System
HRIS
Dayforce
Core HR
Payroll
Talent
Recruit
Onboarding
Benefits
Configuration

Job Details

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Dayforce HRIS Analyst (Consultant) to lead configuration and deployment of Dayforce as part of a new implementation. The successful candidate must have direct, hands-on Dayforce experience and the ability to operate as a consultative partner, guiding the business through system setup, troubleshooting, and optimization.

This is a highly technical and strategic role where the consultant will partner with HR and business leadership to ensure Dayforce delivers a complete HRIS solution, including Payroll, Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Benefits.
Responsibilities:

  • Lead hands-on configuration of Dayforce modules (Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits).
  • Provide consultative guidance to HR and leadership, recommending best practices and solutions.
  • Troubleshoot setup issues and resolve configuration gaps ahead of go-live.
  • Support payroll processing for the U.S. only.
  • Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and operational readiness given no HRIS support post-go-live.
  • Deliver post-go-live stabilization support, with potential for long-term engagement or conversion to full-time.

Requirements:

  • Direct, hands-on experience configuring Dayforce HRIS (multiple modules).
  • Strong expertise in U.S. Payroll.
  • Ability to operate as a true consultant, influencing and guiding stakeholders.
  • Previous experience with Dayforce implementations; divestiture experience a plus.
  • Dayforce certification preferred, but will consider candidates with extensive relevant experience.
  • Ability to commit to 30 40 hours/week, Central Time Zone hours.
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