Dayforce HCM (HR/Payroll) System Consultant

Align HCM

$75K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Dayforce implementation experience in Payroll.
  • 3+ years of HCM systems experience in consulting, HRIS, or related fields.
  • Strong skills in business process mapping, testing, and system configuration.
  • Excellent communicator, able to lead workshops and explain complex concepts simply.
  • Tech-savvy and detail-oriented; experience with SaaS HR systems (UKG) is a plus.
  • Dayforce certification is a bonus, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead clients through the full Dayforce implementation lifecycle.
  • Configure and optimize Dayforce Payroll using best practices and tools.
  • Partner with client stakeholders to align processes and ensure compliance.
  • Facilitate engaging client workshops that bring solutions to life.
  • Lead testing, payroll balancing, and cutover activities for smooth launches.
  • Provide post-go-live support and knowledge transfer to clients.
  • Share insights, mentor teammates, and contribute to building collective Dayforce expertise.

Benefits

  • Base Salary plus Incentive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverages
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401k Match Program
  • Unlimited Vacation Time
Full Job Description
Dayforce HCM (HR/Payroll) System Consultant

What You'll Do:

  • Lead clients through the full Dayforce implementation lifecycle-from discovery workshops and requirements gathering to configuration, testing, training, and go-live.
  • Configure and optimize Dayforce Payroll using best practices and tools.
  • Partner with client stakeholders to align processes, reduce complexity, and ensure compliance.
  • Facilitate engaging client workshops that bring solutions to life.
  • Lead testing, payroll balancing, and cutover activities to ensure a smooth launch.
  • Provide post-go-live support and knowledge transfer, empowering clients to succeed long after the project wraps.
  • Share insights, mentor teammates, and contribute to building our collective Dayforce expertise.


What You Bring:

  • 2+ years of Dayforce implementation experience in Payroll.
  • 3+ years of HCM systems experience in consulting, HRIS, or related fields.
  • Strong skills in business process mapping, testing, and system configuration.
  • Excellent communicator-able to lead workshops, build trust with clients, and explain complex concepts simply.
  • Tech-savvy and detail-oriented; experience with SaaS HR systems (UKG) is a plus.
  • Dayforce certification is a bonus, but not required-we value experience and passion.


Benefits:

Align HCM provides professional development, ongoing training, and benefits to our outstanding remote team:

  • Base Salary plus Incentive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverages
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401k Match Program
  • Unlimited Vacation Time


Schedule:
This position follows US Eastern Time business hours, Monday through Friday.

Location:
Remote (US, Canada, PH)

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