Dayforce HCM Payroll Consultant

Summary

AXL Global Consulting is looking for an experienced Dayforce Payroll Consultant to join its Dayforce Consulting team. The role focuses on implementing and configuring Dayforce HCM payroll solutions for clients, including requirements gathering, data migration, testing, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing support throughout the implementation process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their payroll processes, business requirements, and regulatory compliance needs
• Conduct workshops and meetings to gather functional and technical requirements for configuring Dayforce Payroll
• Configure Dayforce Payroll based on client requirements and best practices
• Manage data migration activities to ensure accurate and timely transfer of payroll data into Dayforce
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the functionality and accuracy of configured payroll processes. Advise on variances in results between legacy and Dayforce Payroll
• Conduct system integration testing with other modules within Dayforce HCM
• Provide comprehensive training to client stakeholders on using Dayforce Payroll effectively
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to address client queries and provide ongoing support during and after implementation
• Create project plans and timelines for implementation activities
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction
• Document configuration decisions, processes, and any customizations made during implementation
• Prepare status reports and updates for clients and internal stakeholders
• Stay updated with Dayforce Payroll updates, features, and industry best practices
• Recommend enhancements or additional modules that could benefit the client’s payroll operations

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in implementing, configuring, and testing Dayforce HCM solutions, with a focus on Payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in analyzing and working with large data sets including data transformation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Certification in Dayforce HCM or related HR/payroll systems (preferred)
• Full-time, US or Canada – remote
• Client management experience
• Experience with Payroll systems such as Dayforce, UKG, ADP, Novatime, etc
• SQL and XML knowledge is a plus
• Relevant Certifications in HR, IT, WFM, and/or PROSCI are a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in implementing, configuring, and testing Dayforce HCM solutions, with a focus on Payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in analyzing and working with large data sets including data transformation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Certification in Dayforce HCM or related HR/payroll systems (preferred)
• Full-time, US or Canada – remote

Nice to Haves

• Client management experience
• Experience with Payroll systems such as Dayforce, UKG, ADP, Novatime, etc
• SQL and XML knowledge is a plus
• Relevant Certifications in HR, IT, WFM, and/or PROSCI are a plus

Benefits

• Full-time, remote (USA or Canada) role