Dayforce HRIS System Analyst

Dayforce HRIS System Analyst

Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary

Overtime and weekends may be required

Job Summary

The Dayforce HRIS System Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, support, maintenance, and optimization of the Dayforce Human Capital Management (HCM) system. This role serves as the primary liaison between Human Resources, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure system functionality aligns with organizational needs, supports business processes, and enhances the employee experience.

Responsibilities

HRIS Administration & Support

Serve as the primary system administrator for Dayforce HCM.

Configure and maintain Dayforce modules including HR, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time and Attendance, Compensation, Performance Management, and Learning.

Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with Dayforce support to resolve defects and system errors.

Monitor system performance and ensure data integrity across all modules.

Configuration & Process Improvement

Analyze business requirements and translate them into Dayforce solutions.

Configure workflows, forms, business rules, security roles, and approval processes.

Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Participate in system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new Dayforce features.

Reporting & Analytics

Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR, Payroll, and leadership teams.

Ensure timely delivery of workforce metrics and compliance reporting.

Support audits through accurate data extraction and validation.

Payroll & Benefits Support

Partner with Payroll to maintain payroll configurations and support processing activities.

Assist with benefit plan configurations, open enrollment, and eligibility management.

Validate system calculations and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Data Management

Maintain employee data accuracy and integrity through audits and data validation processes.

Develop procedures for data governance and system controls.

Support mass uploads, imports, and data conversion activities.

Training & Documentation

Create and maintain system documentation, job aids, and standard operating procedures.

Train HR, Payroll, and business users on system functionality and best practices.

Provide end-user support and troubleshooting assistance.

Compliance & Security

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Maintain system security, user access, and role-based permissions.

Support internal and external audits related to HR and payroll data.

Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

3-5+ years of HRIS experience, preferably supporting Dayforce HCM.

Experience with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time Management, and Recruiting systems.

Experience configuring and maintaining HRIS workflows and security structures.

Strong Dayforce HCM administration and configuration experience.

Advanced reporting and analytics skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.

Understanding HR and payroll processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Experience with data imports, exports, and system integrations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Dayforce implementation or advanced configuration experience.

Certified Dayforce Administrator or related Dayforce certifications.

Experience supporting multi-state payroll operations.

Experience with HRIS implementations, upgrades, and change management initiatives.

Physical Requirements

Primarily office or remote work environment.

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.