Dayforce Lead Consultant: Payroll & WFM Expert

Alxemy Business Solutions Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive pay

Dayforce Certification opportunity

Job summary

Alxemy Business Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Dayforce specialist to lead Dayforce implementations for Australian payroll, time and attendance, and workforce management projects from Sydney.

Based on client site in North Ryde initially for 12 months, you will configure Dayforce modules, translate requirements into system solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable HRIS and payroll outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years proven experience with implementing & supporting Dayforce, particularly across payroll and workforce management modules.
• Confident leading client-facing design workshops, facilitating discovery sessions and translating business needs into system requirements.
• Skilled in documenting functional and technical requirements, writing clear specification documents, and supporting configuration delivery.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders from frontline users to executive sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert Dayforce consulting services, with a strong focus on Australian HRIS talent modules, payroll and workforce management best practices.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, taking the time to understand their business goals, compliance needs and operational challenges.
• Support client's post-implementation by investigating issues, resolving configuration and processing errors and providing practical, timely solutions.
• Translate complex legislation, company policies, and employment agreements into accurate system configurations.
• Conduct detailed testing activities including unit, scenario, and parallel run testing to ensure successful deployment.
• Work with supporting Business Analysts to: analyse, cleanse and validate complex data sets to support smooth data migration and system accuracy; Assist with data extraction and cleansing to prepare for system implementation or transition; Document configurations, user procedures, resolutions, and client-specific processes using tools like Word, Jira, and Confluence.
• Collaborate with technical consultants and vendor support teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Set clear expectations and proactively communicate status updates, risks and impacts to both internal and external stakeholders on project related activities.

Skills

Client-facing workshops

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Dayforce

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Alxemy Business Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Dayforce specialist to lead Dayforce implementations for Australian payroll, time and attendance, and workforce management projects from Sydney.

Based on client site in North Ryde initially for 12 months, you will configure Dayforce modules, translate requirements into system solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable HRIS and payroll outcomes.