Dayforce HRIS Analyst / Functional Consultant

Focus on WD; Canada; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus on WD is seeking a Dayforce HRIS Analyst / Functional Consultant for a remote contract with an Ontario-based client. You will own system support, configuration improvements and release testing, resolving issues hands-on and guiding internal teams to maximise Dayforce value.

The role suits an intermediate to senior consultant who can work independently, review patches, coordinate testing, and collaborate with HR, payroll, and IT stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Dayforce configuration and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of Payroll and Core HR systems.
• Experience supporting a live Dayforce environment.
• Ability to explain system changes to internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to work independently and propose improvements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve Dayforce issues across Payroll and Core HR.
• Configure changes and test before production release.
• Review patches/releases and coordinate testing.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll and IT to prioritise issues.
• Escalate complex problems to external support when needed.
• Identify improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Dayforce configuration and Troublesh

Payroll knowledge

Core HR

Release testing

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Dayforce HRIS Analyst / Functional Consultant

Remote contract | Ontario-based client

We are supporting an organisation looking for an experienced Dayforce specialist to take ownership of system support, configuration improvements and release testing.

This role would suit a strong intermediate or senior consultant who enjoys resolving issues hands‑on and helping an internal team get more from Dayforce.

The opportunity

• Remote contract supporting an Ontario-based organisation.
• Initial workload expected to be full‑time for approximately three to six months, subject to agreement.
• Potential to move to reduced hours as the system stabilises.
• Start date to be agreed. Please include your earliest availability.
• Province restrictions: Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba

What you will do

• Resolve Dayforce issues, particularly across Payroll and Core HR.
• Make configuration changes and manage testing before moving changes into production.
• Review patches and releases, assess their impact and coordinate required testing.
• Work with HR, payroll and IT stakeholders to prioritise issues.
• Escalate complex problems to external support partners when required.
• Identify practical improvements and automation opportunities.

What we need

• Strong hands‑on Dayforce configuration and troubleshooting experience.
• Proven knowledge of Payroll and Core HR.
• Experience supporting a live Dayforce environment.
• Confidence managing release testing and explaining system changes to internal stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and recommend improvements.
• Workforce Management, Time and Attendance, Benefits or Talent Management experience would be advantageous.

This is a functional systems role, not a payroll processing or ticket‑logging position. We need someone who can investigate, configure, test and resolve issues themselves.