People Consulting - Senior Dayforce Implementation Consultants

EY; Saint John; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Saint John is seeking a skilled Dayforce Implementation Consultant to lead the deployment of HCM solutions. You will work closely with clients to gather requirements and configure the system, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with Dayforce and strong HR management knowledge. This role includes excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Flexible work arrangements

Support and coaching from colleagues

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in implementing Dayforce HCM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of HR, payroll, and workforce management processes.
• Experience with data migration, system integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Dayforce HCM modules.
• Conduct discovery sessions to gather business requirements.
• Provide training and support to client teams during and after implementation.

Skills

HR knowledge

Payroll management

Client-facing skills

Data migration

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Job description

Overview

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us to build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

Our People Consultants empower our clients to envision and achieve transformative success by mastering and sustaining innovative changes in people, processes, and technology. We empower our clients HR functions to unlock greater organizational value through innovative talent strategies, streamlined operations, and cutting-edge HCM technology modernization initiatives.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Dayforce Implementation Consultant to lead and support the successful deployment of Ceridian Dayforce HCM solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dayforce modules and a strong understanding of HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce management processes. You will work closely with clients to gather requirements, configure the system, and ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Dayforce HCM modules (e.g., Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, Talent Management).
• Conduct discovery sessions to gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• Configure and test Dayforce modules to meet client specifications.
• Provide training and support to client teams during and after implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing and post-go-live phases.
• Document processes, configurations, and client-specific customizations.

Skills And Attributes For Success

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for transformation programs. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in implementing Dayforce HCM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of HR, payroll, and workforce management processes.
• Experience with data migration, system integration, and testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Ceridian Dayforce certification(s) preferred.

What We Look For

Eagerness to learn, innovate, and thrive in the ever-evolving world of HR Transformation.

What We Offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture—built on high-performance teaming—where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It is one of the reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and to create a solid foundation for your future. It includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a generous vacation policy plus firm-paid days for longer weekends, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of programs and benefits to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer the following:

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive toward reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives help guide us. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.