Dayforce HCM Migration Technical Lead - Fintech Carveout

Barclays; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking an experienced Dayforce HCM Migration Technical Lead to drive the move from on-prem HR systems to Dayforce for a new Payments business. You will design the technical approach, manage external partners, and ensure a 2027 go-live.

The role requires deep Dayforce knowledge, proven migration leadership, data transfer rigor, and strong collaboration with Barclays HR and IT teams to deliver a secure, scalable cloud solution.

Qualifications

• Dayforce Expert: Deep understanding of how Dayforce is built, secured, and used for reporting.
• Migration Leader: Proven history of running large HR system upgrades and fixing tech issues.
• Data Transfer: Know how to clean, move, and double-check employee data securely.
• System Connections: Ability to link Dayforce with Payroll, Finance, and other IT tools.
• Vendor Management: Experience holding outside teams accountable for quality and deadlines.
• Security & Rules: Understand data privacy (GDPR) and how to safely set up user access.

Responsibilities

• Design the System: Plan a simple, effective Dayforce setup that meets business needs.
• Direct Partners: Review, guide, and challenge the work of outside tech vendors.
• Supervise Data Moves: Ensure old HR and payroll data is transferred accurately to the new system.
• Build Integrations: Link Dayforce smoothly to Finance, Benefits, Identity, and Data tools.
• Collaborate: Work closely with internal HR, Tech teams (including Barclays colleagues), and external partners.
• Manage Risks: Catch technical problems early and make quick decisions to keep the 2027 launch on track.

Skills

Dayforce Expert

Migration Leader

Data Transfer

System Connections

Vendor Management

Security & Rules

Job description

Job Title: Dayforce HCM Migration Technical Lead

Location: Westferry, London

Contract Type: 6 months

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Dayforce HCM Migration Technical Lead to switch from old on-premise HR systems to Dayforce (a modern cloud platform) for a new Payments business. Guide the technical design, manage external delivery partners, and ensure the system goes live by the end of 2027.

Key Skills

• Dayforce Expert: Deep understanding of how Dayforce is built, secured, and used for reporting.
• Migration Leader: Proven history of running large HR system upgrades and fixing tech issues.
• Data Transfer: Know how to clean, move, and double-check employee data securely.
• System Connections: Ability to link Dayforce with Payroll, Finance, and other IT tools.
• Vendor Management: Experience holding outside teams accountable for quality and deadlines.
• Security & Rules: Understand data privacy (GDPR) and how to safely set up user access.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the System: Plan a simple, effective Dayforce setup that meets business needs.
• Direct Partners: Review, guide, and challenge the work of outside tech vendors.
• Supervise Data Moves: Ensure old HR and payroll data is transferred accurately to the new system.
• Build Integrations: Link Dayforce smoothly to Finance, Benefits, Identity, and Data tools.
• Collaborate: Work closely with internal HR, Tech teams (including Barclays colleagues), and external partners.
• Manage Risks: Catch technical problems early and make quick decisions to keep the 2027 launch on track.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals.

Hybrid Working

Barclays is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.