Implementation Lead / Project Manager - Dayforce

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR solution provider is seeking a Project Manager / Implementation Lead to drive the Dayforce implementation across multiple countries. The role entails overseeing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring a successful rollout of HR solutions. The ideal candidate has experience with similar platforms and thrives in international settings. This position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 – £90,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Opportunity for global visibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Dayforce implementation.
• Strong cross-functional team management skills.
• Hands-on experience in system configuration and UAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Dayforce across multiple countries.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the implementation team.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and budgets.

Skills

Experience delivering Dayforce or similar HCM platform across modules

Understanding of hire-to-retire processes

Managing cross-functional project teams

Knowledge of system configuration and data migration

Operating in international environments

Delivery-focused mindset

Job description

Overview

Project Manager / Implementation Lead – Global Dayforce Implementation

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 (FTC)

We’re partnered with a global organisation undergoing a multi-phase HR transformation, underpinned by a full-suite Dayforce rollout across the UK, Europe, and North America.

This is a high-impact delivery role for a hands-on Implementation Lead — someone who knows how to steer complex HRIS programmes, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure Dayforce is implemented with the business, not just to the business.

You’ll act as the bridge between internal teams and Dayforce consultants, owning end-to-end delivery across Core HR, Payroll, WFM, Talent, Learning, and more. The organisation is building internal capability and looking for someone who can lead with structure, clarity, and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle implementation of Dayforce, phased across multiple countries
• Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders and the Dayforce implementation team
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks, and budgets across HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance
• Oversee system configuration, UAT, and deployment activities
• Coordinate data migration from legacy systems and integration into enterprise data structures
• Develop training and change plans to support adoption across HR and the wider business
• Drive continuous improvement and post-go-live optimisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Dayforce (or similar HCM platform) across multiple modules
• Strong understanding of hire-to-retire processes and enterprise HR tech landscapes
• Track record managing cross-functional project teams and vendor partnerships
• Hands-on knowledge of system configuration, testing cycles, and data migration
• Comfortable operating in international, matrixed environments
• Structured, pragmatic, and delivery-focused — someone who gets things done

What’s on Offer

• £75,000 – £90,000 salary (fixed-term contract)
• Hybrid working: Central London HQ
• Global scope and visibility in a fast-scaling, M&A-driven business
• Opportunity to play a central role in a high-profile, business-critical transformation

If you’ve led a global Dayforce programme before and want to join a project where you're influencing decisions right from the beginning, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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