Dayforce Administrator

OSTTRA Group; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health & Wellness

Professional development

Job summary

OSTTRA is seeking a Platform Operations lead to own the Dayforce ecosystem within Corporate Technology. You will manage end-to-end platform operations, releases, and data integrity across HR and Finance, ensuring privacy and compliance.

You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver stable, scalable solutions that support payroll and core HR processes. The role emphasizes security, audit readiness, and driving automation to reduce manual interventions while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Expertise in Dayforce HCM across Core HR, Payroll and Learning modules.
• Advanced capability in configuring security architectures and automated controls.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, data schemas, middleware and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end platform operations for Dayforce, including config, maintenance and support.
• Manage release and change management per CAB protocols.
• Maintain non-production environments for zero disruption to live payroll operations.
• Oversee integrations with SAP ERP and other tools; optimize data flows.

Skills

Dayforce HCM

Security architecture

System integration

Vendor management

Operational excellence

Stakeholder communication

Job description

About the Role

The team: This role will be part of a newly formed team within Corporate Technology whose role is to support Finance and HR. They will be responsible for all of the technology services that are provided internally and by vendors.

Responsibilities and impact

• Platform Operations: Lead the end-to-end operational lifecycle, including advanced configuration, maintenance, and support to ensure optimal Dayforce platform performance.
• Release & Change Management: Manage the deployment of system updates, patches, and feature releases in strict compliance with internal Change Advisory Board (CAB) protocols.
• Environment Stability: Maintain the health and data privacy of non-production environments (staging and testing) to ensure zero disruption to live business and payroll operations.
• Integration Oversight: Monitor and optimize technical connectors, background jobs, and APIs to ensure seamless, error-free data flows between Dayforce, SAP ERP, and other corporate tools.
• Security & Audit Readiness: Implement technical configurations for automated controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and user profile validation to ensure readiness for security audits.
• Data Governance & Compliance: Act as the primary gatekeeper for database health, ensuring the platform complies with global privacy frameworks (e.g. GDPR) and internal financial regulations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with external vendors and cross-functional technology and business teams to manage project delivery and translate technical roadmaps into stable solutions.

What we’re looking for

• Platform Mastery: Demonstrable expertise in managing the Dayforce HCM ecosystem, specifically across Core HR, Payroll, and Learning modules.
• Security Architecture: Advanced capability in configuring robust security architectures, including automated controls, role permissions, and session isolation parameters to ensure strict compliance.
• Technical Integration: Strong understanding of enterprise technology architecture, including data schemas, middleware, and integration methods required for seamless system connectivity.
• Vendor Management: Proven ability to manage professional services and SaaS vendor relationships, holding external partners strictly accountable to established technical SLAs.
• Operational Execution: A consistent track record of translating technology strategies into stable, compliant operational plans while maintaining full ownership of platform performance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between technical development teams and corporate stakeholders (Finance, HR) by clearly articulating complex technical issues and progress.

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

• Platform Stabilization (6 Months): Achieve and maintain a high user satisfaction score regarding the stability, security, and profile isolation configurations of the Dayforce platform post-separation.
• System Optimization & Efficiency (12 Months): Partner with HR to deliver technical automation projects that measurably optimize core business processes, reducing manual data intervention and increasing operational velocity.
• Operational Excellence (Ongoing): Deliver all ongoing platform changes, security updates, and routine maintenance with a low disruption rate to critical financial close and payroll processing operations.

The location: Gurgaon, India

Our Benefits

• Global foundations: We provide a baseline of excellence across all our offices, focusing on comprehensive Health & Wellness, Financial Security, and Work‑Life Balance. No matter your location, you are part of a culture that prioritizes your holistic well‑being.
• Locally tailored: We benchmark in each market to ensure our packages are genuinely competitive where you live and work.
• Flexibility and growth: We empower you to work in a way that suits your life. This includes a hybrid working model, generous leave policies, and a commitment to your continuous professional development.

The Trust employee ownership plan

Every employee at OSTTRA is an owner, and a member of The Trust, our employee ownership programme. Our distinct culture encourages colleagues to think and act like owners and raise the bar constantly. This plan reflects our belief that when we work together to build a stronger, more valuable organisation, then all colleagues should benefit from the value we create.

About OSTTRA

We build and operate the infrastructure that the world’s post‑trade financial system runs on. Launched in 2021, we have unified more than 20 years of heritage and expertise from four industry leaders into a single, integrated business.

Today, we operate a trusted network that connects thousands of market participants to streamline end‑to‑end workflows, from trade capture through portfolio optimisation. We translate industry change into workable process, engineering an open, intelligent ecosystem that removes friction and reduces risk for the global markets.

Our distinct ownership culture is underpinned by four behaviours: boldness, curiosity, accountability, and collaboration. In 2025 we were acquired by KKR, one of the world's most successful private equity firms, and are on a journey of growth and impact.

Joining our team now is a unique opportunity - you will help to shape the next generation of post‑trade, transform shared infrastructure into shared benefit, and accelerate your own career. Learn more at www.osttra.com.

Equal opportunity employer statement at OSTTRA

We are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all colleagues have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasise fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain the best talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive and operate the infrastructure that the world’s post‑trade financial system runs on.