Dayforce Business System Analyst

Insight Global; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Dayforce Business Systems Analyst to support Sephora's HRIS organization, focusing on configuring, enhancing, and supporting the Dayforce platform with emphasis on Payroll and Workforce Management.

The candidate will partner with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable Dayforce solutions, gathering requirements, performing QA/UAT, and troubleshooting issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on Dayforce experience (configuration, implementation, support)
• Strong Dayforce Payroll & WFM experience
• Deep understanding of HR and Payroll processes
• Experience gathering requirements from HR/Payroll and translating to system solutions
• Experience performing QA/UAT testing and troubleshooting Dayforce issues

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from HR/Payroll stakeholders and translate into Dayforce solutions
• Configure Dayforce modules and test enhancements
• Support Dayforce upgrades and production issues
• Ensure system integrity and timely issue resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HRIS solutions

Skills

Dayforce HCM

Dayforce Payroll

Workforce Management (WFM)

HR/payroll processes

Requirements gathering

QA/UAT testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Working Hours: late IST shift, generally between 2:00 PM IST and 11:00 PM IST, to support collaboration with U.S.-based HR, Payroll, and HRIS teams around 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PST/PDT)

Required Skills & Experience:

- 2+ years of hands-on experience working directly within the Dayforce HCM platform, including configuration, implementation, and support.

- Strong experience supporting Dayforce Payroll and Workforce Management (WFM) modules.

- Strong understanding of HR and Payroll business processes, including payroll administration, timekeeping, workforce management, and benefits.

- Experience gathering business requirements from HR and Payroll stakeholders and translating them into system solutions within Dayforce.

- Experience performing QA/UAT testing, troubleshooting issues, and supporting Dayforce enhancements and upgrades.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams.

Nice to Have:

• We're looking for someone who can work well with stakeholders and fit into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience supporting large employee populations or enterprise-scale workforce environments.
• Experience with other HRIS platforms and integration tools.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Dayforce Business Systems Analyst to support Sephora's HRIS organization. This individual will play a key role in configuring, enhancing, and supporting the Dayforce platform, with a primary focus on Payroll and Workforce Management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical Dayforce expertise and functional HR knowledge, allowing them to effectively partner with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, configuring and testing Dayforce solutions, supporting system enhancements, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring overall system integrity. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience within Dayforce, a strong understanding of HR and payroll operations, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role will support a large employee population and requires someone who can effectively bridge the gap between business needs and system functionality.