Dayforce Consultant

VDart Inc; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Inc. seeks a Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst with Dayforce expertise to support a major HCM implementation and ongoing HR technology needs.

This role acts as the internal Dayforce expert, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, IT and the implementation partner to validate requirements, guide configuration decisions, and support integrations. You will lead Dayforce deployment across Core HR, Workforce Management, Payroll and Benefits, develop test plans, coordinate data feeds, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on Dayforce implementation across Core HR, WFM, Payroll and Benefits.
• Experience supporting HR, Payroll and Benefits on the IT side.
• Experience with system testing, data validation, upgrades, and end-user training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Dayforce implementation across Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits.
• Serve as the Dayforce subject-matter expert with business stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend solutions.
• Translate business needs into system configurations, workflows, reports, and technical specs.
• Collaborate with the implementation partner to validate solutions and keep rollout on track.
• Support integrations between Dayforce and enterprise/third-party applications including data feeds and interfaces.
• Partner with developers on APIs, data flows, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and execute test plans, coordinate business sign-off, and ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot system issues, support major releases and enhancements, maintain docs and test scripts.
• Support payroll and benefits audits, year-end processing, and ongoing system improvements.
• Train end users and help HR/Payroll/Benefits adopt the new system.

Skills

Dayforce

HR systems

Stakeholder facilitation

Data integration

Testing & QA

Tools

APIs

Job description

Job role: Dayforce Consultant

Duration: 12 months

Location: 4 days onsite

Approved Work Locations:

• Glendora, CA 91741
• Fresno, CA 93720
• Vancouver, WA 98660
• Federal Way, WA 98001
• Las Vegas, NV 89144
• Phoenix, AZ 85004
• Tucson, AZ 85705

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst with deep Dayforce expertise to support a major HCM implementation and ongoing HR technology needs. This person will serve as the internal Dayforce subject-matter expert, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and the implementation partner to validate requirements, guide configuration decisions, manage integrations, and support a successful January 2027 go-live.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support Dayforce implementation across Core HR, Workforce Management (WFM), Payroll, and Benefits.
• Serve as the primary IT-side HCM subject-matter expert, partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current workflows, and recommend Dayforce best practices.
• Translate business needs into system configurations, workflows, forms, reports, and technical requirements.
• Work closely with the implementation partner to validate proposed solutions, guide implementation decisions, and keep the rollout on track.
• Support integrations between Dayforce, enterprise applications, and third-party providers, including employee data feeds, benefits interfaces, payroll systems, and financial systems.
• Partner with developers and technical teams on APIs, integrations, backend data flows, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and execute test plans, validate system functionality and data integrity, and coordinate business sign-off.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, support major releases and enhancements, and maintain configuration documentation, process flows, and test scripts.
• Support payroll and benefits audits, compliance requirements, year-end processing, and ongoing system improvements.
• Train end users and help HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams confidently adopt the new system.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on Dayforce implementation and configuration experience across Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits.
• Experience working on the IT side of HR technology, supporting HR, Payroll, and Benefits business processes and systems.
• Strong understanding of HR and employee data, backend integrations, benefits interfaces, payroll feeds, and third-party provider connectivity.
• Experience gathering business requirements, assessing workflows, recommending system solutions, and collaborating with technical teams.
• Ability to lead stakeholder discussions, clearly communicate system capabilities and limitations, and establish trust through strong subject-matter expertise.
• Experience with system testing, audits, data validation, upgrades, documentation, and end-user training.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP HCM, SAP Payroll, or SAP Benefits experience.
• Familiarity with California payroll and labor requirements, including overtime, meal/rest periods, split shifts, and final pay.
• Experience supporting union environments, benefits plans, general ledger postings, and payroll/benefits compliance.
• Experience with JSOX audits, SAP SuccessFactors, or relevant project management certifications.