Dayforce HRIS Analyst – Payroll & WFM Expert

WorkGenius Group; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group is seeking a Dayforce HRIS Analyst to configure and support Dayforce Payroll and WFM in Fairfield, NJ. This 6-month role supports 20+ unions, complex pay rules, and Dayforce integrations, collaborating with HRIS, Payroll, and HR teams.

Responsibilities include testing changes, documenting configurations, and maintaining day-to-day payroll processes. Strong Dayforce experience and HRIS knowledge are required; Workday-to-Dayforce integration experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience configuring and administering Dayforce, particularly Payroll and WFM.
• Strong understanding of payroll and HR processes within HRIS.
• Experience supporting union payroll requirements with complex pay rules.
• Experience troubleshooting HRIS integrations and file feeds, with analytical problem-solving skills.
• Workday-to-Dayforce integration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain Dayforce Payroll and WFM modules, including pay codes, time-off policies, time and attendance settings, and related payroll functionality.
• Support complex payroll requirements across 20+ unions, including multiple bargaining units, pay rules, bargaining agreements, and union reporting.
• Perform system cleanup, configuration updates, maintenance, enhancements, and production support to improve the Dayforce environment and payroll processes.
• Troubleshoot Dayforce issues, integrations, and Workday-to-Dayforce file feeds in partnership with HRIS, Payroll, and HR teams.
• Own testing and validation of configuration changes while documenting configurations, processes, and system updates.

Skills

Dayforce

HRIS

Payroll

Workforce Management (WFM)

Union Payroll

Workday Integration

HRIS Integrations

Time and Attendance

Pay Codes

System Configuration

Job description

WorkGenius Group is seeking a Dayforce HRIS Analyst to configure and support Dayforce Payroll and WFM in Fairfield, NJ. This 6-month role supports 20+ unions, complex pay rules, and Dayforce integrations, collaborating with HRIS, Payroll, and HR teams.

Responsibilities include testing changes, documenting configurations, and maintaining day-to-day payroll processes. Strong Dayforce experience and HRIS knowledge are required; Workday-to-Dayforce integration experience is a plus.