Dayforce HRIS Lead: Migration & Optimization

TriSearch; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TriSearch is seeking an experienced HRIS Manager to lead a major ADP-to-Dayforce migration and own the strategy, implementation, and ongoing optimization of the organization’s HR technology environment. This role partners across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and Operations to build a scalable Dayforce-based HCM environment for a growing, multi-location workforce.

The ideal candidate combines Dayforce expertise with hands-on configuration, integrations, and process improvements, delivering secure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including implementations or major HCM migrations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM.
• Experience leading end-to-end HRIS implementations, migrations, or platform optimizations.
• Deep knowledge of Dayforce Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and Core HR.
• Experience supporting a multi-location and multi-state workforce.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS integrations, workflows, security, reporting, and data management.
• Ability to partner effectively with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and Operations.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ADP-to-Dayforce migration, including system design, configuration, testing, implementation, and go-live.
• Own Dayforce configuration across Core HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Benefits.
• Develop scalable workflows, security roles, system standards, and HR technology processes.
• Manage integrations between Dayforce and other business systems.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex configuration, data, and system issues.
• Support scheduling, time tracking, and labor management requirements across multiple locations.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, security, compliance, and access controls.
• Oversee system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and new functionality.
• Develop HRIS reporting, dashboards, and analytics.
• Manage relationships with Dayforce implementation partners and consultants.
• Develop training and support HR and Operations users throughout implementation.
• Lead and develop the HR Technology team.

Skills

HRIS experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business

Tools

Dayforce HCM

ADP

Job description

TriSearch is seeking an experienced HRIS Manager to lead a major ADP-to-Dayforce migration and own the strategy, implementation, and ongoing optimization of the organization’s HR technology environment. This role partners across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and Operations to build a scalable Dayforce-based HCM environment for a growing, multi-location workforce.

The ideal candidate combines Dayforce expertise with hands-on configuration, integrations, and process improvements, delivering secure