Dayforce HRIS Lead — Optimize a Mission-Driven System

Colonial Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure in Los Angeles

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced HRIS Administrator with strong Dayforce expertise to optimize our Dayforce environment post-implementation. You will be the primary system owner, partnering with Payroll, HR, IT, and Finance to implement enhancements and ensure data integrity.

The role supports a large, diverse workforce, including seasonal and union staff. You will build reports and analytics, troubleshoot issues, and drive system adoption across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of direct Dayforce administration experience.
• Proven experience configuring Dayforce modules (not just end-user support).
• Strong expertise in reporting and data analysis within Dayforce.
• Experience supporting complex workforce environments (seasonal, multi-location, high-volume).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues independently.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices and how they relate to technology and data.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Dayforce.
• Configure and maintain system components including HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Benefits.
• Lead post-implementation optimization and future module rollouts.
• Build and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics.
• Support high-volume seasonal workforce processes including onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure system alignment with union rules and collective bargaining agreements.
• Troubleshoot system, payroll, and timekeeping issues across modules.
• Maintain data integrity, audits, and system security.

Skills

Dayforce administration

Reporting & analytics

HR processes knowledge

Troubleshooting

Project management

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS platforms

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced HRIS Administrator with strong Dayforce expertise to optimize our Dayforce environment post-implementation. You will be the primary system owner, partnering with Payroll, HR, IT, and Finance to implement enhancements and ensure data integrity.

The role supports a large, diverse workforce, including seasonal and union staff. You will build reports and analytics, troubleshoot issues, and drive system adoption across the organization.