Dayforce HRIS Lead — Optimize & Analyze Data

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

Job summary

The Los Angeles Philharmnic Association is seeking an experienced HRIS Administrator with strong, hands-on expertise in Dayforce to support and optimize our recently implemented system. This role will serve as the primary Dayforce system owner, partnering with Payroll, HR, IT, Finance and other stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and elevate user experience.

You will work with a large, complex workforce, including seasonal and union staff, and lead post-implementation optimization, custom

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of direct Dayforce administration experience.
• Experience configuring Dayforce modules (not just end-user support).
• Strong reporting and data analysis within Dayforce.
• Experience supporting complex workforce environments (seasonal, multi-location, high-volume).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues independently.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, policies, 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.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations to improve processes and system adoption.
• Administer and support HR systems, including user access, uploads, audits, and troubleshooting.
• Update and maintain documentation, including business requirements, process maps, data flows, controls, and security/privacy considerations.
• Configure and maintain HR platforms within established change management framework to align with evolving business needs.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security policies and regulations.

Skills

Dayforce admin

Dayforce modules

Dayforce reporting

Complex workforce

Troubleshooting

HR processes

Analytics

Project management

Job description

The Los Angeles Philharmnic Association is seeking an experienced HRIS Administrator with strong, hands-on expertise in Dayforce to support and optimize our recently implemented system. This role will serve as the primary Dayforce system owner, partnering with Payroll, HR, IT, Finance and other stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and elevate user experience.

You will work with a large, complex workforce, including seasonal and union staff, and lead post-implementation optimization, custom