Dayforce IT HCM Business Systems Analyst

Inabia-Software-; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland is moving from SAP HCM to Dayforce HCM and is seeking a Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst to own the Dayforce rollout on the business side. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams and guide the SI partner through go-live.

You will become the internal Dayforce expert, configure and test core HR, WFM, payroll, and benefits, validate data, and ensure compliance as the project nears the January 2027 go-live date.

Qualifications

• Implementation-level expertise across Dayforce Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits.
• Experience as a BSA on IT HR/Benefits/Payroll with multiple integrations.
• Ability to translate business requirements into system configuration.
• Knowledge of union environments and California labor law preferred.
• Finance integration with GL posting and third-party providers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the IT-HCM subject matter expert, defining and documenting business needs.
• Configure, administer, and optimize Dayforce across Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits.
• Guide the implementation partner through go-live and validate approach.
• Communicate major release updates to HR, Benefits, and Payroll teams.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform audits to ensure data integrity.
• Develop and execute test plans and obtain business sign-off.
• Partner with developers on integrations to third-party vendors and enterprise systems.
• Create and maintain documentation (process flows, configuration guides, test scripts).
• Support compliance, JSOX audit requirements, and year-end payroll processing.

Skills

Dayforce HCM

Core HR

WFM

Payroll

Benefits

System integrations

Business analysis

Data integration

Documentation

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/HR/BA or related

Master's degree preferred

PMP or SAP/SuccessFactors certification a plus

Tools

SAP exposure

SuccessFactors

Job description

• Job Title:DayforceIT HCM Business Systems Analyst
• IP: V-dart
• Job Type:12-month
• Location: 3-4 days/week onsite at one of: Glendora, CA; Fresno, CA; Vancouver, WA; Federal Way, WA; Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; or Tucson, AZ
• Work Arrangement Onsite 3-4 days/week; no relocation support
• Engagement TypeContract
• Work AuthorizationU.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

ROLE OVERVIEW

CalPortland is moving off SAP HCM and onto Dayforce HCM, targeting a January 2027 go-live, and needs a Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst to own the Dayforce rollout on the business side. The client currently lacks in-house Dayforce expertise and is mid-implementation with an SI partner, so this person will set up and support the HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams and become the internal go-to Dayforce expert.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the IT-HCM subject matter expert, collaborating with stakeholders to define and document business needs
• Configure, administer, and optimize Dayforce across Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits modules
• Guide the implementation partner through go-live, validating approach and best practices
• Communicate major release updates and their impact to HR, Benefits, and Payroll teams
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform audits/validations to ensure data integrity
• Develop and execute test plans and audit processes; secure business sign-off
• Partner with developers on integrations to third-party vendors and enterprise systems
• Create and maintain documentation (process flows, configuration guides, test scripts)
• Support compliance, JSOX audit requirements, and year-end payroll processing

REQUIREMENTS / MUST-HAVES

• Implementation-level expertise acrossDayforce Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits modules
• Experience as a BSA on theIT side of HR, Benefits, and Payroll, including multiple system integrations
• Understanding of how backend HR/employee data interacts with third-party providers and external applications
• Ability to translate business requirements into system configuration and vice versa
• Familiarity with union environments and California labor law (meal/rest breaks, split shifts, overtime, final pay) preferred
• Strong knowledge of benefits/payroll integration with Finance (GL posting) and third-party providers (tax, garnishments, benefits)
• SAP exposure is a plus, since the business must keep the existing SAP ERP running through the transition
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, HR, Business Administration, or related field; SAP/SuccessFactors or PMP certification a plus