Dayforce Manager, Functional Transformation

Deloitte France; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Dayforce Manager to lead implementation, optimization, and support across HR, payroll, time, and related HCM processes. You will partner with client stakeholders to design scalable solutions and drive successful deployments.

The role requires 5+ years in Dayforce or similar HCM tech, strong requirements gathering, and project leadership. Travel up to 50% is expected, with potential immigration sponsorship considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience implementing, supporting, or optimizing Dayforce or similar human capital management technology solutions.
• 5+ years of experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional design, system configuration, or deployment activities.
• Experience leading project teams or workstreams for human capital management technology implementations.
• Experience with testing, issue resolution, stakeholder management, and deployment support for enterprise technology programs.
• Experience with human capital management business processes, including HR, payroll, time and attendance, benefits, or talent management.
• Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Experience supporting full life cycle Dayforce implementations
• Experience in consulting or professional services environment
• Dayforce or Ceridian certification
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Lead Dayforce implementation, enhancement, and support activities across HR, payroll, time, and related HCM business processes.
• Partner with client stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and translate business needs into scalable functional solutions.
• Oversee functional design, testing, deployment, and issue resolution activities to support quality delivery and operational readiness.
• Manage project teams, mentor practitioners, and coordinate workstreams to support timelines, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Contribute to practice growth through solution development, client relationship management, and support for proposals or business development activities.

Skills

Dayforce

Requirements gathering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Testing & deployment

HCM processes

Travel ability

Ceridian certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Dayforce

Ceridian

Job description

Dayforce Manager

Our Human Capital practice is at the forefront of transforming the nature of work. As converging forces reshape industries, our team uniquely addresses the complexities of work, workforce, and workplace dynamics. We leverage sector-specific insights and cross-domain perspectives to help organizations tackle their most challenging workforce issues and align talent strategies with their strategic visions. Our practice is renowned for making work better for humans and humans better at work. Be part of this exciting era of change and join us on this transformative journey.

HR Strategy & Technology

Our HR Strategy & Technology Offering is dedicated to developing leading global HR strategies and implementing cutting-edge HR technologies. We drive transformation and maximize the workforce experience, ensuring sustained HR effectiveness and value. In a world of disruption, our solutions empower organizations to navigate challenges seamlessly, enhancing their HR capabilities and fostering a resilient workforce.

Lead Dayforce-enabled transformation efforts that help clients modernize HR, payroll, and workforce processes. In this role, you will manage implementation and optimization activities, advise stakeholders on functional solutions, and help deliver quality outcomes across complex HCM programs. You will work across business and technology teams to support solution design, issue resolution, client engagement, and team development. This draft is adapted from the Dayforce Manager source content in your file

Recruiting for this role ends on 09/10/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Dayforce Manager on the Human Capital team, you will be responsible for...

• Lead Dayforce implementation, enhancement, and support activities across HR, payroll, time, and related HCM business processes.

• Partner with client stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and translate business needs into scalable functional solutions.

• Oversee functional design, testing, deployment, and issue resolution activities to support quality delivery and operational readiness.

• Manage project teams, mentor practitioners, and coordinate workstreams to support timelines, deliverables, and client expectations.

• Contribute to practice growth through solution development, client relationship management, and support for proposals or business development activities.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Human Capital practice helps organizations transform the way they manage their workforce, payroll, and HR operations. Our HR Strategy & Technology professionals work across HR transformation, HCM platforms, workforce technology, and enterprise modernization to help clients improve business processes and enable sustainable change. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver complex programs, develop innovative solutions, and support client transformation priorities.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience implementing, supporting, or optimizing Dayforce or similar human capital management technology solutions

• 5+ years of experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional design, system configuration, or deployment activities

• Experience leading project teams or workstreams for human capital management technology implementations

• Experience with testing, issue resolution, stakeholder management, and deployment support for enterprise technology programs

• Experience with human capital management business processes, including human resources, payroll, time and attendance, benefits, or talent management

• Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting full life cycle Dayforce implementations

• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment

• Experience with system upgrades, integrations, or enhancement roadmaps

• Dayforce or Ceridian certification

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $141,200 to $278,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.