Dayforce Systems Administrator

Brundage Management; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brundage Management is seeking a Dayforce System Administrator to maintain Dayforce configuration, security, workflows, payroll and HR processes across modules. You will support HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and Talent operations, ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient system processes aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of hands-on Dayforce experience, with strong data governance, integrations, and user support across HR,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Dayforce administration experience.
• Experience configuring Dayforce (security, workflows, reporting, payroll, time rules, benefits, data imports, GL mapping).
• Experience supporting APIs, SFTP processes, integrations, imports/exports, and interfaces with ERP/ATS/identity management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Dayforce SME by managing system configuration, security roles, workflows, pay rules, and business processes across modules.
• Support HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and Talent operations ensuring accuracy, efficiency, security, and business alignment.
• Maintain RBAC, data privacy settings, and access reviews for compliance and controls.
• Lead or support system enhancements, automation, and implementation projects.
• Manage Dayforce release activities including testing, UAT, deployment support, and documentation.

Skills

Dayforce configuration

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Training and documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IS/Business or related field

Tools

Dayforce

APIs

SFTP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-focused Dayforce System Administrator to support the administration, optimization, and ongoing improvement of our Dayforce HCM platform. This role is responsible for maintaining system configuration, supporting secure and accurate HR and payroll processes, managing integrations, assisting users, and helping the organization maximize the value of Dayforce across HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and Talent functions.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a Dayforce subject matter expert by managing system configuration, security roles, workflows, pay rules, and business processes across assigned modules.
• Support HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Benefits, and Talent operations by ensuring system processes are accurate, efficient, secure, and aligned with business needs.
• Maintain role-based access, security permissions, data privacy settings, and periodic access reviews to support compliance and internal controls.
• Lead or support system enhancements, automation opportunities, process improvements, reconfigurations, and implementation projects.
• Manage Dayforce release activities, including impact analysis, testing, user acceptance testing, deployment support, sandbox maintenance, and change documentation.
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, coordinate resolutions, and provide timely support to HR, managers, employees, and business partners.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, knowledge articles, training resources, and user support materials.
• Manage and monitor integrations, including APIs, SFTP jobs, imports, exports, and interfaces with related systems such as ATS, ERP/GL, benefits, background check, learning, and identity management platforms.
• Maintain data integrity through audits, validations, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and compliance metrics to support business decisions and operational visibility.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field required.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a Dayforce administrator or in a similar Dayforce systems role.
• Experience configuring Dayforce, including security, workflows, reporting, payroll, time rules, benefits administration, data imports, and GL mapping.
• Experience supporting APIs, SFTP processes, integrations, imports, exports, and interfaces across ERP, ATS, benefits, and identity management systems.
• Strong understanding of HR, payroll, benefits, workforce data, reporting, auditing, compliance, and data governance practices.
• Ability to analyze business requirements, troubleshoot system issues, and translate operational needs into scalable technology solutions.

Key Skills for Success

• Dayforce configuration, administration, reporting, and troubleshooting
• Security, workflow, access management, and data privacy controls
• Payroll, time, benefits, and HR process knowledge
• Integration management, including APIs, SFTP, data imports, and exports
• Testing, release management, quality assurance, and change documentation
• Analytical thinking, root-cause analysis, and process improvement
• Clear communication, training, documentation, and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, prioritization, and follow-through

Why This Role Matters

The Dayforce System Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring our people systems are reliable, secure, and easy to use. This position helps improve processes, strengthen data accuracy, support compliance, and deliver system solutions that enable leaders, employees, and business partners to work more efficiently.