Director Private Equity

Dayforce US, Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Private Equity to lead business development initiatives. This pivotal role involves engaging with private equity firms and aligning innovative HCM solutions with their investment strategies. You will be at the forefront of driving adoption across portfolio companies, leveraging your extensive experience in enterprise SaaS and strategic sales. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of partnerships within the private equity ecosystem, while fostering personal and professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Excellent time away from work programs

Competitive pay and benefits

Volunteer days

Community impact opportunities

Qualifications

• 9+ years in business development or strategic sales in enterprise SaaS.
• Proven ability to work with C-suite executives and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with private equity firms and grow relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop tailored go-to-market strategies for HCM solutions.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Sales

Partnerships

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Enterprise SaaS

Job description

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM - reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. We offer remote work opportunities and can hire anywhere in the United States or Canada.

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to shape and scale a high-impact business development function focused on private equity at Dayforce. As Director of Private Equity, you’ll be the tip of the spear in engaging PE firms, aligning our HCM solutions with their investment strategies, and accelerating adoption across their portfolio companies. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise SaaS and private equity, blending strategic GTM execution with deep relationship-building across operating partners, value creation teams, and portfolio leadership. You'll work cross-functionally to craft compelling narratives, drive measurable results, and help define the blueprint for how Dayforce partners with the private equity ecosystem.

What You’ll Get to Do

1. Private Equity Firm Engagement – Establish, manage, and grow relationships with private equity firm stakeholders, including operating partners, value creation teams, and portfolio company executives.
2. Strategic GTM Execution – Develop tailored go-to-market (GTM) strategies that align with the investment theses of PE firms and drive adoption of Dayforce’s HCM solutions across their portfolio companies.
3. Pipeline & Deal Acceleration – Identify and execute strategic opportunities to increase PE-led deal volume, accelerating the sales cycle through PE-backed referrals, co-selling efforts, and commercial incentives.
4. Operational Buildout – Help structure and define the processes, tools, and frameworks needed to scale the PE-focused business development function.
5. Cross-Functional Leadership – Work closely with sales, marketing, product, and executive leadership to refine messaging, create engagement playbooks, and execute partnership strategies that drive measurable impact.

Skills and Experience We Value

1. 9+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or strategic sales in enterprise SaaS.
2. Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles, work directly with C-suite executives, and influence key decision-makers.
3. Highly strategic and adaptable, with a track record of building and executing structured but flexible GTM strategies in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
4. Deep experience positioning enterprise software solutions from a commercial and value-driven perspective—experience in HCM, payroll, or workforce management is a plus.
5. Exceptional executive presence, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management both internally and externally.

What Would Make You Really Stand Out

1. Strong knowledge of private equity ecosystems, investment priorities, and portfolio value creation strategies is beneficial.
2. Experience in private equity is a plus —but we welcome candidates with any background in building and scaling high-impact partnership programs.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares, we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.