Global Payroll SME

Insight Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 79,900 - 93,676; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Global Dayforce Payroll SME for a 7-9 month contract in Dallas, Texas. The role involves leading payroll design and configurations across multiple regions, particularly China and Malaysia. This position is pivotal for ensuring compliant and scalable payroll solutions aligned with local regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of payroll experience, hands-on with Dayforce HCM Payroll, and expertise in global payroll regulations. The compensation ranges from $58 to $68 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of payroll experience, including global/multi-country payroll.
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM Payroll.
• Proven background supporting enterprise-level Dayforce implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll design, configuration, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and global payroll teams.
• Identify and mitigate payroll risks and compliance gaps.

Skills

Global payroll processes expertise

Compliance with local tax regulations

Dayforce HCM Payroll experience

Testing and deployment oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are seeking a Global Dayforce Payroll SME to support a large-scale enterprise Dayforce implementation. This is a 7-9 month contract engagement that can pay around $58-$68/hr depending on candidate previous experience. This individual will lead payroll design, configuration, and deployment activities across multiple regions, with a strong focus on China and Malaysia. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, payroll teams, and system integrators to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll solutions aligned with both global standards and local regulations.

Responsibilities

Global Payroll Expertise

• Act as the expert for global payroll processes within Dayforce, with emphasis on China, Malaysia, and Ireland
• Provide guidance on local tax regulations, statutory requirements, and compliance standards
• Ensure payroll solutions align with country-specific labor laws and reporting requirements

Dayforce Implementation

• Lead end-to-end payroll implementation including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Partner with system integrators and internal teams to drive project deliverables
• Ensure configurations follow Dayforce best practices and enterprise standards

Configuration & System Design

• Configure payroll components including earnings, deductions, tax rules, and payroll calendars
• Support payroll-to-GL integration and ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements
• Validate system setup across multiple regions and payroll structures

Testing & Deployment

• Oversee payroll testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT, Parallel runs)
• Validate payroll calculations, data migrations, and reconciliations
• Support go-live and hypercare activities to ensure a successful rollout

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and global payroll teams
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on payroll processes and system capabilities
• Lead workshops, design sessions, and status updates

Compliance & Risk

• Identify and mitigate payroll risks and compliance gaps
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls and internal governance standards
• Support issue resolution and escalation management

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of payroll experience, including global/multi-country payroll
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM Payroll
• Proven background supporting enterprise-level Dayforce implementations (end-to-end)
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations in China and/or Malaysia (Ireland a plus)
• Experience with payroll integrations, GL mapping, and financial reconciliation
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments