HRIS Consultant | Remote | Contract

Talent Reel; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Consultant Project Manager with HR expertise and Ceridian Dayforce knowledge. The candidate will oversee HRIS project optimizations, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and compliance. This contract role offers a chance to impact HR operations in a remote setup based out of Indiana.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management, preferably with HRIS implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Ceridian Dayforce, including configuration.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Dayforce optimization project for HR modules.
• Serve as liaison between HR and technical teams for requirement gathering.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and data security practices.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

PMP or other project management certification

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

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Location: Remote based out of Indiana or Michigan

Duration: 6 Months

Top 3 Requirements: Dayforce, HR Experience, Project Management

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Consultant Project Manager with a strong background in Human Resources (HR) and deep expertise in Ceridian Dayforce. The ideal candidate will lead HRIS, optimization, or transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timely delivery, and high stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Dayforce optimization project for multiple HR modules (e.g., payroll, time & attendance, benefits, talent acquisition).
• Serve as a liaison between HR team, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines.
• Develop process maps to support new workflows.
• Develop training materials to support enhances Manager and Employee Self Service.
• Oversee testing, training, and post-go-live support efforts.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare reports, and communicate project status to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within HR operations and recommend scalable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, legal requirements, and data security best practices.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, preferably within HRIS implementations or HR consulting.
• Hands-on and expansive experience with Ceridian Dayforce, including configuration and module knowledge.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and operations.
• Experience with global HR systems and multi-country rollouts.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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