HRIS Consultant | Remote | Contract

Talent Reel; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly organized Consultant Project Manager with extensive HR experience and expertise in Ceridian Dayforce. This remote role entails leading optimization projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and managing HRIS implementations effectively. Ideal candidates are experienced professionals capable of working independently in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Dayforce optimization projects across HR modules.
• Liaise between HR, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Develop and manage project plans and training materials.

Skills

Project Management

HR Experience

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

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.