Hybrid Dayforce IT Specialist: Payroll & Benefits

McKesson

Richmond (VA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Dental & health benefits
401(k)
Generous PTO
Management incentive program

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Payroll, Compensation & Benefits IT Specialist to join its hybrid team in Richmond, VA. You will configure Dayforce modules, manage integrations, and ensure payroll and benefits workflows comply with multi-state rules.

The role requires 4+ years on Dayforce with strong data transformation and API skills, plus analytics-backed reporting experience. This is a hands-on technical position supporting tax updates, enrollment events, and security controls.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent and 4+ years of Dayforce experience.
  • Experience configuring Dayforce Rules Engine (Pay, Benefits, Compensation).
  • Hands-on with Data Transformations (XML, XSLT) and API integrations.
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll and benefits logic.
  • Experience with reporting via Dayforce Analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, maintain, and audit Dayforce modules incl. Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and Time & Attendance.
  • Design data exchanges using Dayforce Data Transformations, APIs, and secure transfers.
  • Create and optimize standard and custom reports; ensure compliance with labor laws.
  • Provide Tier 3 support and manage release testing during Service Packs and tax updates.

Skills

Dayforce expertise
Multi-state payroll
Data transformation
API integration
Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / MIS / IT

Tools

Dayforce platform
XML
XSLT
SFTP
APIs (REST/SOAP)

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Payroll, Compensation & Benefits IT Specialist to join its hybrid team in Richmond, VA. You will configure Dayforce modules, manage integrations, and ensure payroll and benefits workflows comply with multi-state rules.

The role requires 4+ years on Dayforce with strong data transformation and API skills, plus analytics-backed reporting experience. This is a hands-on technical position supporting tax updates, enrollment events, and security controls.

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