Partner Alliance Manager, Community Ecosystem

Dayforce; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking a Partner Alliance Manager to enhance relationships with HR advisory firms across the Americas. This role focuses on driving sales opportunities through strategic partnerships, requiring strong relationship management skills and experience in SaaS or HR technology. The ideal candidate will work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to align partner efforts with company objectives, contributing to the overall growth of Dayforce’s market presence.

Benefits

Excellent time away from work programs

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, sales, or business development, preferably in SaaS or HR technology.
• Proven track record working with advisory firms to drive pipeline and sales outcomes.
• Self-motivated and organized capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of strategic HR advisory partners to influence new business opportunities.
• Develop joint activity plans and track partner-influenced pipelines.
• Coordinate co-branded events and serve as the main point of contact for partner communications.

Skills

Sales

Relationship Management

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Partner Alliance Manager, Community Ecosystem

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Partner Alliance Manager, Community Ecosystem

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This range is provided by Dayforce. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$96,600.00/yr - $172,800.00/yr

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.For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States.

About The Opportunity

Dayforce is seeking a results-driven Partner Alliance Manager – Community Ecosystem to manage and activate relationships with strategic HR advisory firms across the Americas. This role is focused on leveraging those relationships to influence sales opportunities, generate partner-sourced pipeline, and strengthen Dayforce’s presence in competitive deals.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Community Ecosystem – Americas, this individual will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Field Alliance Directors to align partner influence with Dayforce’s go-to-market priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong relationship management skills, a sales-first mindset, and experience working within complex partner ecosystems.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Manage a portfolio of strategic HR advisory partners to influence new business opportunities and support sales cycles
• Drive alignment between Dayforce Sales teams and advisory firms to identify shared opportunities and accelerate deals
• Develop joint activity plans that include referrals, influence plays, and executive alignment to expand partner impact
• Track and report on partner-influenced pipeline, sourced opportunities, and conversion rates
• Collaborate with Field Alliance Directors and Sales leadership to ensure partner involvement in key accounts
• Enable partners with Dayforce messaging, content, and resources to strengthen their advisory recommendations
• Coordinate co-branded events, thought leadership, and field engagement opportunities
• Serve as the main point of contact for partner communications and operational support
• Support partner tiering, performance reviews, and ongoing governance efforts
  
  

Skills And Experience We Value

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, sales, or business development, preferably in SaaS, HCM, or HR technology
• Proven track record of working with advisory firms, influencers, or consultants to drive pipeline and sales outcomes
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust at multiple levels
• Familiarity with enterprise sales motions and how third-party advisors influence customer decision-making
• Experience using Salesforce and other CRM or PRM systems to track partner activities and results
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  
  

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.

Fraudulent Recruiting

Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com or @Ceridian.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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