Senior HRIS Analyst (Dayforce)

centauri; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centauri is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to manage the Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system and lead ongoing support and maintenance. You will serve as a subject-matter expert, ensuring data integrity, coordinating system upgrades, and generating complex reports for stakeholders.

The role requires deep Dayforce experience, strong analytics, and ability to collaborate with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years’ Dayforce experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/HR/IT or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in Ceridian Dayforce and Dayforce configuration.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems, reporting and presentation.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system administrator and manage system configuration and upgrades.
• Act as a super-user for HRIS data entry, troubleshooting, and report generation.
• Design and build ad hoc complex reports and documents.
• Provide HRIS support for HR applications and production support for interfaces.
• Analyze data flows, ensure data integrity, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with vendors and departments to meet HR data needs; document SOPs.
• Lead projects and implement HRIS-related changes and enhancements.

Skills

HRIS systems

Payroll knowledge

Report writing

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data analysis

HR analytics

Project management

Systems implementation

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or HR, IT or related discipline

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Ultimate Software

Job description

Your Daily Mission

The Senior HRIS Analyst, well-versed in multiple software systems and an expert in Ceridian Dayforce, manages company-wide responsibility for the HRIS system and serves as a key member within the Human Capital Management team. The Senior HRIS Analyst leads the ongoing support and maintenance of the Ceridian Dayforce Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and provides expertise to support other HR-related systems.

The Senior HRIS Analyst serves as a subject-matter expert and technical point of contact for all internal and external customers. The Senior HRIS Analyst ensures data integrity, leads system testing relating to updates and changes, executes reporting, conducts frequent data flow and process analysis, and defines opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Information Technology or related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Ceridian Dayforce and Ceridian Dayforce configuration
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll and/or HRIS systems, report writing, and presentation skills
• Strong acumen of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word and expertise in report writing
• HRIS Systems and processes
• Experience with Ultimate Software a strong plus
• Experience in HR Analytics and cloud-based Document Management
• Experience in Project Management and Systems Implementation
• Ability to research and solve functional problems as it relates to user experience
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with management across various departments and responsibilities
• Ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities while paying strong attention to detail while leveraging an analytical aptitude
• Demonstrated organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal, planning, problem solving, and business analytical skills
• Ability to present findings and translate data into legible documents.
• Able to write and speak clearly, easily communicating complex ideas
• Highly organized and able to manage time well and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretely handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-location, and high growth environment while delivering high levels of quality and customer service

The Reality of the Role

• Serve as the Ceridian Dayforce HRIS application system administrator (i.e. maintain system configuration, coordinate system upgrades)
• Serve as a super-user for HRIS for data entry, updates, troubleshooting, reports generation
• Analyze, design and build ad hoc complex reports and documents
• Provide specialized HRIS support and development services for human resources related applications
• Provide production support for new and existing applications/interfaces and identify and resolve applications and systems issues
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing applications and systems, develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these HR applications and systems, and identify potential risks and dependencies between applications, systems and business processes
• Identify and present solutions to improve utilization and efficiencies of various application and systems, providing recommendations to streamline various HR processes
• Perform application design, configuration, and integration, and assist in the improvement of existing applications and the deployment of new applications
• Plan, design, and implement additions, upgrades, replacements, or retirement of applications including database management
• Oversee and perform tests for existing and new applications, including user acceptance testing and delivery of training to end users
• Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting, and design of HRIS and other human resources computer applications and systems
• Actively participate in the analysis and implementation of solutions related to data integrity and consistency
• Create, maintain, and monitor accurate workflows and forms within the system
• Collaborate in preparation and delivery of system training to management and employees
• Work collaboratively with systems vendors, finance (payroll), and other departments to fulfill systemic needs and assure accurate and manageable data
• Create and document Standard Operating Procedures
• Lead, support, and assist with projects as assigned
• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding use of Dayforce and other related HCM products and business operations practice and procedures
• Manages projects and process improvement, including applying change management experience to facilitate movement to new levels of quality
• Completes special projects as assigned