SmartCare Advisor - Dayforce

Align HCM; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Align HCM is seeking a SmartCare Advisor to be a strategic post-go-live partner for Dayforce clients. You will optimize systems, advise on HR/payroll processes, and provide ongoing support to translate Dayforce capabilities into business value.

You will work with clients to maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot their environments, identifying opportunities for optimization across HR, payroll, and benefits—while ensuring superior client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on Dayforce experience (Payroll & People).
• 5–10 full-cycle Dayforce implementations or equivalent exposure.
• Strong knowledge of HR and payroll processes, including OE & Life Events.
• Excellent client-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary post-implementation partner for assigned clients.
• Lead regular client touchpoints to review system performance and optimization.
• Build client relationships and drive customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate consultative discussions on HR/payroll best practices.
• Create documentation and client-facing materials.
• Support knowledge transfer for internal teams and clients.
• Act as SME for Dayforce Payroll & HR.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and team knowledge sharing.
• Lead training sessions and promote continuous learning.

Skills

Dayforce HR & Payroll

Client-facing communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

We’re looking for a SmartCare Advisor to act as a strategic post-go-live partner for clients usingDayforce. This role focuses on system optimization, client advisory, and ongoing support—bridging technical configuration with real business outcomes.

You’ll work closely with clients to maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot their Dayforce environment, while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement across HR, payroll, and benefits processes.

This is aclient-facing, consultative rolesuited for someone who knows Dayforce HR and Payroll inside out and can confidently translate system capabilities into business value.

Primary Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary post-implementation partner for assigned clients
• Lead regular client touchpoints to review system performance, gaps, and optimization opportunities
• Build strong client relationships and drive overall customer satisfaction
• Facilitate consultative discussions on HR/payroll best practices and system utilization

System Optimization & Configuration

• Perform configuration updates and enhancements within Dayforce (HR & Payroll modules)
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Support open enrollment (OE) and life event (LE) processes within benefits
• Apply testing methodologies for system updates, enhancements, and M&A activities
• Manage and triage client inquiries, ensuring timely resolution or escalation
• Troubleshoot system-related issues and provide clear, actionable solutions
• Maintain a proactive approach to identifying and resolving risks

Delivery & Execution

• Meet timelines aligned with key deliverables and client expectations
• Create documentation, templates, and client-facing materials
• Support knowledge transfer for both internal teams and clients

Collaboration & Internal Contribution

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Dayforce Payroll & HR
• Contribute to internal process improvements and team knowledge sharing
• Participate in team training and lead at least one session annually
• Support a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Dayforce (Payroll & People)
• Experience in consulting, implementation, configuration, or support roles
• Minimum of5–10 full-cycle implementations or equivalent system exposure
• Strong knowledge of:
  • HR and payroll processes
  • Benefits (including Open Enrollment & Life Events)
  • System testing methodologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients or priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (client-facing is a must)

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience with:
  • Benefits Module
  • Reporting and analytics within Dayforce
  • System integrations
• Exposure to US or Canadian payroll environments (either is fine, both not required)
• Dayforce HR Platforms and/or Payroll Certification (an asset)

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’re not just clicking around Dayforce—you actually understandhow HR/payroll workflows should workand how to make the system support that. You’re comfortable talking to clients, solving messy real-world problems, and making systems better over time.

Why Align HCM?

Impact: Help organizations simplify HR and payroll processes and improve the employee experience for thousands of employees.

Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and the chance to deepen your UKG and Dayforce expertise.

Flexibility: Remote-first work environment with the tools and support you need to succeed from anywhere.

Collaboration: Work alongside experienced consultants and a team that values knowledge-sharing and problem-solving.

Variety: Work with different clients, industries, and business challenges—no two engagements are exactly alike.

Align HCM is committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our remote team. We offer:

Competitive Compensation

Health and Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off and Vacation Benefits

Professional Development and Ongoing Training

Remote Work Flexibility

Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

Schedule

This position follows US Eastern Time (ET) business hours, Monday through Friday.

Location

Remote – Open to qualified candidates based in the United States, Canada, and the Philippines.

Align HCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our Aligners and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Employment decisions at Align HCM are made without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic that makes our people unique.

We believe diversity fuels innovation and helps create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Travel Required

Yes .

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