Dayforce HRIS & Payroll Implementation Analyst

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Role Sum

maryThe HRIS & Payroll Implementation Analyst is responsible for supporting the successful integration of newly acquired organizations into Dayforce with a primary focus on payroll configuration, payroll testing, compliance validation, and implementation readiness. This role serves as a key operational and technical partner between HR, Payroll, Finance, and implementation stakeholders to ensure payroll systems are configured accurately, tested thoroughly, and deployed successfu

lly.
This individual will play a critical role in validating payroll functionality across multiple concurrent acquisitions and HR transformation projects, including payroll setup, earnings and deduction validation, tax and banking configuration support, payroll balancing, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The role requires strong analytical skills, systems thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve payroll-related risks before go-

live.
The HRIS & Payroll Implementation Analyst will also support workforce standardization efforts and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and labor requirements, including certified payroll and prevailing wage obligations where appli

cable.
Key Responsib

ilitiesPayroll Systems Implementation &

• TestingSupport Dayforce payroll implementations for newly acquired organizations from planning through post-go-live stabil
• izationConfigure and validate payroll-related system components including earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups, direct deposit structures, accruals, and labor allo
• cationsLead payroll-focused user acceptance testing (UAT), parallel payroll testing, and payroll balancing act
• ivitiesDevelop and execute detailed payroll testing scripts and validation pro
• ceduresIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll configuration issues prior to production dep
• loymentCoordinate payroll cutover activities and support go-live readiness asse
• ssmentsPartner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and implementation teams to validate payroll outputs and employee pay a
• ccuracyAssist with payroll data conversion validation and reconciliation efforts during acquisitions and system tran

sitionsHRIS & Process Inte

• grationCoordinate migration of employee payroll and workforce data into D
• ayforceSupport standardization of payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, and workforce administration pr
• ocessesIdentify gaps between legacy payroll practices and corporate standards and recommend remediatio
• n plansAssist with development and maintenance of implementation documentation, SOPs, testing templates, and payroll validation che
• cklistsSupport reporting validation and payroll audit pr

ocessesCertified Payroll & Com

• plianceSupport setup and validation of certified payroll requirements for acquired entities where app
• licableAssist in ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws, Davis-Bacon requirements, and related reporting obli
• gationsValidate job classifications, fringe benefit structures, union configurations, and labor allocations in partnership with HR, Payroll, and
• FinanceSupport payroll compliance reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting act

ivitiesProject & Operational

• SupportSupport multiple concurrent implementation projects and acquisition integ
• rationsTrack implementation risks, issues, dependencies, and testing o
• utcomesParticipate in implementation planning meetings, status reviews, and post-go-live support act
• ivitiesDocument lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the implementation
• processProvide end-user support, troubleshooting assistance, and knowledge transfer where

needed
Required Qualif

• icationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent practical ex
• perience3–5 years of experience supporting payroll systems, HRIS implementations, payroll operations, or payroll testing ac
• tivitiesHands-on experience with payroll validation, payroll balancing, payroll auditing, or payroll system confi
• gurationExperience supporting HRIS or payroll system implementations/con
• versionsStrong understanding of payroll processes, taxes, deductions, garnishments, and payroll compliance fund
• amentalsExperience performing system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), or configuration va
• lidationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention t
• o detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and timelines in fast-paced project envi
• ronmentsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboratio

n skills
Preferred Quali

• ficationsDayforce experience strongly
• preferredExperience supporting M&A integrations or multi-entity payroll env
• ironmentsExposure to certified payroll, prevailing wage, union payroll and reporting, and Davis-Bacon c
• omplianceExperience working in construction, infrastructure, traffic control, or labor-intensive service i
• ndustriesExperience with payroll tax setup, banking file validation, or GL/payroll recon
• ciliationKnowledge of workforce management and timekeeping int
• egrationsFPC/CPP, SHRM-CP, or related certification

preferred
Key Co

• mpetenciesPayroll systems
• expertisePayroll testing and
• validationHRIS implementati
• on supportStrong analytical and reconciliat
• ion skillsDetail-oriented with compli
• ance focusSystems troubleshooting and issue
• resolutionProcess standardization and doc
• umentationAbility to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing en
• vironmentsStrong organizational and project coordination
• abilitiesCollaborative and solutions-orient

ed mindset
Why This R

ole MattersThis role is critical to ensuring newly acquired organizations are integrated into Dayforce accurately, compliantly, and with minimal disruption to payroll operations. The HRIS & Payroll Implementation Analyst helps protect the organization from payroll errors, compliance risk, operational delays, and implementation failures by ensuring payroll configurations are thoroughly tested and validated before

deployment.As acquisition activity continues to grow, this role will directly support scalable integration efforts, operational continuity, and successful Dayforce implementation outcomes across the or