Demo

HRIS Specialist

Level Access
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026

Our HR systems are more than operational tools—they are foundational to how we support, serve, and care for our people. The HRIS Specialist – Dayforce plays a critical role in enabling accurate, secure, and data-informed people operations through the thoughtful stewardship of our Dayforce platform.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Operations, this role serves as the primary Dayforce administrator and system owner. this role serves as the primary Dayforce administrator and system owner, while also supporting and optimizing additional tools within the HR tech stack such as Pave (compensation planning), Culture Amp (engagement and performance), Built (position management), and other people systems.

This role is central to how we deliver a seamless employee experience—through trusted data, reliable systems, and purposeful innovation.

Key Responsibilities

HR Technology Ownership & Administration

  • Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Dayforce HCM.
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize modules including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, and Analytics.
  • Act as system owner for additional HR technology platforms (e.g., Pave, Culture Amp, Built), ensuring proper configuration, integrations, user access, and data integrity.
  • Oversee system integrations between Dayforce and other HR tools, ensuring accurate and secure data flow.
  • Manage system updates, testing cycles, and release deployments across platforms.
  • Administer user roles, permissions, and access controls in alignment with governance standards.
  • Partner with vendors to manage service contracts, system enhancements, and issue resolution.

Data Governance, Integrity & Compliance

  • Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee employee lifecycle transactions (hires, terminations, job changes, compensation updates).
  • Maintain strong data governance standards, documentation, and audit trails.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and data privacy requirements.
  • Manage data imports/exports and support integration integrity between HRIS and other systems (e.g., Payroll).
  • Support data security reviews and access audits across the HR tech stack.

Reporting, Analytics & Workforce Insights

  • Develop and maintain dashboards, custom reports, and analytics tools to support leadership decision-making.
  • Design automated and self-service reporting solutions for stakeholders.
  • Generate recurring reports related to payroll, benefits, workforce demographics, engagement, time-off utilization, and budgeting.
  • Support organizational initiatives through data insights (e.g., engagement surveys, workforce planning).
  • Identify trends and opportunities for process optimization using predictive and descriptive analytics.
  • Continuously explore advancements in HR technology, analytics, automation, and AI to enhance system capability.

User Support & Enablement

  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for Dayforce inquiries through internal ticketing systems.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
  • Deliver training tailored to HR, Payroll, People Leaders, and end-users.
  • Support onboarding/offboarding access processes and ensure secure system transitions.
  • Promote system adoption and continuous learning across the organization.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and streamline workflows across the HR tech ecosystem.
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll and IT to align system capabilities with business needs.
  • Lead change management efforts for system enhancements and new functionality.
  • Evaluate and recommend new HR technology solutions as organizational needs evolve.
  • Ensure every system enhancement balances operational excellence with a strong employee experience lens.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of progressive HRIS administration experience, with hands-on expertise in Ceridian Dayforce.
  • Strong knowledge of HCM processes including Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Core HR.
  • Experience administering or supporting additional HR technology platforms (e.g., compensation, engagement, performance, or employer branding tools).
  • Demonstrated experience building complex reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
  • Strong data analysis and statistical interpretation skills.
  • Solid understanding of employment legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting data integrity and audits.
  • Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

 

Application Process

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and you are eager to make a significant impact in the field of accessibility, we would love to hear from you!

This is a full‑time, salaried position offering a competitive benefits package, including bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a range of programs designed to support employee well‑being and work‑life balance. Interested in immediate consideration? Please submit your resume to be considered for this role. Level Access is committed to workforce diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Level Access uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance our recruitment and hiring processes. These tools may assist with activities such as résumé screening, skills assessments, interview scheduling, and communication These tools are designed to assist our recruiters and do not make final hiring decisions. All AI-assisted processes are subject to human review and candidate information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable regulations. To learn more about how we collect and use personal data, please review our Privacy Statement (https://www.levelaccess.com/privacy-statement) and our Trust Center (https://trust.levelaccess.com).

 

Salary.com Estimation for HRIS Specialist in Washington, DC
$79,938 to $97,404
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a HRIS Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the HRIS Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$72,051 - $89,364
Income Estimation: 
$90,738 - $114,279
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
Income Estimation: 
$97,128 - $121,041
Income Estimation: 
$118,187 - $149,295
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Level Access

  • Level Access Washington, DC
  • As Senior Customer Marketing Manager, you’ll own the strategy and execution that turns customers into advocates, drives product adoption, and fuels retenti... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Level Access Washington, DC
  • Level Access is looking for a strategic, growth‑minded Senior Director of Corporate Marketing to define how our brand shows up in the market. This is a han... more
  • 10 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other HRIS Specialist jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

  • Tria Federal (Tria) Arlington, VA
  • Who We Are Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. F... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Jovie Reston, VA
  • Sr. Workday HRIS Specialist, Reston, VA ($45-65/hour) Immediate need for a Sr. Workday HRIS Specialist to set up maintenance, optimization, reporting, test... more
  • 12 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!