
HCM Analyst – Dayforce Implementation
Dexterra Group
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$90,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Help shape the next evolution of our HR and Payroll ecosystem
- Work closely with our HR and Payroll Leads throughout the migration and implementation lifecycle
- Ensure data integrity, streamline processes, and enable a successful deployment of Dayforce modules across the organization
- Provide best‑practice guidance and ensure consistency of requirements across divisions
- Analyze, cleanse, and transform HR, Payroll, and Time & Attendance data from ADP as part of the full migration to Dayforce
- Identify, document, and support the resolution of project‑related issues such as system bugs, functional gaps, or conflicting business needs
- Maintain detailed as‑built system documentation related to configuration decisions and process design
- Develop data mapping strategies and perform data validation / reconciliation (headcount, earnings, deductions, balances, historical payroll data)
- Support parallel payroll testing, identify variances, and track data‑related issues to closure
- Design custom Dayforce forms and configure automated workflows (including XML‑based workflow logic)
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports for HR and Finance stakeholders
- Apply data governance best practices, including quality checks, audit support, and documentation
- Partner with the Business Analyst, Dayforce to support UAT, parallel payroll, and go‑live readiness
- Assist with system upgrades, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
- Prepare ad‑hoc reports and respond to data‑related inquiries as required
- Contribute to the development of a broader IT Data Strategy
Requirements
- Post secondary education in Human Resources, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting HCM, Payroll, or Workforce Management system implementation or migration
- Hands‑on exposure to HR system implementations (Dayforce or ADP experience strongly preferred)
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with Excel, SQL, or Power BI
- Ability to manage large, complex datasets with high attention to detail
- Solid understanding of HR processes such as payroll, benefits, and talent management
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical details for non‑technical audiences
- Bonus points if you're bilingual (English & French).
Benefits
- Award winning safety culture
- A flexible remote work model
- Supportive team environment with room to grow together
- Employee Referral Program
- Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data mappingdata validationdata reconciliationdata cleansingdata integritysystem implementationpayroll processingHR system configurationXML-based workflow logicreporting
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationbest-practice guidancedocumentationproject managementadaptabilitybilingual (English & French)