HRIS Systems Configuration Lead
Mountain Warehouse
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Own and maintain configuration across all active Dayforce modules (Core HR, Payroll, WFM, Advanced Scheduling, Benefits, and Talent).
- Review, test, and implement approved configuration changes through structured governance, maintaining version control and full audit documentation.
- Identify and deliver system enhancements that simplify operational processes, improve data quality, or enhance user experience.
- Coordinate regression and user acceptance testing for configuration changes and quarterly Dayforce releases. Validate results and oversee safe deployment.
- Ensure configuration supports accurate payroll processing, meets legislative requirements, and maintains data integrity across all modules.
- Review and interpret quarterly Dayforce release notes, assess system impacts, and lead the adoption of relevant new functionality.
- Partner with HR, Payroll, and operational leads to assess business requirements, prioritise changes, and ensure system setup continues to meet operational needs.
- Act as the key client contact for Dayforce Support cases and escalation, ensuring effective communication, resolution tracking, and internal knowledge capture.
- Maintain configuration documentation, data dictionaries, and change logs. Build internal capability through knowledge sharing and user support.
Requirements
- Hands-on configuration experience within Dayforce or similar across one or more modules (HR, Payroll, WFM, or Advanced Scheduling).
- Strong understanding of workforce management and HR/payroll operations, ideally in multi-site or shift-based environments.
- Proven experience in post-implementation system administration, configuration, and change management.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate operational requirements into practical system configuration.
- Experience in system governance and testing disciplines.
- Familiarity with UK payroll and employment legislation advantageous.
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, Operations, or IT desirable.
Benefits
- - Competitive salary and benefits package
- - Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
- - Holiday allowance
- - 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
- - Pension scheme
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Dayforceconfiguration managementsystem administrationchange managementdata quality improvementuser acceptance testingregression testingpayroll processingdata integrityworkforce management
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationknowledge sharingclient managementprioritizationoperational assessmentdocumentationuser support
Certifications
degree in HRdegree in Operationsdegree in IT