
Dayforce Implementation Consultant
Next Generation Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery
- Lead client discovery sessions, document business requirements, and map them to DayForce functionality
- Configure Ceridian DayForce modules to meet client needs
- Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities
- Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting documentation
- Attend internal project meetings and provide updates on tasks, deliverables, and risks
- Advise clients on DayForce best practices to maximize ROI
- Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party partners to ensure successful implementation
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data
- Perform data audits and recommend corrective actions
- Provide post-deployment consulting assistance in assigned functional areas
- Develop SQL scripts and XML transformations for integrations and interfaces
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned functional areas
- Support Organizational Readiness activities to prepare clients for solution rollout
- Review client policies periodically and recommend improvements based on industry best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field
- 3–5 years of software implementation experience
- Experience with SaaS/Cloud solutions, ideally HRIS/HCM platforms
- Experience with one or more of the following systems: Salesforce, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Kronos, Workbrain/Infor, RedPrairie/JDA, Ultimate, Oracle HR/Payroll, Ceridian DayForce (preferred)
- Ability to configure and deploy end‑to‑end HRIS modules
- Strong understanding of HCM processes and workflows
- Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus
- Proficiency in SQL and XML
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and clients
- Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client sessions
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness to travel on a limited basis
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
- Paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SQLXMLSaaSCloud solutionsHRISHCMbusiness process mappingconfigurationunit testingintegration testing
Soft Skills
facilitationdetail-orientedorganizedindependentcollaborationcommunicationtime managementproject managementclient engagementchange management