Payroll Implementation Consultant

Next Generation Inc.

Dayforce Payroll Implementation Consultant delivering Ceridian Payroll solutions across diverse clients. Participating in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, focusing on payroll administration and processing cycles.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of Dayforce Payroll implementations
Lead payroll-focused client discovery sessions, document requirements, and translate them into Dayforce configuration
Configure Dayforce Payroll modules, including earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups, pay policies, and employee self-service
Support and lead payroll cycle planning, configuration, testing, and client readiness activities
Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities related to payroll
Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting notes and deliverables
Partner closely with Project Managers to provide updates on tasks, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
Advise clients on Dayforce and payroll administration best practices to maximize efficiency, compliance, and employee experience
Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors (tax providers, banking partners, integrations)
Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee and payroll data
Perform payroll data audits and recommend corrective actions
Provide post‑go‑live consulting support for payroll administration and payroll processing cycles, including year-end activities
Support payroll-related integrations and file feeds, including tax filing and general ledger interfaces
Serve as a subject-matter expert for Dayforce Payroll functionality
Support Organizational Readiness activities, including payroll communications and employee readiness
Review client payroll policies and pay practices and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field
3–5 years of software or HRIS implementation experience with a strong focus on Payroll Administration
Hands-on experience implementing payroll within SaaS/Cloud HCM platforms
Experience with one or more of the following systems: Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), Workday, UKG, ADP, Ultimate, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other payroll systems
Strong understanding of payroll processes, including earnings, deductions, taxes, payroll cycles, and compliance requirements
Experience supporting or leading payroll processing cycles and year-end activities
Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus
Working knowledge of payroll-related data files, integrations, and interfaces (e.g., tax filings, GL, banking)
Proficiency in SQL and XML is a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and project workstreams simultaneously
Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client-facing sessions
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (especially during payroll cycles and year-end)
Willingness to travel on a limited basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental plan
Vision plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
Paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Dayforce Payrollpayroll administrationSaaSCloud HCMbusiness process mappingSQLXMLpayroll data auditspayroll processing cyclesyear-end activities

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtime-managementfacilitationdetail-orientedorganizedindependent workclient managementproject managementchange management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Human Resources