HCM System Administrator (Dayforce)

About the role

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for Dayforce modules (e.g., Recruiting, Payroll, etc.).
• Configure and maintain system settings, workflows, forms, and enabling new technologies as released.
• Accurately track, document, and communicate all system changes, ensuring that all required approvals are obtained before implementation.
• Provide Tier 2 support to end users and HR Business Partners.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with Dayforce Support or third-party vendors when needed.
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits, data validation, and clean-up activities.
• Participate in new module implementations, enhancements, and updates.
• Partner with HR, IT, and external consultants on project scoping, testing, and go-live support.
• Build, maintain, and optimize reports and dashboards using Dayforce reporting tools (e.g., Ad Hoc Reports).
• Provide insights to HR leadership through accurate and timely data delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, and Three (3) years of professional experience with Dayforce HCM system administration.
• Understanding of HR processes and data structures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with system integrations.

Competencies

• Demonstrated competency in system trouble-shooting and problem resolution for Dayforce HCM system.
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating queries and reports from HCM system(s).
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills and advanced MS Excel skills.
• PC proficiency in MS Office and Outlook.
• Exceptional project management skills with proven ability to meet deliverables in a complex, geographically dispersed organization.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written communication skills to create effective technical documentation and/or user training materials as required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal and compliance issues in the HR, Payroll, and/or Benefits body of knowledge.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

Works in an office setting and generally sedentary, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds. Must be able to efficiently operate computer keyboard and peripherals to accomplish tasks nearly 100% of work day. Must be able to effectively communicate using telephone, screen-sharing, and/or web-ex or conference calls to accomplish tasks and collaborate efficiently with remote users and customers. Occasional travel, including air travel and overnight stay(s) may be required.