HR Technology Analyst

About the role

The HR Technology Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration, support, and continuous improvement of the organization’s HR systems, with Dayforce as the primary platform. This role balances hands-on system administration, employee and HR user support, reporting and analytics, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key Dayforce administration resource, providing support to Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Talent modules as applicable.
• Configure and maintain system workflows, business processes, eligibility rules, security roles, and user access.
• Support Dayforce releases and enhancements by testing functionality, documenting changes, and partnering with HR stakeholders on adoption.
• Troubleshoot system issues and work with Dayforce support and vendors to ensure timely resolution.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee and HR user questions related to Dayforce and HR systems.
• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented approach when working, both within HR and cross-functionally.
• Provide timely, accurate, and professional support with a strong focus on excellent customer service.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, job aids, and documentation to support effective system use.
• Support key HR events such as onboarding, open enrollment, and life-event changes from a systems and user-experience perspective.
• Maintain accurate and complete employee data within Dayforce, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Perform regular audits to identify and correct data discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data definitions, controls, and HRIS processes.
• Support data imports, exports, and ongoing file feeds.
• Generate standard and ad-hoc HR reports to support operational, compliance, and leadership needs.
• Build and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Dayforce reporting tools and Power BI.
• Track key HR metrics including headcount, turnover, workforce demographics, and compliance indicators.
• Partner with HR and Finance stakeholders to understand reporting needs and deliver clear, usable insights.
• Collaborate with HR teams on HRIS-related projects, including system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Gather requirements, perform testing, and support implementation of new features or functionality.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, data quality, and the overall user experience.
• Support existing HR system integrations and vendor file feeds, including benefits carrier files.
• Participate in integration testing and troubleshooting in partnership with internal IT teams and external vendors.
• Experience with XML, APIs, or file-based integrations is a plus, but not required to be a primary responsibility.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Hands-on experience administering an HRIS, with Dayforce experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple HR modules and working directly in the system to configure, test, and troubleshoot.
• Understanding of HR data flows across payroll, benefits, and talent processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products required.
• Experience with HR reporting and dashboards; Power BI experience preferred.
• Able to communicate data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well-rounded understanding of core HR functions including payroll, benefits, compensation, recruiting, and performance management.
• Prior experience in HR operations, payroll, or an HR generalist-adjacent role preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5-7+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, payroll, or a related role.
• HRIS or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP or PHR) a plus.

Additional Requirements

• The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from office.
• Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 USD.
• Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking.
• This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance.
• In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.
• Core Global Benefit Offerings include Health & Welfare, Retirement Savings, Paid Time Off, Company-Provided Leave Benefits, Life and Disability Insurance, Work/Life and Wellness Resources, and Locally Relevant Perks and Programs.