HR Technology Solutions Consultant (Dayforce)

Position Overview (Job-Posting Summary)

We are seeking an experienced HR Technology Solutions Consultant with deep expertise in Dayforce to join our People & Technology Consulting team. This role partners closely with clients to lead system implementations, optimize existing configurations, manage client-side projects, and support HR technology operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Consulting & Advisory

  • Serve as the primary technical advisor for Dayforce implementations and optimizations
  • Consult on Dayforce best practices, standard configurations, and industry approaches
  • Advises clients on design decisions, weighing trade-offs between customization and standardization
  • Provides recommendations on system architecture, module selection, and phasing strategies
  • Guides clients through change management and system adoption challenges

• Discovery & Requirements Analysis

  • Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand business processes, system requirements, and pain points
  • Analyzes current state configurations, workflows, and data structures
  • Documents detailed technical requirements and translates business needs into specific Dayforce configuration specifications
  • Identifies gaps between business requirements and system capabilities, recommending solutions or workarounds
  • Creates functional design documents, configuration specifications, and data mapping documentation

• Dayforce Configuration & Technical Implementation

  • Inspire configuration of Dayforce modules from the ground up including:
  • Core HR: employee records, organizational structures, position management, workflows, security roles, field configurations, business rules
  • Payroll: pay groups, pay policies, pay rules, earnings/deductions, tax configurations, calculation rules, payroll processing workflows
  • Workforce Management: time and attendance rules, scheduling rules, shift patterns, labor allocation, premium rules, accruals, holiday calendars, timesheet configurations
  • Benefits: plan configurations, eligibility rules, rate structures, enrollment workflows, carrier feeds, benefits processing
  • Talent Management: performance management, succession planning, learning management, recruitment (strong plus)
  • Facilitate testing cycles (UAT) including test script creation, issue logging, and defect resolution
  • Troubleshoot system and data issues, conduct system audits, and recommend enhancements that improve usability and compliance
  • Support release management, regression testing, and new feature enablement

• Client-side Project Management

  • Lead or support project scoping, planning, timeline creation, resource coordination, and milestone tracking
  • Provide structured project status updates, risks, decisions, and recommendations to client stakeholders
  • Manage vendor relationships on behalf of clients, ensuring quality, alignment, and accountability
  • Support change management activities and stakeholder communication

• Implementation Support

  • Support client teams through go-live readiness, cutover planning, stabilization, and post-implementation optimization
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer to client HR/HRIS teams

• Staff Augmentation & Operational Support

  • Serve as an interim Dayforce, HRIS, or HR operations resource as needed
  • Provide day-to-day system support including configuration changes, reporting, data updates, and troubleshooting

• Collaboration

  • Partner with team members, including associate consultants and subject matter specialists, to ensure high-quality project outcomes
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, methodology development, and service enhancements

• Continuous Improvement

  • Stay current on Dayforce releases, emerging HR tech trends, and new consulting methodologies
  • Identify opportunities to enhance internal processes, tools, and client delivery approaches

Competencies

• Deep technical aptitude and hands-on system configuration skills
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to work with large, complex data sets
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
• Client service orientation with ability to build credibility quickly
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to lead teams and manage project workstreams
• Self-directed with ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic client environments

Working Style

• Highly self-directed and able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent client engagements
• Adept at building credibility quickly with clients and internal teams
• Works effectively in both structured and fluid environments
• Professional presence with strong facilitation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field strongly preferred, OR equivalent work experience in HR technology implementation and configuration
• Four to seven years of professional experience in HR technology Implementation, administration, or configuration
• Required technical configuration and end-user experience in at least two of the following Dayforce modules:
• Workforce Management
• Payroll
• Benefits
• Core HR (Talent module experience a strong plus)
• Experience leading or supporting Dayforce implementations, major enhancements, or optimization projects
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering consulting or professional services

Department Information

• Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

• Required Travel: Up to 25%

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

Department Information

• HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.