Sr. Payroll Systems Analyst (Dayforce) - Fixed Term

About Us

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Dayforce payroll expert to help stabilize and improve our global payroll environment. This is a fixed-term role focused on reviewing, diagnosing, correcting, and streamlining our Dayforce payroll system. The right person will be comfortable working hands-on in configuration, identifying what is not working, determining root causes, and implementing changes to improve data accuracy, simplify design, and increase system reliability. This is not a passive support role. You will be expected to actively fix and improve the system, not just analyze it.

Responsibilities

• System Review, Diagnosis and Configuration (Primary Focus)
  • Assess current Dayforce payroll configuration, data structures, and processes to identify issues, inconsistencies, and unnecessary complexity
  • Perform root cause analysis of payroll defects, data issues, and process breakdowns
  • Directly configure and update Dayforce to resolve issues and improve system performance
  • Simplify and standardize pay rules, eligibility logic, data structures, and reporting outputs
  • Identify patterns and systemic issues to prevent recurring defects and reduce rework
• Payroll System and Data Management
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for the Dayforce Payroll module
  • Support payroll operations from a systems perspective to ensure accuracy and stability
  • Investigate and resolve issues related to pay eligibility, data imports, integrations, and vendor files
  • Analyze downstream impacts of configuration and data changes
• Analytics, Reporting and Insights
  • Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards to support payroll operations and decision making
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
  • Define and maintain data definitions and reporting standards to improve consistency
• Process Simplification and Improvement
  • Lead efforts to clean up and streamline payroll processes and system design
  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend changes that improve usability and reduce complexity
  • Partner with internal teams and vendors to improve data quality and system outcomes
  • Support targeted improvement efforts tied to stabilization and long-term sustainability
• Business Partnership
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and connect them to system solutions
  • Clearly communicate system capabilities, limitations, and recommended changes
  • Act as a practical, solutions-oriented partner focused on outcomes

Qualifications

• A hands-on problem solver who does not just identify issues but fixes them
• Strong systems thinker who understands how configuration decisions impact payroll outcomes
• Focused on simplification, standardization, and long-term sustainability
• Comfortable working directly in the system and partnering across teams
• Experience working in a complex environment to find root cause of problems

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Dayforce payroll required
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and configure Dayforce to resolve complex issues
• Strong root cause and impact analysis skills across systems and data flows
• Experience working with large, complex data sets
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience with Workday HCM or other HR systems is a plus
• Ability to assess business requirements against system functionality and identify gaps
• Strong communication skills, clear and direct, able to explain technical concepts simply
• Highly detail oriented with strong follow through and documentation discipline
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment

Work Environment

This is a remote, fixed-term engagement focused on system cleanup, stabilization, and optimization. There may be potential for extension based on business needs and performance. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000-105,000 annually. Please note that the pay range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits

Our complete benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k plan with company match