Dayforce Payroll Implementation Consultant

Job Title

Dayforce Payroll Implementation Consultant

Job Summary

EnForce Consulting, an HR-Path Company, is seeking a Dayforce Payroll Implementation Consultant to support the successful deployment of Ceridian Dayforce Payroll solutions across a diverse client base. This role participates in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and post–go-live support, with a primary focus on payroll administration and payroll processing cycles.

The Consultant is responsible for gathering payroll-specific requirements, configuring Dayforce Payroll modules, managing client expectations, identifying risks, and communicating effectively with Project Managers and client stakeholders. This role may also provide Organizational Readiness consulting and guidance to Associate Consultants, especially related to payroll processes and employee-facing readiness.

We are very open to candidates who have payroll implementation experience in another HRIS or payroll platform and are excited and ready to be cross-trained and certified in Ceridian Dayforce. This role can be fully remote, or hybrid in Dallas, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

Job Benefits

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)

Paid holidays

Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location