The Dayforce/HRIS Analyst supports, maintains, and optimizes the Coalition’s Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll platform, Dayforce. This role serves as a technical partner for HR, Payroll, and cross-functional stakeholders by ensuring data integrity, system reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.
The Dayforce/HRIS Analyst contributes to system configuration, testing, reporting, upgrades, and security administration while supporting organizational initiatives, workforce analytics, and grant and compliance reporting needs.
Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business.
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Serve as a primary technical resource for Dayforce users by troubleshooting issues, answering system questions, and providing timely resolution and communication.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other business partners to gather requirements, analyze workflows, and translate business needs into system solutions.
Configure, test, and deploy system enhancements across modules, including Workforce Management, Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Performance Management, Document Management, Time and Attendance, Security, and Reporting.
Monitor Dayforce releases and participates in the Dayforce Community to evaluate new functionality and recommend adoption strategies.
Support system upgrades by coordinating testing plans, validating outcomes, assisting with implementation, and changing communication.
Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and data extracts for internal stakeholders, leadership, and compliance needs.
Modifies and creates custom forms for streamlined processes and compliance. Maintain accurate system setup and organizational data, including job structures, locations, work assignments, and security roles.
Administer system security by maintaining role-based access controls and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.
Conduct regular audits to ensure system integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate data governance.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and recommend improvements to HR and Payroll processes.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Perform regular audits to ensure regulatory compliance, data security, and system integrity.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum 2+ years of professional experience as an HRIS or Systems Analyst.
3–5 years of experience with Ceridian Dayforce or a comparable HR and Payroll platform.
Experience supporting system upgrades, testing strategies, and implementation efforts.
Proficiency in reporting, configuration, troubleshooting, and system administration.
Experience with change management documentation, audits, and compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of SQL and XML.
Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in computer sciences, IT, or other related fields preferred.
Proven expertise in data management and quantitative analysis required.
Demonstrated experience with data management and report creation.
Two or more years of professional experience as a Dayforce Systems Analyst.