Dayforce HRIS Manager

Centuri Group, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

11d

About The Position

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market. Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.As the Dayforce HRIS Manager, you’ll be the organization’s go‑to expert for optimizing and maintaining our Dayforce platform. You’ll ensure data accuracy, streamline processes, and partner across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and IT to deliver a smooth and efficient employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of HRIS administration experience, with 3+ years of hands on Dayforce configuration across multiple modules.
Expertise configuring at least two Dayforce areas: HR, Time & Attendance/WFM, Payroll, or Benefits.
Strong reporting and data skills: Dayforce Report Writer, Data & Insights, advanced Excel, and file transformations.
Deep understanding of HR, payroll, and benefits processes, compliance standards, and data governance.
Ability to troubleshoot cross module issues, manage projects, communicate clearly, and deliver training.
Proven ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and operate in a fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multistate or multi country environments, union environments, or high volume hourly workforces (preferred).
Exposure to APIs, SFTP integrations, identity management, and SSO (preferred).
Certifications such as Dayforce module certifications, SHRM CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or payroll certifications (FPC/CPP) (preferred).

Responsibilities

Serve as the organization’s Dayforce subject matter expert, owning configuration, data governance, integrations, reporting, security, and end user support.
Configure and optimize Dayforce modules, including HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, WFM/Scheduling, Benefits, Recruiting/Onboarding, Performance, Compensation, and Learning.
Lead release management, including impact analysis, regression testing, documentation, and deployment.
Maintain data accuracy, governance standards, audit routines, and role based security.
Partner with Payroll and Benefits to troubleshoot pay calculations, tax setups, accruals, deductions, timekeeping issues, and benefit configurations.
Support open enrollment, life events, eligibility rules, rates, and carrier feeds.
Coordinate integrations (ATS, LMS, ERP/GL, benefits carriers, SSO/IDP, background check vendors) using APIs, SFTP, and flat file feeds.
Provide Tier 2/3 HRIS support and manage ticket resolution and documentation.
Develop and deliver training, process documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.
Drive continuous improvement, streamline HR processes, and contribute to cross functional projects.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, IRS rules, state/local tax laws, and data privacy standards.
Support internal and external audits and maintain control documentation.