Dayforce HRIS System Analyst

Crown Staffing Solutions•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

The Dayforce HRIS System Analyst administers, configures, supports, maintains, and optimizes the Dayforce Human Capital Management (HCM) system. The role is the primary liaison between Human Resources, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders, ensuring system functionality aligns with organizational needs, supports business processes, and improves the employee experience. The analyst supports Dayforce modules and related processes, including HR, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time and Attendance, Compensation, Performance Management, and Learning. The role also develops reporting and analytics, maintains data integrity and security, supports audits and compliance, and trains users. Hours are Monday through Friday and may vary. Overtime and weekends may be required. The work environment is primarily office or remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
3–5+ years of HRIS experience, preferably supporting Dayforce HCM.
Experience with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time Management, and Recruiting systems.
Experience configuring and maintaining HRIS workflows and security structures.
Strong Dayforce HCM administration and configuration experience.
Advanced reporting and analytics skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
Understanding of HR and payroll processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Experience with data imports, exports, and system integrations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Dayforce implementation or advanced configuration experience.
Certified Dayforce Administrator or related Dayforce certifications.
Experience supporting multi-state payroll operations.
Experience with HRIS implementations, upgrades, and change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary system administrator for Dayforce HCM.
Configure and maintain Dayforce modules, including HR, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time and Attendance, Compensation, Performance Management, and Learning.
Troubleshoot system issues and work with Dayforce support to resolve defects and errors.
Monitor system performance and ensure data integrity across modules.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into Dayforce solutions.
Configure workflows, forms, business rules, security roles, and approval processes.
Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
Participate in system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new Dayforce features.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR, Payroll, and leadership teams.
Deliver workforce metrics and compliance reporting, and support audits through accurate data extraction and validation.
Partner with Payroll on payroll configurations and processing activities.
Assist with benefit plan configurations, open enrollment, and eligibility management.
Validate system calculations and support compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain employee data accuracy through audits and data validation.
Develop procedures for data governance and system controls.
Support mass uploads, imports, and data conversion activities.
Create and maintain system documentation, job aids, and standard operating procedures.
Train HR, Payroll, and business users on system functionality and best practices.
Provide end-user support and troubleshooting assistance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Maintain system security, user access, and role-based permissions.
Support internal and external audits related to HR and payroll data.
Perform other duties as assigned.