HRIS Analyst II (Dayforce) - 10888 (Must reside in Colorado)

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless • Quinte West, ON

5d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of professional experience as Dayforce 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.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in computer sciences, IT, or other related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform regular audits to ensure regulatory compliance, data security, and system integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees