Senior HR Systems Analyst - Dayforce

Great Minds•Washington, DC

22h•$88,000 - $98,000•Remote

About The Position

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms. We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes. We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact. Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, PhD Science, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide. Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application. Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy. PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works. These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students. Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support. Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale. Job Purpose Reporting to the Manager, HR Systems, the Senior Human Resources Systems Analyst will maintain and enhance the HR department’s systems and processes while supporting the implementation of new technologies, integrations, and systems. This role is a critical part of the company’s HR technology environment with an emphasis on system configuration, reporting, analytics, and continual improvement of the end-user experience. It is part of a lean team dedicated to driving efficiency within the HR department to support the business. At a high level, responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing key areas of Dayforce HCM, configuring complex features and solutions aligned with business requirements, interfacing directly with HR teams to solve technical issues and answer questions, communicating with the team’s manager and the team directly and concisely, and processing system transactions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working with HR systems, including feature/module configuration and reporting
Ability to work independently in a remote setting
A strong understanding of Microsoft Excel
Experience applying best practices associated with data manipulation and data management
Experience working in a Microsoft 365 business environment
Experience working with XML or a similar markup language
Experience solving complex technical issues
Understanding of basic application lifecycle management principles
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
Innate desire and drive to expand on technical knowledge and skills
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and pride of work produced and efficiency
Concise and direct verbal and written communication
Acute attention to detail
Consistent application of analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills
Flexible and collaborative approach to work
Growth mindset and a positive, can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience working with HR systems
3+ years working at a company with 500 to 2000 employees
A strong understanding of Python or another coding language
Knowledge of federal and state U.S. compliance requirements
Knowledge of common policies and procedures across human resources functions

Responsibilities

Configure forms, reports, and workflows to suit business requirements.
Configure system features, such as onboarding, performance, learning, succession, and recruitment.
Configure and maintain security of HR system features and data.
Gather, synthesize, and interpret data to address business needs.
Partner with IT and software teams (Azure, Benefits Carriers, Concur, GPTW) to ensure data flow and accuracy.
Enhance existing HR systems artifacts, processes, and systems to facilitate automated workflows and processes.
Follow best practices and team standards associated with data management and system maintenance.
Deliver updates regarding Major Release to HR/Company teams highlighting key changes and enhancement opportunities.
Maintain accuracy of HR data.
Maintain documentation associated with team processes and standards.
Serve as the primary point of contact for solving complex backend/data issues across technical HR systems.
Partner with relevant stakeholders to gather requirements and solidify solutions.
Provide regular updates on progress and escalate issues as necessary.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing appropriately.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.