Dayforce Architect

We're seeking an experienced Dayforce Architect to help lead a global payroll migration and strengthen the long-term stability of a major enterprise HR technology environment. This remote opportunity offers the chance to own end-to-end Dayforce architecture, integrations, and configuration while partnering closely with payroll, benefits, and people technology stakeholders.
Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, configuration, and rollout of Dayforce across payroll, time and attendance, and related HR workflows
• Own end-to-end Dayforce data flows, including inbound and outbound integrations with connected enterprise systems
• Document integration dependencies, payloads, schedules, transformations, and error handling processes
• Design secure, scalable system architecture across legal entities, pay groups, locations, and access controls
• Build and maintain workflows, approvals, and business process configurations aligned to payroll and workforce needs
• Configure payroll elements such as earnings, deductions, tax settings, and off-cycle processing rules
• Support timekeeping setup including schedules, leave policies, accruals, and entitlement rules
• Develop reports, dashboards, and compliance outputs to support operational and regulatory needs
• Lead testing efforts, parallel payroll validation, user acceptance testing, and data migration activities
• Provide ongoing production support, troubleshoot system issues, and drive root cause analysis and preventive fixes
• Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration workbooks, SOPs, and knowledge transfer materials

Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and architecting Ceridian Dayforce in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of international payroll processes, with experience supporting EMEA and SEA regions preferred
• Deep expertise in Dayforce payroll configuration, including tax setups, pay groups, earnings/deductions, and year-end processes
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce Time & Attendance, including scheduling, accruals, leave management, and timekeeping policies
• Solid understanding of Dayforce system architecture, data models, legal entity setup, and org hierarchy design
• Experience administering Dayforce security, including role-based access, data access profiles, and feature permissions
• Working knowledge of Dayforce reporting tools, APIs, and data exchange methods
• Experience with parallel payroll testing, reconciliation, and data validation practices
• Strong documentation, analysis, and stakeholder communication skills
• Comfort working in a collaborative environment with payroll, HR, benefits, and technical teams

Preferred Skills

• Dayforce certification in Payroll, HCM, or a related area
• Experience with Workday HCM as a system of record, especially in migration settings
• Familiarity with Dayforce Continuous Payroll and on-demand pay capabilities
• Exposure to Dayforce Integration Studio and partner ecosystem configurations
• Knowledge of Dayforce Intelligence features and reporting enhancements
• Prior experience supporting high-growth technology or platform organizations
• Familiarity with the Boomi integration platform
• Understanding of SOX compliance considerations for payroll systems

Horizontal is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable workplace where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and believe that diverse teams help create stronger outcomes for everyone.

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