Dayforce IT HCM Business Systems Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div>Hello, <ul><li><b>Job Title: </b><b>Dayforce </b>IT HCM Business Systems Analyst</li><li>IP: V-dart</li><li><b>Job Type: </b>12-month </li><li><b>Location</b>: 3–4 days/week onsite at one of: Glendora, CA; Fresno, CA; Vancouver, WA; Federal Way, WA; Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; or Tucson, AZ</li><li>Work Arrangement Onsite 3–4 days/week; no relocation support</li><li><b>Engagement Type</b> Contract</li><li><b>Work Authorization </b>U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder </li></ul><br /><br /><b>ROLE OVERVIEW</b><br /> CalPortland is moving off SAP HCM and onto Dayforce HCM, targeting a January 2027 go-live, and needs a Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst to own the Dayforce rollout on the business side. The client currently lacks in-house Dayforce expertise and is mid-implementation with an SI partner, so this person will set up and support the HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams and become the internal go-to Dayforce expert. <br /><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b><br /> • Act as the IT-HCM subject matter expert, collaborating with stakeholders to define and document business needs <br /> • Configure, administer, and optimize Dayforce across Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits modules <br /> • Guide the implementation partner through go-live, validating approach and best practices <br /> • Communicate major release updates and their impact to HR, Benefits, and Payroll teams <br /> • Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform audits/validations to ensure data integrity <br /> • Develop and execute test plans and audit processes; secure business sign-off <br /> • Partner with developers on integrations to third-party vendors and enterprise systems <br /> • Create and maintain documentation (process flows, configuration guides, test scripts) <br /> • Support compliance, JSOX audit requirements, and year-end payroll processing <br /><b>REQUIREMENTS / MUST-HAVES</b><br /> • Implementation-level expertise across Dayforce Core HR, WFM, Payroll, and Benefits modules <br /> • Experience as a BSA on the IT side of HR, Benefits, and Payroll, including multiple system integrations <br /> • Understanding of how backend HR/employee data interacts with third-party providers and external applications <br /> • Ability to translate business requirements into system configuration and vice versa <br /> • Familiarity with union environments and California labor law (meal/rest breaks, split shifts, overtime, final pay) preferred <br /> • Strong knowledge of benefits/payroll integration with Finance (GL posting) and third-party providers (tax, garnishments, benefits) <br /> • SAP exposure is a plus, since the business must keep the existing SAP ERP running through the transition <br /> • Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, HR, Business Administration, or related field; SAP/SuccessFactors or PMP certification a plus <p>Powered by JazzHR</p><p>iHKkiLHyg4</p></div></div>