Dayforce Lead Technical Specialist

Are you our next Dayforce Champion? Do you have experience with Dayforce software implementation, strong problem-solving skills, and exceptional customer service? We would love to hear from you!

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary or Day Rate
• Full-time Position
• Client Based – North Ryde
• Join a fast-growing, exciting consultancy with a supportive team

About Us:

We’re a growing consultancy specialising in payroll, workforce management, and HCM solutions based in New Zealand but with a growing presence in Australia. Our team brings deep industry expertise and hands-on experience supporting some of the largest employers and software vendors across New Zealand and Australia.

We work with organisations nationwide to simplify payroll, stay compliant, improve workforce processes and turn people data into meaningful business insights. Passionate about what we do and focused on delivering real results, we pride ourselves on providing practical, people-focused solutions that make a genuine difference.

About the role:

We’re currently seeking a Senior Dayforce specialist with experience across the full suite of Dayforce modules. Unusually, this specialist position will be based initially for 12 months on our client site in the northern suburbs of Sydney to support them exclusively across a variety of Dayforce related projects.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for implementing and further enhancing, Dayforce solutions with a strong focus on Australian payroll compliance, time and attendance, workforce management functionality, Platform HR and Talent modules (specifically, Recruitment & Onboarding and Compensation).

You’ll work directly with the client’s Program Manager, P&C and Operations leadership teams to understand the organisation’s needs, configure the system and deliver practical solutions that improve their HRIS, payroll and workforce operations. This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making an impact.

Key Areas of Responsibility will include:

• Deliver expert Dayforce consulting services, with a strong focus on Australian HRIS talent modules, payroll and workforce management best practices.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, taking the time to understand their business goals, compliance needs and operational challenges.
• Support client’s post-implementation by investigating issues, resolving configuration and processing errors and providing practical, timely solutions.
• Translate complex legislation, company policies, and employment agreements into accurate system configurations.
• Conduct detailed testing activities including unit, scenario, and parallel run testing to ensure successful deployment.
• Work with supporting Business Analysts to:
• analyse, cleanse and validate complex data sets to support smooth data migration and system accuracy.
• Assist with data extraction and cleansing to prepare for system implementation or transition
• Document configurations, user procedures, resolutions, and client-specific processes using tools like Word, Jira, and Confluence
• Collaborate with technical consultants and vendor support teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Set clear expectations and proactively communicate status updates, risks and impacts to both internal and external stakeholders on project related activities.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years proven experience with implementing & supporting Dayforce, particularly across payroll and workforce management modules.
• Confident leading client-facing design workshops, facilitating discovery sessions and translating business needs into system requirements.
• Skilled in documenting functional and technical requirements, writing clear specification documents, and supporting configuration delivery.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders from frontline users to executive sponsors.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a consulting team environment.
• Comfortable working in fast-moving projects, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting timelines and evolving client needs.
• Technically capable and quick to learn new systems and processes.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel, with experience producing documentation, analysing data, and supporting change.
• Experience with multiple Dayforce platform, talent, payroll or workforce management modules.
• Australian payroll or compliance experience is beneficial but not required

What you will receive:

• Work with like-minded and supportive people. Be a part of a rapidly growing Australian Dayforce practice.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary or day rate.
• The opportunity to become Dayforce Certified.