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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Dayforce System Analyst - **Company:** Vetpartners Limited - **Location:** York, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, System Configuration, Data Migration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Ceridian Dayforce, Tools for Reporting, Core HR - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a4b7b4ae93d87a2a ## About the Role * Significant experience administering Dayforce within a complex organisation. * Strong knowledge of Dayforce Core HR and in HRIS / People systems generally. * Experience configuring workflows, security, organisational structures and reporting. * Knowledge of payroll configuration principles and supporting payroll-related system activities. * Experience delivering Dayforce implementations, acquisitions or organisational integrations. * Experience with Data Migration, APIs and Integrations, and GDPR compliance. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., * Experience supporting multi-country Dayforce environments. * Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and European payroll practices. * Experience with APIs, integrations, SQL or reporting tools. * Familiarity with project delivery methodologies or service management tools such as Freshservice. ## Description Help shape and optimise a critical HR system that supports colleagues across VetPartners. As our Senior Dayforce System Analyst, you'll be the technical expert behind our Dayforce platform, ensuring it is secure, efficient and continually evolving to meet the needs of the business., You'll take the lead in administering, configuring and improving our Dayforce HCM platform, working closely with HR, Payroll, IT and operational teams. From supporting acquisitions and organisational change to enhancing reporting and automation, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, scalable people systems that enable better business decisions, across our organisation. We've more than 13000 colleagues, focussed ultimately on our animal patients, across 9 countries, at our varied veterinary practices. Practically the role will be based in York - where we have our Central Support Office and team working on Dayforce. A degree of hybrid working is possible with some days worked from home. What you'll be doing * Lead the configuration, administration and ongoing optimisation of the Dayforce platform across Core HR and related modules. * Support acquisitions and organisational changes by building structures, migrating employee data and coordinating successful system onboarding. * Configure workflows, security roles, forms, notifications and business processes to improve efficiency and user experience. * Develop meaningful reports and dashboards that provide valuable insights for HR and business leaders. * Support payroll-related system configuration, testing and issue investigation, working closely with Payroll teams to ensure accurate outcomes. * Act as the senior technical expert for Dayforce, resolving complex issues, advising stakeholders and mentoring colleagues. * Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate processes, simplify administration and make the most of new Dayforce functionality. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1468-hr-tech-and-ai-trends-and-where-you-can-start) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [How Trust, Healthy Tension, and Sustainable Culture Shape the Future of Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1711-how-trust-healthy-tension-and-sustainable-culture-shape-the-future-of-work) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)