Dayforce Benefits Implementation Consultant

NextGen Staffing

Dallas, TX, United States

3 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.wayup.com

Tech stack

Unit Testing Software as a Service Data Files Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Microsoft Office Oracle (Applications) SAP (Applications) SQL Databases Systems Integration Extensible Markup Language (XML) Automated Data Processing (ADP) HR Software

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Ceridian Dayforce Integration Tests Information Technology People Soft Workday

Job description

Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of Dayforce Benefits implementations
Lead benefits-focused client discovery sessions, document requirements, and translate them into Dayforce configuration
Configure Dayforce Benefits modules, including plan setup, eligibility rules, enrollment rules, rates, and employee self-service
Support and lead open enrollment planning, configuration, testing, and client readiness activities
Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities related to benefits
Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting notes and deliverables
Partner closely with Project Managers to provide updates on tasks, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
Advise clients on Dayforce and benefits administration best practices to maximize efficiency and employee experience
Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors (carriers, brokers, integrations)
Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee and benefits data
Perform benefits data audits and recommend corrective actions
Provide post-go-live consulting support for benefits administration and open enrollment cycles
Support benefits-related integrations and file feeds, including carrier interfaces
Serve as a subject-matter expert for Dayforce Benefits functionality
Support Organizational Readiness activities, including employee communications and enrollment readiness
Review client benefits policies and plan designs and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field
3-5 years of software or HRIS implementation experience with a strong focus on Benefits Administration
Hands-on experience implementing benefits and open enrollment within SaaS/Cloud HCM platforms
Experience with one or more of the following systems: Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), Workday, UKG, ADP, Ultimate, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other benefits administration systems
Strong understanding of benefits administration processes, including eligibility, enrollments, life events, and open enrollment
Experience supporting or leading annual open enrollment cycles
Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus
Working knowledge of benefits-related data files, integrations, and interfaces
Proficiency in SQL and XML is a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and project workstreams simultaneously
Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client-facing sessions
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (especially during open enrollment seasons)
Willingness to travel on a limited basis