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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HR Integrations IT Specialist / Engineer - **Company:** McKesson - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $101,000.0 - $168,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Cyber Security, Data Validation, Data Dictionary, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Synchronization, Relational Databases, Middleware, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SSL Extension, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Netsuite, Proprietary Software, Regression Testing, Azure Active Directory, Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), Service Pack, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XPath, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Data Server Interface, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Boomi, Zapier, Ceridian Dayforce, Information Technology, ISO 20022 Standard, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, 3-tier Architectures, Cloud Integration, Webhooks, Mulesoft, Servicenow - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mckesson.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/USA-VA-Richmond/HR-Integrations-IT-Specialist---Engineer_JR0152104 ## About the Role * Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience., * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. * Experience: 4+ years of hands-on integration engineering experience specifically focused on the Dayforce (Ceridian) HCM platform. * Technical Mastery: + Demonstrated proficiency in authoring XSLT, XML, and XPath for Dayforce Data Transformations. + Hands-on experience building and consuming Dayforce Web Services APIs (REST / SOAP) and Webhooks. + Experience utilizing enterprise iPaaS tools (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Logic Apps, or Workato) to integrate Dayforce with third-party software. + Strong relational database and querying skills (SQL) for data validation, testing, and mapping. + Expertise with secure file transfer protocols (SFTP/FTPS) and PGP encryption. * Domain Knowledge: + Functional understanding of Dayforce HCM architecture (Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, HR). + Knowledge of identity lifecycle provisioning (Active Directory/Okta syncs), EDI 834 formats, and banking transmission protocols. Preferred Certifications * Dayforce Integration Specialist Certification (Ceridian/Dayforce Certified Professional) * Dell Boomi Associate/Professional Developer or MuleSoft Certified Developer * AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Integration Associate ## Description The HR Integrations IT Specialist / Engineer serves as the core technical authority responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and monitoring all automated data interfaces connecting the Dayforce HCM platform with downstream business applications, IT infrastructure, and external third-party vendors. Leveraging Dayforce's Web Services APIs, XML/XSLT Data Transformations, and secure file protocols, this role ensures seamless real-time and batch data flows for employee lifecycle management (JML/IAM), multi-state payroll, benefit carrier feeds (834 EDI), General Ledger (GL) postings, and enterprise ERP syncs. Key Responsibilities 1. Dayforce Integration Architecture & API Engineering * Design, develop, test, and deploy inbound and outbound data integrations using Dayforce Data Transformations (XML, XSLT, XPath), Dayforce Web Services APIs (REST/SOAP), and Webhooks. * Configure middleware / iPaaS integrations (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Logic Apps, Workato) to orchestrate data movement between Dayforce and enterprise systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow). * Build automated secure file exchanges using SFTP/FTPS protocols with mandatory PGP/GPG encryption for sensitive vendor interfaces. 2. Identity Management (IAM) & Core Business Interfaces * Partner with IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security to maintain automated Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) employee provisioning feeds connecting Dayforce master data to Identity & Access Management (IAM) tools like Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Active Directory. * Build and maintain 834 EDI carrier feeds to health plans, 401(k)/pension provider interface files, timekeeping interfaces, and custom General Ledger (GL) posting exports. * Build and audit banking/payroll file transformations, ensuring strict adherence to ACH / NACHA and ISO 20022 formats. 3. Systems Monitoring, Security & Troubleshooting * Actively monitor Dayforce integration execution logs, establish automated error notification alerts, and resolve payload failures, schema mismatches, or network timeouts. * Implement strict data security controls across all Dayforce data interfaces to safeguard confidential employee PII, compensation data, and health records in transit (SOC 1/2, HIPAA, GDPR/CCPA). * Serve as the Tier 3 technical point of contact for integration outages, API endpoint updates, and data synchronization issues. 4. Dayforce Updates, Testing & Governance * Lead regression testing and schema validation for all active integrations during Dayforce Service Packs, weekly platform updates, and API version deprecations. * Maintain comprehensive integration mapping documents, technical specs, data dictionaries, and API endpoint inventories within the IT knowledge repository. * Enforce IT Change Management procedures and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices across all Dayforce integration builds. ## 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) - [Scrape, Train, Predict: The Lifecycle of Data for AI Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1652-scrape-train-predict-the-lifecycle-of-data-for-ai-applications) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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