Dayforce System Consultant / Project Manager – Contractor Bench

Remote | Open to candidates in the US, Canada, and Philippines
Contract Opportunities | Future & Upcoming Client Engagements

Align HCM is growing! We’re building a contractor bench of experienced Dayforce HCM System Consultants / Project Managers to support current and upcoming client engagements.

As a Dayforce partner, Align HCM works with organizations to transform their HR and payroll processes through effective HCM solutions. This is an opportunity to connect with our growing Dayforce practice and be considered for contract projects that align with your expertise, availability, and experience.

If you’re passionate about transforming how organizations manage their people, enjoy guiding clients through complex HCM implementations, and thrive on making payroll processes run seamlessly, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a contractor bench opportunity and does not guarantee an immediate project assignment. Candidates who meet our requirements may be added to our contractor bench and contacted when a suitable client engagement becomes available.

What You’ll Do

• Support clients through the full Dayforce HCM implementation lifecycle, from discovery workshops and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, training, deployment, and go-live.

• Configure, implement, and optimize Dayforce Benefits, Talent, and Payroll based on client requirements, business processes, and industry best practices.

• Partner with client stakeholders to understand existing workflows, identify process improvements, and translate business requirements into effective Dayforce solutions.

• Facilitate client workshops, requirements sessions, system demonstrations, and working sessions across assigned functional areas.

• Support functional configuration, system integrations, testing, issue resolution, and deployment activities for Benefits, Talent, and Payroll implementations.

• Assist with module-specific activities, including benefits plan configuration and enrollment, talent management processes, and payroll setup, validation, and balancing, depending on project requirements.

• Develop and maintain requirements documentation, configuration workbooks, test scripts, training materials, and other project deliverables.

• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot functional and configuration issues, and facilitate knowledge transfer to client teams.

• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and fellow consultants to ensure successful delivery across multiple Dayforce HCM workstreams.

• Share Dayforce best practices and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the consulting team.

What You’ll Do

• Support clients through the full Dayforce HCM implementation lifecycle, from discovery workshops and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, training, deployment, and go-live.

• Configure, implement, and optimize Dayforce Benefits, Talent, or Payroll based on client requirements, business processes, and industry best practices.

• Partner with client stakeholders to understand existing workflows, identify process improvements, and translate business requirements into effective Dayforce solutions.

• Facilitate client workshops, requirements sessions, system demonstrations, and working sessions within the assigned functional area.

• Support functional configuration, system testing, issue resolution, and deployment activities for Dayforce implementations.

• Assist with module-specific activities, such as benefits plan configuration and enrollment, talent management processes, or payroll setup, validation, and balancing, depending on the assigned project.

• Develop and maintain requirements documentation, configuration workbooks, test scripts, training materials, project documentation, and other deliverables.

• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot functional and configuration issues, and facilitate knowledge transfer to client teams.

• Collaborate with project managers, functional consultants, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Share Dayforce best practices and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the consulting team.

For Project Manager Applicants:

• Lead and coordinate Dayforce HCM implementation projects, managing project scope, timelines, milestones, resources, risks, issues, and deliverables.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, facilitating status meetings, providing project updates, and ensuring alignment between client expectations and project execution.

• Coordinate functional consultants and technical teams across the implementation lifecycle to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

• Monitor project progress, proactively identify potential roadblocks, manage escalations, and implement mitigation plans.

• Maintain project plans, status reports, RAID logs, and other project governance documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 1 year of hands-on Dayforce implementation experience in at least one of the following modules: Benefits, Talent, or Payroll.

• 3+ years of HCM systems experience in consulting, HRIS, benefits administration, talent management, payroll, project management, or a related field.

• Strong functional knowledge of at least one Dayforce module, with experience supporting implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment.

• Experience with business process mapping, requirements gathering, system configuration, functional testing, and implementation delivery.

• Understanding of relevant HR, benefits, talent management, or payroll processes based on your area of specialization.

• Experience supporting issue resolution, go-live activities, and post-implementation support.

• For Project Manager applicants: Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating HCM system implementations, including project planning, stakeholder management, resource coordination, risk and issue management, and delivery against project timelines. Experience managing Dayforce implementations is strongly preferred.

• Excellent client-facing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment.

• Experience working with SaaS-based HCM platforms.

• Dayforce certification is strongly preferred but not required.

• Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment while collaborating effectively with distributed project teams.

• Availability Preference: Candidates who are not currently employed in a full-time role and can commit to full-time contractor engagements are strongly preferred.

• Contractor Commitment: Must be available to dedicate the required working hours and meet the project schedule and deliverables once assigned to a client engagement.

• For US and Canada candidates: Ability to travel for client engagements as needed, up to 10%.

• For Philippines candidates: Remote position; travel is not required.

• Candidates must have valid authorization to work in their respective country. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Job Type: Contract (remote)

Location:
Remote (US, Canada, PH)

Align HCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our Aligners and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Employment decisions at Align HCM are made without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic that makes our people unique.

We believe diversity fuels innovation and helps create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.