HRIS Specialist

Key Responsibilities

HR Technology Ownership & Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Dayforce HCM.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize modules including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, and Analytics.
• Act as system owner for additional HR technology platforms (e.g., Pave, Culture Amp, Built), ensuring proper configuration, integrations, user access, and data integrity.
• Oversee system integrations between Dayforce and other HR tools, ensuring accurate and secure data flow.
• Manage system updates, testing cycles, and release deployments across platforms.
• Administer user roles, permissions, and access controls in alignment with governance standards.
• Partner with vendors to manage service contracts, system enhancements, and issue resolution.

Data Governance, Integrity & Compliance

• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee employee lifecycle transactions (hires, terminations, job changes, compensation updates).
• Maintain strong data governance standards, documentation, and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and data privacy requirements.
• Manage data imports/exports and support integration integrity between HRIS and other systems (e.g., Payroll).
• Support data security reviews and access audits across the HR tech stack.

Reporting, Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Develop and maintain dashboards, custom reports, and analytics tools to support leadership decision-making.
• Design automated and self-service reporting solutions for stakeholders.
• Generate recurring reports related to payroll, benefits, workforce demographics, engagement, time-off utilization, and budgeting.
• Support organizational initiatives through data insights (e.g., engagement surveys, workforce planning).
• Identify trends and opportunities for process optimization using predictive and descriptive analytics.
• Continuously explore advancements in HR technology, analytics, automation, and AI to enhance system capability.

User Support & Enablement

• Provide Tier 2/3 support for Dayforce inquiries through internal ticketing systems.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Deliver training tailored to HR, Payroll, People Leaders, and end-users.
• Support onboarding/offboarding access processes and ensure secure system transitions.
• Promote system adoption and continuous learning across the organization.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and streamline workflows across the HR tech ecosystem.
• Partner cross-functionally to support process improvements.