Manager, HR Technology (Dayforce)

The Manager, HR Technology serves as the HR/People product and project owner, responsible for the lifecycle management of HR technology solutions, with a strong focus on Dayforce. This role leads the resources, prioritization, and execution of system enhancements, projects, and releases to support HR and business objectives. The position partners closely with HR SMEs, IT, payroll and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient, and user-centered solutions.

Associate Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and develop the HR Technology team of Technical Administrators, Analysts and Coordinators at various levels.
• Serve as the product owner for HR/People systems, with a focus on Dayforce and related platforms.
• Manage the HR Technology product roadmap projects, release cycles and enhancement requests, from inception through execution including post-execution evaluation/modifications.
• Allocate and manage internal and external resources effectively to ensure timely and successful delivery in alignment with HR focus areas, organizational priorities, and associate experience goals.
• Guide and support translation of business needs into functional and technical requirements, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value.
• Work closely with AskHR to establish governance practices, timelines, processes/documentation, and metrics to track progress and outcomes.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) for Dayforce modules and integrations, and primary escalation point to Dayforce.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and deployment activities for system changes and releases.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes through technology, automation, and system optimization.
• Drive adoption and utilization of Dayforce modules and integrated systems.
• Evaluate system performance and user feedback to recommend improvements and innovative solutions.
• Partner with HR leadership, IT teams, and business units to understand needs and prioritize solutions.
• System integrity including; data accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, monitor system controls, security roles, and audit processes.
• Establish and maintain governance standards, documentation, and best practices for HR systems.
• Provide communication, training, and change management support for system initiatives.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information/Data Systems, Business, or related field required.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR Technology, HRIS, or related roles inclusive of the following:

• 3 years leading successful HR Technology cross functional projects.
• Strong expertise in Dayforce, including multiple module configurations, security and system administration.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in complex reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with integrations, APIs, and HR data architecture.
• PMP, Agile, or similar certification preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk and hear.
• The employee will frequently use hands to operate phone and computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• This position has a Remote location: Associate will have no regular requirement to be on-site. Travel on-site is limited to special events.