Workforce Transformation Consulting - Dayforce – Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate you will be responsible for leading and participating in the successful implementation of Dayforce WFM/Pay/Analytics solutions. You will provide Dayforce product and implementation expertise to our engagements. Enhancing your leadership style, you will motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You will coach, leverage team members’ unique strengths, and manage performance to deliver on client expectations. You will lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way, and embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery. 

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:   

• Analyze and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.   

• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.   

• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.   

• Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.   

• Effectively mentor others and use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.   

• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.   

• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.   

• Simplify complex processes to improve reliability and achieve cost and cycle time reductions, as well as managing work streams of a complex project to implement improvements.   

• Identify and address client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.    

• Learn and perform in functional and technical capacities, which includes the following areas:  

• System application implementations and software configurations  

• Produce deliverables within a diverse, fast paced environment, collaborating effectively across teams and juggling multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.  

• Contribute to innovation initiatives to support modernization of the Payroll functions powered by Dayforce  

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve  

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work  

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives  

• Consulting experience with demonstrated experience in HR/Talent/ WFM/Pay/ Analytics solutions functions via system implementation 

• Good understanding of end-to-end payroll implementations and HR/Talent/ WFM/Pay/ Analytics in a functional lead role 

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization  

• Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills   

• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the business context 

• Ability to navigate complex situations to enhance personal and technical growth 

• Utilize firm methodologies and technology resources effectively 

• Proactively review and verify the quality of deliverables 

• Experience with Dayforce and implementing other HCM/Payroll technologies 

• Preferred experience with Dayforce or other ERP systems solutions, including Workday, SAP, Oracle, ADP, UKG 

Job Requirements and Preferences:  

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) 

• Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 3 years, with Dayforce and implementing other HCM/Payroll technologies  

• Oral and written proficiency in English required (French proficiency will be an asset) 

• Preferred experience with Dayforce or other ERP systems solutions, including Workday, SAP, Oracle, ADP, UKG 

• Have already obtained or have the ability to obtain federal government security clearance 

Responsibilities  

• Lead the implementation of Dayforce Payroll solutions   

• Guide teams in strategic planning and execution   

• Mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and knowledge   

• Achieve successful project delivery and uphold quality standards   

• Refine financial processes to benefit clients   

• Manage client relationships and account expectations   

• Utilize knowledge in Dayforce to drive process improvements   

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment   

What Sets You Apart  

• Prior experience or degree in accounting, Payroll operations or business administration 

• Demonstrating successful hands-on experience managing Dayforce HR/Talent/WFM/Pay implementations   

• Managing large teams on complex global projects   

• Providing cross-functional Dayforce advice   

• Advising on Dayforce technical integration   

• Analyzing business requirements for practical solutions   

• Showcasing thorough Payroll service delivery knowledge   

• Collaborating and building cohesive team relationships   

• Leading Dayforce practice growth through knowledge sharing  

• Maintaining engagement economics and flexibility