Senior Consultant - Dayforce (Benefits)

At OnActuate, we cultivate talent from around the globe to deliver Microsoft and Dayforce solutions to customers across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Being People First is our core value, and this influences the ways in which we support and develop our team, and the ways in which we build relationships with our clients. Our delivery teams work collaboratively to ensure we provide the best solutions that truly fit our customer’s needs, and they are supported by our OA Labs team in forging our path into the future – exploring and integrating cutting‑edge innovations into the solutions we provide. A career at OnActuate allows you to create an impact globally.
ABOUT THE ROLEReports To:
Senior VP-HCM Practice
Type:
Contractor (option to hire)
Location:
Remote/Hybrid, dependent on location. Based anywhere in Canada or the United States. Some travel may be required.
Experience:
5+ years' experience with Dayforce
Salary:
$120 - $160 CAD;
based on experience
Please note that this contract does not guarantee fixed hours. Work hours may vary based on business needs and project requirements.
To support our growing HCM function, we are seeking a senior Dayforce Benefits consultant with strong solution implementation experience. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on Dayforce Benefits leading full-cycle implementations of the Benefits module. You will work closely with client stakeholders, internal project teams, and technical resources to ensure implementations are delivered on time, on scope, and ensure that OnActuate solutions are implemented effectively.
Occasional travel to client sites may be required in support of business development activities and at industry events. Essential to this role is the ability to work in partnership with our partners, clients, and technical team, to plan and execute successful HCM solution implementations.
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end Dayforce Benefits implementations including discovery, configuration, UAT, training, go-live, and support
Work directly with our customers to conduct detailed requirements gathering sessions with client stakeholders across HR, Operations, and IT
Configure Dayforce benefit plan and deductions.
Develop and maintain implementation documentation including design specifications, test scripts, and training materials
Deliver end-user and administrator training tailored to client environments
Provide post-implementation support and troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with support team
Identify and escalation risks or scope changes proactively
Work with our internal teams to enhance current delivery procedures
Work with our internal sales, technical, and delivery teams to deliver on client implementation goals
Prefer working in a collaborative, cross-team capacity. This role requires you to work across functions and departments to bring the project to a successful live status
Technical and functional requirements gathering
Travel as required
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on Dayforce Benefits implementation experience is essential to success in this role preferably in complex and/or public sector sites.
Demonstrated ability to configure Dayforce Benefits module.
In‑depth knowledge of Benefits in Dayforce is required, and experience with other Dayforce modules such as and Core HR, Payroll, and WFM module are assets
Applicable business experience, preferred (HR, payroll, or general business) is an asset
Ability to lead and facilitate customer workshops and sessions Strong understanding of workforce management principles and best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fully remote setting
Dayforce certification in Benefits an asset
If you're passionate about WFM technology and love helping organizations run smarter — we'd love to hear from you.
Why OnActuate?Our people-first policies define who we are as an organization. We offer a flexible and remote work environment, employer-paid benefits, and competitive time-off and pay. We actively encourage professional development and career growth in each team member. We encourage individuals from all ethnic groups, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities to become part of our team.
We are proud to be certified by Great Place to Work™ in Canada and India.
Additional InformationYou must be legally able to work in Canada or the United States.
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