Principal WFM Implementation Consultant

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better ™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. About the opportunity The Principal WFM Implementation Consultant participates in all stages of the implementation lifecycle (discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, post go‑live support), under the direction of the Project Manager, and may lead one or more activities. Project responsibilities include gathering customer requirements, configuring the Dayforce solution to meet documented customer requirements, setting and managing customer expectations, providing guidance to Associate Consultants, identifying risks and communicating issues to the Project Manager. The Consultant may also deliver Organizational Readiness consulting in support of Dayforce’s Organizational Readiness toolkit. What you’ll get to do Provide Implementation Services to Customers Document and validate customer’s business requirements and map to Dayforce functionality Configure Dayforce application to meet customer’s documented business requirements Conduct consulting sessions (on the phone and in-person) and document with meeting minutes Attend internal project meetings and provide status on progress of activities and deliverables Provide customers with follow‑up consulting and general assistance in areas of expertise Be a “go‑to” resource for specific functional areas for both internal and external users Work with customers to implement Dayforce Organizational Readiness best practices in preparation for rollout of the Dayforce solution Contribute to internal Implementation initiatives Document solutions and contribute to a solutions repository Document best practices and share with the Practice Focus on Continuing Education Contribute to internal knowledge share; review posted feedback on a continuous basis and respond to questions Participate in Continuing Education sessions Complete new release training on a timely basis; be fully versed on new and/or enhanced functionality in each product release Skills and experience we value Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in HCM / Workforce Management (WFM) application consulting Experience in business process mapping Experience in change management an asset Being fluent in German and English would be major advantage Technical Skills Requirements Proficient in Microsoft Office products Experience with software in a SaaS / Cloud computing environment including experience with HRIS Systems Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL an asset Experience with one or more of the following applications: SAP, Workday, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Kronos, Workbrain/Infor, RedPrairie/JDA, Ultimate, Oracle HR/Payroll, PeopleSoft, Dayforce (preferred) Ability to effectively implement an HRIS module or similar end‑to‑end solution Understanding of common human capital management (HCM) business practices Understanding of different industries and how Dayforce implementation best practices apply to the customer’s business practices Functional Skills Requirements Customer relationship acumen Ability to engage with multiple projects & customers at the same time and manage priorities Excellent organization, communication and collaboration skills Ability to lead and facilitate customer workshops and sessions What’s in it for you Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions. Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits. With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. Fraudulent Recruiting Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. 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