Business system analyst (contract)

Job Overview A contract position for a Project Business Systems Analyst focused on the implementation of Dayforce within the Total Rewards domain.

Where You’ll Be Focusing

Project Support: Work closely with the Manager, Total Rewards Systems and the Implementation Lead to facilitate the smooth implementation of Dayforce. Provide expert guidance on system capabilities, configurations, data infrastructure and integrations with existing systems. Understand industry best practices and apply this knowledge to optimize systems functionality

Business & System requirements: Collaborate with Total Rewards SMEs to gather and document comprehensive business and system requirements. Translate these requirements into actionable plans and solutions

Technical expertise: Provide technical expertise to ensure Dayforce meets the organization’s needs. Troubleshoot technical issues, conduct system testing, and work with the implementation team to ensure optimal system functionality

Integrations: Work closely with IT project teams to manage effective integrations with third‑party vendors as well as other internal systems. Ensure seamless data flow between Dayforce and other external/internal systems, maintaining data accuracy and system reliability

Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with Project SME’s and third‑party vendors to understand their APIs, data structures, and integration requirements. Collaborate with Total Rewards Directors to support the management of vendor agreements, ensuring that integrations are executed effectively

Data Mapping and Transformation: Create data maps and transformation processes to ensure data consistency and integrity when transferring information between the Dayforce and external systems. This includes data validation, cleansing, and enrichment as needed

System Testing: Collaborate with Total Rewards testing Lead and SMEs to develop test scripts, plans, scenarios and cases to ensure system functions correctly. Participate in system testing and provide feedback for necessary adjustments

Issue Resolution: Act as a primary point of contact for technical issues, integrations, and testing during each phase of the project. Troubleshoot problems, provide solutions and elevate complete issues when necessary

Change Management & Transition Planning: Partner with Project Leads to create transition plans for current and future workflows and integrations. Assist in developing change management activities before, during and after cutover

Experience and knowledge of Dayforce implementation is strongly preferred

What You Have To Offer

Undergraduate degree in a related discipline

Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience with HRIS implementation, configuration, and integrations

Strong technical skills with HRIS software, data management, and integration. Experience and knowledge of Dayforce software implementation is strongly preferred

Proven track record in gathering business and system requirements and translating them into effective solutions

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with cross‑functional teams and diverse stakeholders

Strong project management and organizational skills

Subject matter expertise in Total Rewards, HR processes and best practices

Familiarity with relevant Total Rewards compliance and regulations

Certification in HRIS or relevant technical certifications is a plus

Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing integrations between HRIS and third‑party systems

Strong understanding of APIs, data formats, and data transformation processes

Familiarity with integration tools and platforms

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration‑related issues

Knowledge of security and compliance considerations in data integration

Change management and training experience is a plus

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance

Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support

Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security

10% In‑Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs

Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success

Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth

Parental Leave Top‑Up to assist growing families

Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge

Hybrid work model: Presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.

Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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