Dayforce Solution Architect

This remote contract role leads the architecture and end-to-end delivery of Ceridian Dayforce HCM solutions for complex enterprise environments. You will translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions spanning HR, Payroll, Time, Benefits, and Workforce Management. The position combines deep functional expertise with technical architecture, integration strategy, and hands-on solution design. You will collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and technical teams throughout discovery, blueprinting, configuration, and deployment. The role also provides technical leadership to ensure solution integrity, adoption, and long-term optimization. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise HCM transformation initiatives while applying best practices across the Dayforce ecosystem.

• 10+ years of experience implementing Dayforce HCM solutions in a lead or solution architect capacity.
• Deep expertise across multiple Dayforce modules, such as Payroll, Time, Workforce Management, Benefits, HR, Recruiting, and Onboarding.
• Strong understanding of the Dayforce data model, workflows, security, and Continuous Calculation capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce APIs, web services, XML, and integration frameworks.
• Proven experience leading discovery, blueprinting, requirements, and solution design sessions.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale HCM or HRIS transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of HCM solution architecture, integration patterns, and enterprise technology environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, Operations, and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently while providing strong architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle.