Payroll Specialist- Dayforce & Acquisitions

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If you're motivated, adaptable, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team. Role Summary The Payroll Specialist – Dayforce & Acquisitions is responsible for supporting the successful integration of newly acquired organizations into Dayforce with a primary focus on payroll configuration, payroll testing, compliance validation, and implementation readiness. This role serves as a key operational and technical partner between HR, Payroll, Finance, and implementation stakeholders to ensure payroll systems are configured accurately, tested thoroughly, and deployed successfully. This individual will play a critical role in validating payroll functionality across multiple concurrent acquisitions and HR transformation projects, including payroll setup, earnings and deduction validation, tax and banking configuration support, payroll balancing, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The role requires strong analytical skills, systems thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve payroll-related risks before go-live. The Payroll Specialist– Dayforce & Acquisitions will also support workforce standardization efforts and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and labor requirements, including certified payroll and prevailing wage obligations where applicable. Key Responsibilities Payroll Systems Implementation & Testing Support Dayforce payroll implementations for newly acquired organizations from planning through post-go-live stabilization Configure and validate payroll-related system components including earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups, direct deposit structures, accruals, and labor allocations Lead payroll-focused user acceptance testing (UAT), parallel payroll testing, and payroll balancing activities Develop and execute detailed payroll testing scripts and validation procedures Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll configuration issues prior to production deployment Coordinate payroll cutover activities and support go-live readiness assessments Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and implementation teams to validate payroll outputs and employee pay accuracy Assist with payroll data conversion validation and reconciliation efforts during acquisitions and system transitions HRIS & Process Integration Coordinate migration of employee payroll and workforce data into Dayforce Support standardization of payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, and workforce administration processes Identify gaps between legacy payroll practices and corporate standards and recommend remediation plans Assist with development and maintenance of implementation documentation, SOPs, testing templates, and payroll validation checklists Support reporting validation and payroll audit processes Certified Payroll & Compliance Support setup and validation of certified payroll requirements for acquired entities where applicable Assist in ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws, Davis‑Bacon requirements, and related reporting obligations Validate job classifications, fringe benefit structures, union configurations, and labor allocations in partnership with HR, Payroll, and Finance Support payroll compliance reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting activities Project & Operational Support Support multiple concurrent implementation projects and acquisition integrations Track implementation risks, issues, dependencies, and testing outcomes Participate in implementation planning meetings, status reviews, and post-go-live support activities Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the implementation process Provide end‑user support, troubleshooting assistance, and knowledge transfer where needed Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent practical experience 3–5+ years of experience supporting payroll systems, HRIS implementations, payroll operations, or payroll testing activities Hands‑on experience with payroll validation, payroll balancing, payroll auditing, or payroll system configuration Experience supporting HRIS or payroll system implementations/conversions Strong understanding of payroll processes, taxes, deductions, garnishments, and payroll compliance fundamentals Experience performing system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), or configuration validation Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines in fast‑paced project environments Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Dayforce experience strongly preferred Experience supporting M&A integrations or multi‑entity payroll environments Exposure to certified payroll, prevailing wage, union payroll and reporting, and Davis‑Bacon compliance Experience working in construction, infrastructure, traffic control, or labor‑intensive service industries Experience with payroll tax setup, banking file validation, or GL/payroll reconciliation Knowledge of workforce management and timekeeping integrations FPC/CPP, SHRM‑CP, or related certification preferred Payroll systems expertise Payroll testing and validation HRIS implementation support Strong analytical and reconciliation skills Detail‑oriented with compliance focus Systems troubleshooting and issue resolution Process standardization and documentation Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments Strong organizational and project coordination abilities Collaborative and solutions‑oriented mindset Why This Role Matters This role is critical to ensuring newly acquired organizations are integrated into Dayforce accurately, compliantly, and with minimal disruption to payroll operations. The HRIS & Payroll Implementation Analyst helps protect the organization from payroll errors, compliance risk, operational delays, and implementation failures by ensuring payroll configurations are thoroughly tested and validated before deployment. As acquisition activity continues to grow, this role will directly support scalable integration efforts, operational continuity, and successful Dayforce implementation outcomes across the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC