Senior Dayforce Benefits Administrator

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Our client an HCM consulting, implementation, and managed services firm, are hiring a Senior Dayforce Benefits Administrator Consultant to lead benefits workstreams across new Dayforce implementations and ongoing managed services (AMS) engagements for their clients.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, configuration, and testing of Dayforce Benefits: benefit plans, eligibility rules, rates and premiums, coverage tiers, life events, dependents/beneficiaries, and open enrollment setup.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot carrier and vendor integrations, including EDI 834 benefit enrollment files and carrier feeds; coordinate file testing and go-live with carriers and third-party administrators.
• Configure and support ACA compliance in Dayforce: measurement and stability periods, ACA eligibility tracking, and Form 1095-C generation and filing.
• Run annual open enrollment cycles for managed services clients: plan-year rollover, rate updates, communications support, and post-enrollment audits.
• Support benefits deductions and payroll integration, and reconcile benefits data between Dayforce, carriers, and payroll.
• Gather requirements, run client workshops, document configuration workbooks, and deliver end-user and administrator training.
• Triage and resolve client support tickets within SLA, identify root causes, and recommend process and configuration improvements.
• Work independently as the client-facing benefits lead; coordinate with project managers, payroll and HR consultants, and client stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years of hands-on Dayforce Benefits configuration and administration experience.
• Active Dayforce Benefits certification (required).
• Proven experience building and supporting carrier EDI 834 integrations.
• Strong working knowledge of ACA compliance, 1095-C reporting, COBRA, HIPAA, and benefits regulations.
• Experience on both full-cycle HCM implementations and post-go-live managed services/support.
• Strong client communication, requirements gathering, documentation, and project coordination skills.
• Excel/data analysis skills for benefits reconciliation and audits.

Nice to Have Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dayforce Payroll or HR certification; experience with other HCM benefits platforms (UKG, Workday, ADP).
• Benefits administration experience at an employer or broker (CEBS or similar a plus).
• Healthcare, retail, or multi-state employer client experience.

What Would Make You An Outstanding Candidate

• Customer-obsessed: Dedicated to understanding and meeting client needs.
• A strong communicator: Clear and prompt in both written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated & accountable: Takes full ownership of tasks and projects.
• Detail-oriented: Executes work with precision and thoroughness.
• Adaptable & solutions-driven: Comfortable with change and skilled at problem-solving.
• Energetic & enthusiastic: Brings positive energy to clients and the team.
• Analytical: Enjoys working with numbers and data insights.