At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance payroll systems and resolve complex issues using Ceridian Dayforce.
- Company: Join Robert Half, a leader in talent solutions with a focus on your success.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work model, and access to free online training.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving payroll processes and user experiences.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in payroll with strong Ceridian Dayforce expertise.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a client organization in Mississauga, Ontario through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position is suited to someone with strong Ceridian Dayforce expertise who can strengthen payroll system performance, resolve complex issues, and improve the effectiveness of payroll-related processes. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions that support operational accuracy, compliance, and a better user experience.
Location: Mississauga, ON (Pearson Airport area)
Work model: 3 days onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the current Dayforce setup to uncover configuration weaknesses, process bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve system performance.
- Investigate and resolve functional issues affecting payroll calculations, integrations, workflows, and reporting within the Dayforce environment.
- Drive system enhancements and corrective actions that increase reliability, efficiency, and usability across payroll and related functions.
- Partner with payroll, HR, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and convert business needs into sustainable Dayforce solutions.
- Review end-to-end workflows across payroll, time tracking, benefits, scheduling, and HR processes to recommend practical improvements.
- Coordinate testing activities, confirm results, and maintain clear documentation for updates, fixes, and configuration changes.
- Share subject matter guidance and best practices with internal teams to build confidence and long-term capability in managing the system.
- Ensure all configuration updates and process improvements remain aligned with compliance obligations and internal policy standards.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of experience in payroll, payroll systems, or Dayforce-focused consulting roles.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce, including configuration, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
- Demonstrated experience supporting payroll operations, payroll functions, and benefits-related processes.
- Ability to analyze business workflows and recommend scalable improvements across interconnected system modules.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams such as payroll, HR, and IT to deliver system-related solutions.
- Solid understanding of testing, validation, and documentation practices for system updates and enhancements.
- Familiarity with Concur and related enterprise applications is considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear guidance and knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders.
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