Dayforce HRIS Analyst

Encore Fire Protection • Pawtucket, RI

18h

About The Position

At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day. Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst with strong Ceridian Dayforce expertise to own the configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Encore’s transition from our legacy HRIS to Dayforce. This role will be instrumental in leading system configuration, data migration, testing, and post-go-live stabilization to ensure a smooth, accurate , and scalable implementation. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience guiding organizations through HRIS transitions, partnering cross-functionally, and translating legacy processes into optimized Dayforce solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in a similar HRIS-focused role, specifically working with Ceridian Dayforce
• Strong technical skills and solid understanding of HR systems and HR processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and building from scratch
• Excellent communicator who can collaborate across functions and influence change

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-state, or complex payroll environments
• Prior involvement in system implementations, M&A integrations, or HRIS consolidations
• Dayforce certifications (Implementation or Advanced Configuration)
• Experience partnering with external implementation consultants
• Advanced reporting or technical skills (PowerBI or SQL) a plus

Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in the end-to-end transition from a legacy HRIS to Dayforce, including planning, configuration, testing, and go-live support
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and Operations to document current-state processes and design future-state workflows in Dayforce
• Configure Dayforce to support organizational requirements, including workflows, business rules, forms, pay policies, earnings, deductions, and security roles
• Support data migration activities, including data mapping, validation, cleansing, and reconciliation between legacy systems and Dayforce
• Identify and resolve system defects, configuration gaps, and process issues prior to and following go-live
• Serve as a primary Dayforce point of contact during implementation and stabilization phases
• Coordinate with Dayforce implementation partners and support teams as needed
• Support change management efforts associated with the HRIS transition, including system communications, training materials, and end-user support
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders during the transition period
• Help establish governance, support models, and documentation for post-implementation system ownership
• Build and validate reports and dashboards using Dayforce Reporting and Data Views, ensuring continuity from legacy reporting
• Monitor and support integrations and data feeds between Dayforce and third-party systems
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate processes during and after the transition

Benefits

• Competitive Salary : Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.
• Purpose-Driven Work Environment : We believe in working smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.
• Flexible Dress Code : Upon joining, you’ll receive branded Encore swag, and we believe in dressing for the objective , not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we’ll dress up when the situation calls for it.
• People-Focused Culture : We know our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we’ve built a culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and improving together. You’ll have the space to share your ideas and help shape a company that is constantly growing.
• Tools for Success: Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.
• Health and Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Retirement Planning : Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.
• Life Insurance : Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level