Dayforce HRIS Analyst - Hybrid#26-09645

Fairfield, NJ

Hybrid

Contract

Starts 9/28/2026

Ends 12/02/2026

Job Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Dayforce HRIS Analyst for a Hybrid position with a Leading Media Company located in Fairfield, NJ. This is a 3 to 6 month initial contract, with potential for extension and/or conversion to FTE.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Dayforce HRIS Analyst to support and improve their Dayforce environment. This role will work closely with Payroll and HR to maintain system configurations, implement business and union-related changes, address existing system issues, and improve the overall functionality and reliability of Dayforce.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Dayforce configuration and administration, particularly in a payroll environment. This is a highly hands-on role focused on system configuration, setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Dayforce based on payroll and HR business requirements

Support and update union-related changes within Dayforce for 20+ unions

Configure and maintain pay codes, time off policies, and time and attendance settings

Perform configuration cleanup, system update changes, and ongoing maintenance

Troubleshoot and resolve Workday-to-Dayforce integrations and file feeds, in partnership with the HRIS team

Investigate data and system issues and coordinate solutions with Payroll, HR, and other stakeholders

Own testing and validation of all configuration changes

Document configurations, processes, and changes

Identify opportunities to improve the Dayforce environment and overall payroll processes

Provide ongoing production support for Dayforce-related issues and requests

Qualifications

Hands-on experience configuring and administering Dayforce

Strong understanding of payroll and HR processes within an HRIS environment

Experience configuring union agreements and union payroll requirements includingplex pay rules, multiple bargaining units, and union reporting

Experience with pay codes, time off, time and attendance, and payroll configuration

Experience troubleshooting and fixing HRIS integrations and file feeds

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Ability to work directly with Payroll and HR stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into system configurations

Strongmunication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting union populations and/or union payroll requirements

Workday experience, particularly Workday-to-Dayforce integrations

Experience working in a multi-system HRIS environment

Experience supporting a large, multi-union workforce

Pay range: $50 - $60 per hour

Only candidates who are available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please !

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.

The opportunity to have a career home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.

Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)

Behavioral Health Platform

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

401K

Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.