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About the Role

Align HCM is seeking experienced Dayforce WFM System Consultants for their contractor bench to support current and upcoming client engagements. This role offers an opportunity to join a growing Dayforce practice and be considered for contract projects aligning with your expertise and availability.

Responsibilities

Support clients through end-to-end Dayforce WFM implementations, including requirements gathering, gap analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Configure and validate Dayforce WFM rules, including timekeeping policies, accrual plans, scheduling rules, pay codes, and workforce data configurations.
Create data mappings from source systems to Dayforce WFM and develop functional specifications for required configurations or customizations.
Support testing activities, troubleshoot configuration issues, and coordinate client acceptance of delivered solutions.
Create and maintain requirements documentation, design specifications, configuration documentation, and project plans throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Build strong client relationships by communicating clearly, handling questions and feedback professionally, and delivering high-quality work.
Escalate project, technical, or configuration issues appropriately to project managers, practice leads, or other team members.
Manage multiple client engagements and project deliverables while accurately tracking time, forecasting hours, and meeting project expectations.
Facilitate client meetings, workshops, working sessions, and demonstrations.
Provide best-practice recommendations and functional guidance based on Dayforce WFM capabilities and client requirements.
Collaborate with internal project teams and contribute to a team-oriented consulting environment.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience implementing Dayforce WFM, including configuration of timekeeping, scheduling, accruals, and pay rules.
Strong understanding of Workforce Management concepts and Dayforce WFM functionality.
Experience supporting the full implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to take accountability for deliverables, maintain high-quality work, and proactively manage project responsibilities.
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and handle client feedback professionally.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to present materials and facilitate client working sessions.
Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities in a consulting environment.
Ability to accurately track time, meet project deadlines, and work within established utilization and project expectations.
Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment while collaborating effectively with distributed project teams.
Contractor readiness: Willingness and ability to engage on a contract basis when a suitable client opportunity becomes available.
Availability: Clearly defined current or upcoming availability, including expected notice period and potential start date for contract engagements.
Ability to commit to agreed project schedules and deliverables once assigned to a client engagement.
For US and Canada candidates: Ability to travel for client engagements as needed, up to 10%.
For Philippines candidates: Remote position; travel is not required.
Candidates must have valid authorization to work in their respective country. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Skills

Dayforce WFM implementations
Requirements gathering
Gap analysis
Solution design
Configuration
Testing
Deployment
Post-go-live support
Dayforce WFM configuration
Timekeeping policies
Accrual plans
Scheduling rules
Pay codes
Workforce data configurations
Data mappings
Functional specifications
Troubleshooting configuration issues
Client acceptance
Documentation
Project plans
Client relationship management
Communication
Client feedback handling
Issue escalation
Time tracking
Forecasting hours
Client meeting facilitation
Workshop facilitation
Working session facilitation
Demonstration delivery
Best-practice recommendations
Functional guidance
Team collaboration
Dayforce WFM modules (Payroll, HR, Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits)
Dayforce integration tools
Data exchange methodologies
Dayforce Extensibility Framework
HR operations
Payroll processing
Workforce planning
Consulting
Professional services
Working with North American clients
Mentoring junior consultants
Supporting junior consultants

Location

Remote (US, Canada, PH)

Work Type

Contract
Remote

Experience Level

3+ years of hands-on experience implementing Dayforce WFM

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Dayforce WFM certification is strongly preferred, or willingness to obtain certification as required.

About the Company

Align HCM is a Dayforce partner that works with organizations to deliver high-quality HCM and Workforce Management solutions.
Align HCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our Aligners and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We believe diversity fuels innovation and helps create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Equal Opportunity

Employment decisions at Align HCM are made without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic that makes our people unique.
If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.