Bilingual (En/Fr) Services Consultant, Payroll
Posted 2025-04-06Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.
Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for... the global workforce.
Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in Canada or the United States.
About The Opportunity
The Services Consultant guides the overall design and delivery of Dayforce Consulting Services engagements leveraging Dayforce to meet customer requirements and provides oversight and direction to team members. The Service Consultant is considered an expert in HCM consulting with a strong SaaS technology foundation and has been involved in multiple projects of diverse size & complexity with repeated project excellence over time. This individual works independently with customers and can influence outcomes based on knowledge in most or all skill areas. They have already distinguished themselves as an active and visible leader and enjoy coaching others.
What You'll Get To Do
 Provide Consulting Services to Customers
 Leads engagements that help prospects and customers determine how Dayforce will impact their HR service delivery that may include key processes, policies, user experience, organization design, governance, business case, reporting and analytics.
 Ensures a smooth knowledge transfer process to the Dayforce Implementation team
 Is considered a subject matter expert on strategic implementations. Can be brought in to assist on projects of various sizes, verticals and complexity.
 Leads internal and external project and/or design meetings and provide status on progress of consulting services activities and deliverables
 Conducts peer reviews and other internal project quality assurance activities
 Either leads a CS engagement for Organizational Readiness best practices or provides guidance and input in preparation for rollout of the Dayforce solution
 Able to establish credibility and rapport with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of organization; comfortable with executives
 Is cool under pressure; often called on to lead difficult conversations with customers
 Takes unpopular stance if necessary and in the best interests of the customer/project
 Able to engage with multiple projects & customers at the same time
 Contribute to Internal Consulting Services Initiatives
 Design and document solutions and contributes to a solutions repository
 Document best practices and share with the Practice
 Lead the subject matter expert (SME) program in at least one area of expertise (HR service delivery, Dayforce, talent management)
 Regularly participate in internal process improvement initiatives
 Focus on Continuing Education
 Contribute to internal knowledge share; review questions and provide feedback on a continuous basis
 Participate in Continuing Education sessions; lead Consulting Services best practice sessions
 Complete new release training on a timely basis; be fully versed on new and/or enhanced functionality in each product release
 Mentor others on HCM best practice implementation of new product features and functionality
 Provide Sales Support
 Support the sales cycle through solution review and feedback and assistance with scoping and estimation
 Participate in prospect discussions regarding solution overview and implementation considerations from a Consulting Services perspective.
Skills And Experience We Value
 Bilingual (English/French)
 BachelorÂs degree or equivalent experience
 MasterÂs degree or post graduate coursework an asset
 Typically has 3 or more years of HCM consulting experience focused on payroll with an HCM software provider or consultancy
 Typically has 2 or more years of HCM implementation or relevant applications consulting experience
 Solid experience in business process mapping, organization readiness, and technology enablement
 Experience in change management an asset
 Technical Skills Requirements
 Has expert-level HR operations/business practices and technology enablement experience.
 Has advanced level HCM SaaS domain and implementation experience
 Dayforce product knowledge with an understanding of the critical interdependencies and data flow between all modules (desired).
 Has a knack for simplifying complex technical or business requirements and solutions that often present setbacks for others
 Proficient in Microsoft Office products
 Deep understanding of different industries and how Dayforce implementation best practices apply to the customerÂs business practices
 Functional Skills Requirements
 Excellent customer relationship and business acumen
 Demonstrates full competence in business function
 Ability to engage with multiple projects & customers at the same time and manage competing priorities
 Excellent organization, communication and collaboration skills
 Ability to lead and facilitate customer and internal workshops and sessions
 Ability to mentor junior consultants through peer reviews and other QA activities
 Acts as role model for Dayforce Cares
 Ability to provide consulting services scoping and solution guidance in the sales cycle
 Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
WhatÂs in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About The Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidateÂs experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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