Sr IT Applications Engineer/Dayforce HCM- onsite

Overview

Location: Onsite in Cleveland, OH

Job Type: Direct Hire/Permanent

Work Authorization: No Sponsorship

The A.C.Coy company has an immediate opening for an IT Applications Development Engineer. Candidates will be supporting the Dayforce HCM Platform and will be responsible for managing Dayforce, configurations, reporting, integrations, release testing, and ongoing support for Payroll, Benefits, HR, and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Dayforce HCM Administration
• Work closely with internal Payroll, Benefits, HR, and IT teams to understand business needs related to the core Dayforce modules including Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting Analytics and Workforce Management
• Maintain organizational structure configurations
• Develop, maintain, schedule Dayforce custom reports
• Administer and support Dayforce integrations including DF Link, Integration Studio, Dayforce Imports & Exports and API-based or file-based integrations with third party vendors
• Troubleshoot failed integrations, resolve data mapping issues, and partner with vendors as needed
• Execute and monitor recurring data jobs and automation tasks
• Analyze Dayforce release notes and assess system impact
• Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for system releases, patches, and new features
• Document test cases and ensure quality delivery of new configurations
• Provide subject matter expertise, guidance, and technical support to external vendors
• Assist in troubleshooting InTechnical & Development Skills
• Utilize Webservice and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and validation
• Leverage working knowledge of C#/.NET and Java to troubleshoot, maintain and develop custom HR applications (Union Officers, Vacation planning, Apprentice system)
• Use Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros) for data validation and analysis

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting Dayforce HCM in an administrator, analyst, or technical role
• Strong working knowledge of Dayforce configuration and reporting, Integrations and HCM processes
• Experience with SQL querying and data analysis
• Familiarity with VB.NET, Java, or equivalent programming languages
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting large-scale HRIS initiatives
• Knowledge of API integrations or web services
• Dayforce certifications in Payroll, HR, or integrations
• Experience with SDLC processes, Jira, DevOps, GIT, or release management tools