Dayforce Payroll Consultant

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Dayforce Payroll Consultant

The Team: HR Technology & HR Transformation 

We work globally and collaborate to bring professional teams together to address complex issues relating to organisation transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results

The opportunity

• We’re making significant investments to build a Dayforce team with the right resources. Joining now means being able to seize the opportunities that accompany that growth and shape the future of this fast-growing practice 
• You’ll work with people who inspire and bring out the best in you, develop new and different skillsets with access to the latest digital tools and technology and learning platforms
• You’ll experience our diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that only the highest-performing teams that maximize the power of different perspectives can succeed in this fast-changing environment 

The role: Dayforce Payroll Consultant 

To deliver and create innovative insights for clients through the design and implementation of the Dayforce solution across a wide range of industries and using EY methodologies and practices to fit project needs. Our approach to delivering value to our clients is through closely partnering with them on their transformation journey, rather than a “light-touch” methodology.

Your key responsibilities

• Design and lead Dayforce projects and the Payroll & GL work streams to enhance business functionality, organisational performance, with an exceptional user experience
• Planning and facilitation of client workshops including the development of key deliverables such as Solution Design Blueprints, Configuration workbooks, functional and technical documentation
• Perform fit-for-purpose analysis, and provide advice, recommendations and reports on technology solutions and industry best practise
• Design, build, testing, deployment and support of the Dayforce solution , including Payroll, General Ledger and People and Process design
• Participate in and contribute to opportunity management initiatives such as creating proposals and conducting solution demonstrations and discovery sessions
• Undertake Payroll domain specific rather than product specific advisory services such as remediation assessments, develop of business cases, process design and transformation roadmaps
• Work as part of a broad and experienced People and HR Transformation team that will give you direct access to talented leaders to guide engagement delivery and support your development and career path

What we look for 

• Relevant Degree or Qualification (preferred)
• Experience in designing and implementing Dayforce Payroll and GL in Australia (required), New Zealand (required) and International Locations (optional)
• Certification in Dayforce modules (preferred)
• Experience in leading projects or work streams on complex, large-scale engagements 
• Demonstrated capability in managing senior stakeholder networks and relationships
• Proven ability to manage teams, coach colleagues, and provide clear leadership and developmental feedback to team members

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

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