Payroll Consultant Dayforce Senior

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EY- GDS India People Consulting Payroll Senior Consultant

Managing global workforce in todays fast changing and highly disrupted environment is becoming increasingly complex. As member of our People Consulting practice youll be part of a team that support clients in aligning their HR function with the Organizational plans while keeping employee experience as one of the core considerations. When you join us you will gain cross-functional multi industry and a truly global work experience to take your career in the right direction.

The opportunity

We are looking for Senior Consultants with strong technical and functional expertise in Dayforce Payroll implementation to join the People Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading global professional services organisation whilst being instrumental in the growth of the People Consulting team.

Your key responsibilities:

• Leverage experience in payroll domain to deliver HR and Payroll transformation projects for global clients in collaboration with other GDS teams and other EY member firms
• Analyse and evaluate existing payroll systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Configure and customize Dayforce Payroll software to align with business requirements.
• Develop and implement payroll policies procedures and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct system testing identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions or enhancements.
• Provide end-user training and support during implementation and post-implementation phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues investigating root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Stay updated with Dayforce payroll functionality new releases and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Dayforce Payroll with other modules (HR Finance Time Management).
• Participate in payroll-related projects including system upgrades enhancements and migrations.
• Drive effective client communication and build strong relationships with stakeholders across global locations.

Skills and attributes for success:

• High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment
• Strong understanding of Dayforce Payroll platform and its implementation lifecycle.
• Ability to manage ambiguity work independently and proactively resolve issues.
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High energy levels adaptability and willingness to travel for client engagements (as per EY and country-specific guidelines).

To qualify for the role you must have

• 6 - 9 years of experience in Payroll operations and consulting domain with minimum 4-5 years in Dayforce Payroll.
• degree in finance/HR or full time MBA
• Experience in delivering payroll implementation and transformation programs as part of a global distributed team
• Hands-on experience in Payroll configuration compliance and integrations within Dayforce.
• Strong knowledge of global payroll processes and statutory requirements.

Ideally youll also have

• Exposure to global payroll systems and integration with Dayforce.
• Working knowledge of HRIS integrations and integrations with Dayforce.
• Actively involved in end-to-end Payroll implementation and transformation programs
• Deep expertise in Dayforce Payroll configuration including earnings deductions tax setup and compliance rules.
• Ability to design and document configuration guides SOPs and test scripts.
• Strong knowledge of data migration validation and UAT processes for payroll systems.
• Working knowledge of HRIS integrations and integrations with Dayforce.

What we look for

• Professionals who are independent self-motivated proactive results-oriented and able to provide a high level of customer satisfaction through the delivery of world-class support services. Apart from day-to-day activities the candidate is expected to be involved in strategic planning to grow the team.
• Technical experts with commercial acumen relevant experiences and high degree of enthusiasm to adapt and learn in a fast-moving environment
• Professionals who are willing to work in an environment of continual professional development drive to take on new responsibilities and projects and work experiences with clients across geographies

What working at EY offers

At EY were dedicated to helping our clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus we offer:

• Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

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