Dayforce Consultant (Security)

Post Date

May 05, 2026

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60601
US
Jul 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

CHI-b8c892b4-33b1-4418-bcb5-4538e88434d6

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

General Configuration
Pay, Attendance, Workflow, Forms, Security
This role should feel more cross‑functional and architectural.
Core Configuration
· How do you balance standardized configuration with client‑specific exceptions?
· What’s the most complex attendance or pay policy logic you’ve supported without custom code?
Workflow & Forms
· Can you describe workflows you’ve configured to support payroll, time corrections, or approvals?
· How do you determine when to use a form versus an automated workflow?
· What challenges have you faced maintaining workflows over time as business needs changed?
Security
· How do you design Dayforce security roles to support segregation of duties?
· Can you give an example of a security setup that prevented a payroll or compliance issue?
Ownership Check
· If a new policy request comes in, how do you assess impact across pay, attendance, workflows, and security before configuring?

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Required Skills & Experience

· Strong Dayforce WFM configuration expertise in conjunction with familiarity with payroll functionality and processes
· Good knowledge with Dayforce attendance module
· Able to understand and troubleshoot complex policies, accrual balance, pay code and attendance setup etc
Good knowledge with Dayforce report functionality. Be able to build and execute WFM and Payroll related reports to analyze pay impact

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.