Job Description
Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Global Dayforce Payroll SME to support a large-scale enterprise Dayforce implementation. This individual will lead payroll design, configuration, and deployment activities across multiple regions, with a strong focus on China and Malaysia. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, payroll teams, and system integrators to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll solutions aligned with both global standards and local regulations.
Responsibilities:
Global Payroll Expertise-
• Act as the SME for global payroll processes within Dayforce, with emphasis on China, Malaysia, and Ireland
• Provide guidance on local tax regulations, statutory requirements, and compliance standards
• Ensure payroll solutions align with country-specific labor laws and reporting requirements
Dayforce Implementation-
• Lead end-to-end payroll implementation including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Partner with system integrators and internal teams to drive project deliverables
• Ensure configurations follow Dayforce best practices and enterprise standards
Configuration & System Design-
• Configure payroll components including earnings, deductions, tax rules, and payroll calendars
• Support payroll-to-GL integration and ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements
• Validate system setup across multiple regions and payroll structures
Testing & Deployment-
• Oversee payroll testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT, Parallel runs)
• Validate payroll calculations, data migrations, and reconciliations
• Support go-live and hypercare activities to ensure a successful rollout
Stakeholder Engagement-
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and global payroll teams
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on payroll processes and system capabilities
• Lead workshops, design sessions, and status updates
Compliance & Risk-
• Identify and mitigate payroll risks and compliance gaps
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls and internal governance standards
• Support issue resolution and escalation management
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Required Skills & Experience
Qualifications:
• 7–10+ years of payroll experience, including global/multi-country payroll
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM Payroll
• Proven background supporting enterprise-level Dayforce implementations (end-to-end)
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations in China and/or Malaysia (Ireland a plus)
• Experience with payroll integrations, GL mapping, and financial reconciliation
Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments
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.