Job Description
Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Generalist/SME to support a large-scale Dayforce implementation. This role is a hands-on contributor responsible for executing and supporting end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and successful system adoption. Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Dayforce payroll processing, testing, and reporting, and will play a key role in ensuring smooth payroll operations throughout implementation and beyond.
Responsibilities:
End-to-End Payroll Processing-
• Execute and support full-cycle payroll processing within Dayforce
• Review and validate payroll outputs, ensuring accuracy across earnings, deductions, and taxes
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Dayforce Payroll Support-
• Work directly within Dayforce to support payroll processing, audits, and reporting
• Assist with payroll system configuration validation and maintenance
• Ensure payroll data integrity across the system
Testing & Implementation Support-
• Participate in payroll testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT, Parallel runs)
• Validate payroll calculations and ensure outputs align with expected results
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution throughout implementation
Reporting & Audits-
• Generate and review payroll reports and outputs within Dayforce
• Conduct audits to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Support internal controls and documentation requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration-
• Partner with payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to support payroll operations
• Collaborate with implementation partners to ensure successful delivery
• Provide input on process improvements and system enhancements
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
Qualifications:
• 5-8+ years of payroll experience with strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes
• Hands-on experience working within Dayforce Payroll
• Recent experience with Ready, Set, Go Model or Dayforce certified
• Experience supporting payroll audits, reporting, and output validation
• Proven ability to work in a hands-on, individual contributor role
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
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.