Technology Director – Dayforce

Vestis Corporation

. Serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert for the Dayforce platform, providing technical direction, governance, administration, and platform stewardship .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRoswell • Georgia • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Dayforce platform management, including technical architecture, configuration, integration, and governance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex implementations, and ensure compliance with security and data governance standards.

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Dayforce Technical OwnershipDayforce Integrations and APIsHCM Systems ExpertiseIT Change ManagementTechnical Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Dayforce ConfigurationSQLData GovernanceTechnical ArchitectureSolution DesignTroubleshootingBusiness Rules ManagementWorkflows ManagementEnterprise Application ArchitectureProduction Support

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementLeadershipDecision-MakingAnalytical Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

APIsWeb ServicesIntegration ToolsData InterfacesHR Technology Platforms

Industry Keywords

HCMHR TechnologyPayrollWorkforce ManagementComplianceCybersecurityData PrivacyAudit ReadinessChange ControlUser Acceptance Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert for the Dayforce platform, providing technical direction, governance, administration, and platform stewardship
Lead the design, configuration, implementation, enhancement, and ongoing support of Dayforce across Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Management, Time & Attendance, Talent, Recruiting, and related capabilities
Define and maintain Dayforce technical architecture, configuration standards, security models, integration standards, data governance practices, and operating procedures
Lead complex Dayforce configurations, including business rules, workflows, pay policies, schedules, eligibility rules, security roles, and organizational structures
Own the Dayforce technical strategy and roadmap, including enhancements, upgrades, new functionality, integrations, automation, and optimization initiatives
Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of Dayforce integrations with HR, payroll, finance, identity, benefits, timekeeping, reporting, and other enterprise systems
Oversee APIs, web services, integration tools, data exchanges, interfaces, and third-party integrations involving Dayforce
Establish and maintain data governance, data integrity, security, privacy, and quality standards across the Dayforce environment
Lead technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, incident resolution, production support, and continuous improvement
Manage releases, upgrades, patches, regression testing, user acceptance testing, change control, and production deployments
Oversee security, roles, permissions, access controls, segregation of duties, audit readiness, and compliance requirements
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, configuration documentation, operational runbooks, standards, and support procedures
Establish KPIs, service levels, operational metrics, and support processes to measure performance, reliability, delivery quality, and user experience
Manage technical risks, dependencies, capacity, priorities, vendor performance, and technology decisions
Perform IT change management activities from initiation and requirements through testing, validation, UAT, production implementation, and post-deployment review
Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, business teams, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and application teams
Lead technical requirements gathering, solution design, estimates, feasibility assessments, and implementation planning
Manage external consultants, implementation partners, vendors, and Dayforce support resources
Provide technical leadership for implementations, acquisitions, organizational changes, major enhancements, and complex system transformations
Lead and mentor Dayforce administrators, developers, analysts, integration specialists, and other technical resources
Communicate complex technical concepts in clear business terms and provide practical recommendations to stakeholders and senior leaders
Report to the Vice President – Technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10+ years of experience in enterprise HR technology, HCM systems, IT applications and technology environments as part of a technology team is a must
5+ years of hands-on Dayforce technical, administration, architecture, implementation, or integration experience required, in a senior leader role, managing a team
Deep knowledge and ability to perform Dayforce configurations, security, workflows, business rules, organizational structures, and platform capabilities
Strong experience with Dayforce integrations, APIs, data interfaces, web services, and enterprise system integration
Experience with SQL, data concepts, reporting structures, and enterprise application architecture
Experience leading Dayforce implementations, enhancements, production support, and platform optimization efforts
Strong understanding of HCM, HR, payroll, workforce management, benefits, time and attendance, and related enterprise processes from a technical perspective
Experience with IT change management and governance processes, including coordinating technology changes from initiation and requirements through testing, validation, UAT, production deployment, documentation, and audit/compliance support
Experience managing internal technical teams and third-party resources
Strong technical architecture, solution design, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and decision-making skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations
Experience working with audit, compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and access-control requirements for enterprise HR platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid or remote work schedule / environment
Up to 20% travel may be required