Sr. Payroll Systems Analyst (Dayforce) - Fixed Term
About Us:
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Dayforce payroll expert to help stabilize and improve our global payroll environment. This is a fixed-term role focused on reviewing, diagnosing, correcting, and streamlining our Dayforce payroll system. The right person will be comfortable working hands-on in configuration, identifying what is not working, determining root causes, and implementing changes to improve data accuracy, simplify design, and increase system reliability. This is not a passive support role. You will be expected to actively fix and improve the system, not just analyze it.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
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System Review, Diagnosis and Configuration (Primary Focus)
- Assess current Dayforce payroll configuration, data structures, and processes to identify issues, inconsistencies, and unnecessary complexity
- Perform root cause analysis of payroll defects, data issues, and process breakdowns
- Directly configure and update Dayforce to resolve issues and improve system performance
- Simplify and standardize pay rules, eligibility logic, data structures, and reporting outputs
- Identify patterns and systemic issues to prevent recurring defects and reduce rework
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Payroll System and Data Management
- Serve as a subject matter expert for the Dayforce Payroll module
- Support payroll operations from a systems perspective to ensure accuracy and stability
- Investigate and resolve issues related to pay eligibility, data imports, integrations, and vendor files
- Analyze downstream impacts of configuration and data changes
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Analytics, Reporting and Insights
- Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards to support payroll operations and decision making
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Define and maintain data definitions and reporting standards to improve consistency
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Process Simplification and Improvement
- Lead efforts to clean up and streamline payroll processes and system design
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend changes that improve usability and reduce complexity
- Partner with internal teams and vendors to improve data quality and system outcomes
- Support targeted improvement efforts tied to stabilization and long-term sustainability
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Business Partnership
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and connect them to system solutions
- Clearly communicate system capabilities, limitations, and recommended changes
- Act as a practical, solutions oriented partner focused on outcomes
Job Specifications:
- A hands-on problem solver who does not just identify issues but fixes them
- Strong systems thinker who understands how configuration decisions impact payroll outcomes
- Focused on simplification, standardization, and long-term sustainability
- Comfortable working directly in the system and partnering across teams
- Experience working in a complex environment to find root cause of problems
Required Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Dayforce payroll required
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and configure Dayforce to resolve complex issues
- Strong root cause and impact analysis skills across systems and data flows
- Experience working with large, complex data sets
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
- Experience with Workday HCM or other HR systems is a plus
- Ability to assess business requirements against system functionality and identify gaps
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