Dayforce Systems Architect

Company Profile Diversified Energy is a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Energy is an independent energy company engaged in the production, marketing and transportation of primarily natural gas related to its US onshore upstream and midstream assets. Its innovative, disciplined investment strategy is focused on the acquisition of mature, low-decline and low-risk wells, enhancement of operations with a focus on efficiency, and maximization of value and profitability for shareholders. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the energy-producing regions of the United States.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dayforce Systems Architect is responsible for leading the implementation, configuration, optimization, and ongoing administration of the Dayforce HCM platform. This role serves as the primary system owner, ensuring Dayforce effectively supports HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent acquisition, onboarding, and reporting needs across the organization.

Special focus to be placed on:

• In partnership with Systems implementation provider, leads the architecture, configuration, integration strategy, and end-to-end delivery of Dayforce, including requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, data conversion, integrations, training, and go-live activities for HR, Payroll, Time, Benefits, Workforce Management, Recruiting, Onboarding and Talent Development.
• Serve as the primary Dayforce administrator following implementation.
• Configure and maintain Dayforce modules, workflows, security roles, and system settings.
• Manage system integrations, data integrity, and user access.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve problems.
• Evaluate new Dayforce functionality and lead continuous system enhancements.
• Create documentation, training materials, and best practices to support users and improve adoption.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or any related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS, HCM, or payroll systems experience.
• Full-cycle Dayforce implementation experience
• Strong knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce management processes.
• Experience with reporting, analytics, data management, and system integrations.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Dayforce certifications.
• Experience with APIs, data integrations, and business intelligence tools.