Dayforce WFM / Payroll Implementation Consultant

• Immediate start available
• On-site Dandenong, Vic
• Exceptional role

About the job

Dayforce WFM implementation experience is essential.

Senior Workforce Management (WFM) Implementation Consultant – Dayforce

This is a new opportunity with a leading business in southeast Melbourne.

The location is in the Dandenong area.

We are seeking a Senior Workforce Management (WFM) Implementation Consultant with deep Dayforce Workforce Management expertise to lead complex implementations from discovery through go-live and stabilisation. In this client-facing role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, designing scalable workforce solutions, configuring advanced WFM functionality, and guiding organisations through successful deployment.

 

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end complex Dayforce WFM implementations, including discovery, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Facilitate client workshops to gather requirements and align workforce policies, scheduling practices, and compliance needs
• Configure and optimise:
• Time Calculation Rules
• Pay Policies & Entitlements
• Attendance Management
• Advanced Scheduling
• Job Costing & Labour Allocation
• Time Clocks & Punch Policies
• Time Entry Imports and Time Import Wizard
• Design solutions that support complex labour compliance requirements, including overtime regulations.
• Develop and support testing strategies, UAT, issue resolution, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Benefits, Integrations, and Project Management teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide client training, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to junior consultants.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of Dayforce Workforce Management implementation experience.
• Proven success leading complex full-lifecycle WFM implementations.
• Advanced configuration expertise across Dayforce Workforce Management modules.
• Strong knowledge of labour regulations, workforce compliance, and complex scheduling environments.
• Experience working with unionised workforces and multi-site organisations.
• Exceptional consulting, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements while delivering an outstanding client experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dayforce Workforce Management certification(s).
• Experience implementing solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, public sector, or other complex workforce environments.
• Enterprise HCM project leadership or workstream lead experience.

Thank you for considering our role as your next step in your career evolution.  Those who meet client criteria will be contacted immediately for an initial confidential chat.