HRIS Manager- Dayforce

At NAVEX, we’re making the world a better place. A safer place. A more ethical place. A place where anyone, anywhere can have a voice. That’s a serious impact. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values. We move with speed, passion and purpose — as one team. We are bold in our ideas, accountable in our actions, and committed to doing the right things right.

At NAVEX, people are at the center of everything we do. As our HRIS Manager, you will lead the strategy, optimization, and day-to-day management of our Human Resources Information Systems, with a primary focus on Ceridian Dayforce. This role is responsible for ensuring our HR technology ecosystem supports a seamless employee experience, enables operational excellence, and provides trusted data insights that help drive business decisions.

You will partner closely with People teams, Payroll, IT, Finance, and business leaders to improve processes, maintain data integrity, support compliance requirements, and deliver scalable HR technology solutions across the organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for a systems-minded HR professional who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology.

You’ll thrive in this remote role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success. Join us and help shape what’s next! What you’ll get:

  • Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
  • High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
  • Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
  • Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
  • Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.
What you’ll do:
  • Lead the administration, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Ceridian Dayforce HRIS modules
  • Serve as the primary HRIS subject matter expert and strategic partner for HR systems initiatives
  • Manage system upgrades, testing, implementations, integrations, and enhancements
  • Partner with stakeholders to evaluate business needs and translate them into scalable system solutions
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance the employee and manager experience
  • Ensure accuracy, integrity, security, and governance of HR data across systems
  • Develop and maintain HR dashboards, reporting, metrics, and analytics to support business decision-making
  • Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and IT teams to streamline processes and improve workflows
  • Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal audit requirements related to HR systems and data
  • Create and maintain documentation, process maps, system procedures, and training materials
  • Support change management activities and end-user training for new functionality and process improvements
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and system partners
What you’ll bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of progressive HRIS experience, including hands-on administration and configuration experience
  • Required: Strong experience administering and supporting Ceridian Dayforce
  • Deep understanding of HR processes, data structures, workflows, and system integrations
  • Experience supporting multiple HR functional areas such as Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Performance, or Workforce Management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience with reporting tools, data analysis, and HR metrics
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Experience with HR compliance, data privacy, and audit practices
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-throug
  • AI Readiness. Curiosi
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