Dayforce Payroll Consultant

at Ernst & Young Australia
Published April 12, 2025
Location Sydney, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Requisition ID: 1557773

 

 

What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

 

The Team: HR Technology & HR Transformation

We work globally and collaborate to bring professional teams together to address complex issues relating to organisation transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results

 

What’s in it for you?

We’re making significant investments to build a Dayforce team with the right resources. Joining now means being able to seize the opportunities that accompany that growth and shape the future of this fast-growing practice
You’ll work with people who inspire and bring out the best in you, develop new and different skillsets with access to the latest digital tools and technology and learning platforms
You’ll experience our diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that only the highest-performing teams that maximize the power of different perspectives can succeed in this fast-changing environment

The role: Dayforce Payroll Consultant

To deliver and create innovative insights for clients through the design and implementation of the Dayforce solution across a wide range of industries and using EY methodologies and practices to fit project needs. Our approach to delivering value to our clients is through closely partnering with them on their transformation journey, rather than a “light-touch” methodology.

 

Your key responsibilities

Design and lead Dayforce projects and the Payroll & GL work streams to enhance business functionality, organisational performance, with an exceptional user experience
Planning and facilitation of client workshops including the development of key deliverables such as Solution Design Blueprints, Configuration workbooks, functional and technical documentation
Perform fit-for-purpose analysis, and provide advice, recommendations and reports on technology solutions and industry best practise
Design, build, testing, deployment and support of the Dayforce solution , including Payroll, General Ledger and People and Process design
Participate in and contribute to opportunity management initiatives such as creating proposals and conducting solution demonstrations and discovery sessions
Undertake Payroll domain specific rather than product specific advisory services such as remediation assessments, develop of business cases, process design and transformation roadmaps
Work as part of a broad and experienced People and HR Transformation team that will give you direct access to talented leaders to guide engagement delivery and support your development and career path

What we’re looking for

Relevant Degree or Qualification (preferred)
Experience in designing and implementing Dayforce Payroll and GL in Australia (required), New Zealand (required) and International Locations (optional)
Certification in Dayforce modules (preferred)
Experience in leading projects or work streams on complex, large-scale engagements
Demonstrated capability in managing senior stakeholder networks and relationships
Proven ability to manage teams, coach colleagues, and provide clear leadership and developmental feedback to team members

What we can offer you

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

 

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build

 

 

 

EY | Building a better working world

 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

Direct Link to Apply: careers.ey.com