HR Consultant

Dayforce HRIS & Benefits Consultant

Location : Stamford, CT

About the Opportunity :

CFS has partnered with a local municipal organization seeking an experienced Dayforce HRIS & Benefits Consultant to lead high-impact HRIS and benefits projects on a temporary, project-based basis. This is a critical role supporting system optimization, benefits administration, and process automation while upskilling internal staff. Projects include auditing eligibility rules, streamlining vendor integrations, and automating employee self-service workflows.

Responsibilities :

Audit, optimize, and document benefits eligibility rules and configurations within Dayforce

Lead automation and integration efforts between Dayforce and benefits vendors (e.g., Anthem)

Train and upskill internal staff on Dayforce modules, reporting, and self-service tools

Develop reconciliation and audit procedures for enrollments and payroll deductions

Enhance employee self-service and open enrollment processes

Experience we are looking for :

Proven hands-on experience configuring Ceridian Dayforce , especially benefits and HR modules

Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration and HR reporting

Demonstrated ability to document processes and train internal teams

Project / change management experience; public sector or education HR experience is a plus

Experience with additional HRIS / payroll systems (Workday, UltiPro, ADP)

HR analytics or project management expertise

Work Environment & Culture :

Collaborative, flexible, solutions-oriented team

Municipal / education culture with business casual dress

Supportive HR team including Benefits Manager, HR Manager, and potential internal analyst