Dayforce Payroll Consultant (Ceridian Dayforce) – UK | Remote | Contract
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Rate: £550 pd (Outside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6 months
The Opportunity
Focus on DF are supporting a global organisation who are live on Dayforce and now entering a critical phase of Dayforce Payroll configuration, UAT, and parallel run preparation ahead of go-live later this year.
They are looking for a hands-on Dayforce Payroll Consultant with strong UK payroll experience to support configuration and optimisation within a live Dayforce environment.
This is a delivery-focused role where practical system knowledge, speed, and accuracy are key.
What You’ll Do
* Configure and optimise Dayforce Payroll, including pay groups, pay policies, earnings and deductions
* Ensure UK payroll configuration aligns with statutory requirements and business rules
* Work closely with Dayforce WFM (Workforce Management) to ensure accurate flow of time & attendance data into payroll
* Identify and resolve Dayforce configuration issues impacting payroll accuracy
* Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) cycles, including issue identification, triage and resolution
* Prepare for and support parallel payroll runs ahead of go-live
* Collaborate with internal payroll, HR and Dayforce SMEs in a live system environment
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a Dayforce Payroll Consultant (Ceridian Dayforce)
* Strong hands-on experience with Dayforce Payroll configuration
* Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and processing
* Experience working in live Dayforce environments (not just implementation)
* Strong knowledge of WFM and payroll integration (time & attendance → payroll)
* Experience supporting UAT, testing cycles, and parallel runs
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
👉 Apply now or reach out to Harry Granados for a confidential chat.
Focus on DF is a specialist partner dedicated exclusively to the Dayforce ecosystem, supporting customers with implementation, optimisation and project delivery.