Dayforce Solutions Owner at Deloitte, UK, 6 Months, £Competitive Rate

Job Title: Dayforce Solutions Owner (Contract)

Location: UK London, Reading, Birmingham

Duration: 6 months

Contract Start Date: ASAP

Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced Dayforce Solutions Owner to lead a new and exciting project. While the project team possesses strong Dayforce expertise, this role demands more than purely technical proficiency. The successful candidate will translate complex technical insights into strategic guidance, ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving business objectives. As the leading Dayforce Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will guide both the client and internal senior stakeholders. Your Dayforce knowledge, combined with strong leadership and client-facing skills, is paramount to the project’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end Dayforce solution implementation as the primary SME, from requirements (e.g., payroll, T&A, HR, benefits) and gap analysis to Solution Blueprint development.
• Drive the overall Dayforce solution design, configuration, and deployment strategy, including customisations, integrations, and process mapping.
• Act as the key client-facing representative, translating complex Dayforce functionalities, building relationships, and managing external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the project team, ensuring high-quality deliverables, efficient execution, and proactive risk mitigation throughout.
• Deliver critical post-implementation support, resolving user issues, collaborating with technical teams, and reporting on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and escalating critical items.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate diverse onshore/offshore project teams, defining structure, roles, and responsibilities for optimal resource allocation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• In-depth Dayforce expertise across the full breadth of modules, with a proven track record of leading successful multi-country implementations.
• Exceptional client-facing and communication skills, articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and ability to drive and motivate project teams.
• Strategic mindset, translating business objectives into effective Dayforce solutions.
• Proven ability to manage and influence external stakeholders.
• Consulting experience delivering large-scale HR technology transformation projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Understanding of project financials, budget management, and consulting engagement commercial aspects.
• Familiarity with Deloitte's project methodologies, quality standards, and delivery frameworks highly desirable.
• Relevant Dayforce certifications are highly desirable.

IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies (‘PSCs’). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved ‘Employment Company’ (aka ‘umbrella company.’)