Dayforce Hris Manager

Who We Are

Connecting People to Possibility

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

As the Dayforce HRIS Manager, you'll be an expert in Dayforce and serve as the organization's go‑to for optimizing and maintaining our Dayforce platform. You'll ensure data accuracy, streamline processes, and partner across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and IT to deliver a smooth and efficient employee experience. This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona and follows a hybrid schedule, with three days onsite and two days working from home.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the organization's Dayforce subject matter expert, owning configuration, data governance, integrations, reporting, security, and end user support.
• Configure and optimize Dayforce modules, including HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, WFM/Scheduling, Benefits, Recruiting/Onboarding, Performance, Compensation, and Learning.
• Lead release management, including impact analysis, regression testing, documentation, and deployment.
• Maintain data accuracy, governance standards, audit routines, and role based security.
• Partner with Payroll and Benefits to troubleshoot pay calculations, tax setups, accruals, deductions, timekeeping issues, and benefit configurations.
• Support open enrollment, life events, eligibility rules, rates, and carrier feeds.
• Coordinate integrations (ATS, LMS, ERP/GL, benefits carriers, SSO/IDP, background check vendors) using APIs, SFTP, and flat file feeds.
• Provide Tier 2/3 HRIS support and manage ticket resolution and documentation.
• Develop and deliver training, process documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.
• Drive continuous improvement, streamline HR processes, and contribute to cross functional projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, IRS rules, state/local tax laws, and data privacy standards.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain control documentation.

What You'll Have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS administration experience, with 3+ years of hands on Dayforce configuration across multiple modules.
• Expertise configuring at least two Dayforce areas: HR, Time & Attendance/WFM, Payroll, or Benefits.
• Strong reporting and data skills: Dayforce Report Writer, Data & Insights, advanced Excel, and file transformations.
• Deep understanding of HR, payroll, and benefits processes, compliance standards, and data governance.
• Experience in multistate or multi country environments, union environments, or high volume hourly workforces (preferred).
• Exposure to APIs, SFTP integrations, identity management, and SSO (preferred).
• Certifications such as Dayforce module certifications, SHRM CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or payroll certifications (FPC/CPP) (preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot cross module issues, manage projects, communicate clearly, and deliver training.
• Proven ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and operate in a fast paced environment.

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late, when necessary, with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodation to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodation for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix