Senior Dayforce Benefits Administrator

What You Will Do: Lead the design, configuration, and testing of Dayforce Benefits: benefit plans, eligibility rules, rates and premiums, coverage tiers, life events, dependents/beneficiaries, and open enrollment setup. Build, test, and troubleshoot carrier and vendor integrations, including EDI 834 benefit enrollment files and carrier feeds; coordinate file testing and go-live with carriers and third-party administrators. Configure and support ACA compliance in Dayforce: measurement and stability periods, ACA eligibility tracking, and Form 1095-C generation and filing. Run annual open enrollment cycles for managed services clients: plan-year rollover, rate updates, communications support, and post-enrollment audits. Support benefits deductions and payroll integration, and reconcile benefits data between Dayforce, carriers, and payroll. Gather requirements, run client workshops, document configuration workbooks, and deliver end-user and administrator training. Triage and resolve client support tickets within SLA, identify root causes, and recommend process and configuration improvements. Work independently as the client-facing benefits lead; coordinate with project managers, payroll and HR consultants, and client stakeholders. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 5+ years of hands-on Dayforce Benefits configuration and administration experience. Active Dayforce Benefits certification (required).Proven experience building and supporting carrier EDI 834 integrations. Strong working knowledge of ACA compliance, 1095-C reporting, COBRA, HIPAA, and benefits regulations. Experience on both full-cycle HCM implementations and post-go-live managed services/support. Strong client communication, requirements gathering, documentation, and project coordination skills. Excel/data analysis skills for benefits reconciliation and audits.