Dayforce - Senior Analyst

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:
As part of our Digital HR Transformation, we are in the process of implementing Dayforce as our Payroll system across the globe.  We are looking for a Dayforce Senior Analyst (5+ years) who can drive the implementation and rollouts across the Globe and support thereafter

The Opportunity: 

The Dayforce Senior Analyst is responsible for analysing business processes, implementing Dayforce solutions, leading system configuration, and supporting HR and payroll operations. Is a team leader who manages day-to-day operations, sets clear objectives, and delegates tasks to ensure team goals are met. Includes, global development & support of all interfaces and reports. Participate in projects with responsibilities including but not limited to participating in requirements definition workshops, assisting with developing design documentation, developing/configuring the Dayforce solution, data migration, and system/unit testing. Provide technical suggestions to ensure the solution is configured & leveraging best practices. You must understand business problems and communicate well and recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals.

This role acts as a bridge between business stakeholders (HR/Payroll) and technical teams.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

ENHANCEMENTS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Functional Leads work with Dayforce technical team for integrations. Define integration requirements, validate data mapping & support inbound/outbound integrations.
• Lead discovery sessions to understand a business team's specific time reporting, entitlements, and payroll requirements
• Gain necessary input/approval of requirements and design, and participate in code reviews and perform code review for others occasionally
• Develop functional specifications and work with technical resources to complete object development and testing
• Provides alternatives and recommendations based on best practices and application functionality. Must have good knowledge of the Dayforce products to recommend and develop optimal WFM solutions for the internal customer.
• Configure workforce management and payroll-related elements within Dayforce, including organizations, job assignments, pay policies, entitlements, schedules, attendance, time clocks, data mapping, earnings, deductions, payroll calendar, and general ledger accounts based on country requirements.
• Conduct unit testing, coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT), system and parallel testing with business. Ensure the system is accurate and compliant before and after implementation.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT

• After implementation, the Lead Analyst supports system operations by troubleshooting system issues, monitor system performance and support payroll cycles as needed.

• Responsible for case management and ensuring cases are resolved with service level agreement (SLA) and monitoring key performance indicators (KPI) monthly.
• Support inbound/outbound integrations and data loads.
• Good understanding of Dayforce native and in-country providers (ICP) infrastructure.
• Fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues
• Assist internal customers with tuning and optimizing their reports.
• Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices, standard processes and local variations due to customer, legal or business mandates
• Understand the business processes, how the application supports the business processes and apply this knowledge to best solve problems
• Develop, implement and maintain functionality and workflows
• Monitor for system updates by:
  • Staying up to date with Dayforce updates and enhancements, assessing their impact on existing processes, and recommend and implement system improvements.
  • Proactively review release notes and communicate key changes to stakeholders, identifying opportunities to leverage new features to enhance business efficiency and functionality.
  • Lead the planning and execution of system, regression, and user acceptance testing for major releases to ensure the stability and integrity of existing configurations.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
• Experience: Direct, hands-on experience 5 to 8 years in implementing or supporting the Dayforce Payroll module is essential. A deep understanding of time and payroll processes, including year-end activities and reporting, is required.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of time, entitlements and payroll regulations and compliance is a must.
• Skills:
  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team-based role is required.
  • Strong ability to influence, inspire, and motivate others.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Exceptional ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly.
  • Excellent systems/process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organization skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Ability to quickly pick up new tools and technologies.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is typically required
• Job Location: Hyderabad

• Work Mode: 4 days from office 

• Timings: Flexible working in shifts (depending on the role)

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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