GCO Operations Analyst Senior

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. 

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

About the Opportunity

As a Lead GCO Operations Analyst, you will serve as a senior analytical resource and project lead across multiple GCO domains under direction of business leadership. You’ll design frameworks for data reporting, lead major analytical initiatives or process improvement programs, and partner with senior business stakeholders to shape strategic decisions. This role blends deep technical skill with business acumen to translate operational data into meaningful recommendations and scalable solutions.

This role is fully remote and follows Eastern timezone.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Contribute to large-scale analytical and process improvement projects across the GCO organization.
• Develop and maintain advanced forecasting and capacity models that support GCO business planning.
• Own executive-level dashboards, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of key performance metrics.
• Provide recommendations and insights that drive efficiency, productivity, and customer experience improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact operational opportunities.
• Ensure consistency and best practices in data modeling, visualization, and reporting across teams.

Skills and Experience We Value:

• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis is highly desirable
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative modeling skills with proven ability to synthesize complex data.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions at senior levels.
• Advanced Power BI, SQL, and Excel capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect analytics to business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership audiences
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, operations, or business strategy.
• Experience supporting cross-functional global operations preferred.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. 

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

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