Sr Manager Community Impact

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 

The Senior Manager, Community Impact will play a pivotal role as part of Dayforce's high-performing Sustainability and Impact department. In this role, you will join a small but mighty team of seasoned professionals leading Dayforce's expanding global community impact efforts. You will help shape and execute purpose-driven strategies that make work life better for our colleagues while strengthening the communities we serve. 

This role is ideal for a strategic and operational leader who can translate a bold and ambitious vision into reality. This includes the ability to build scalable programs, manage complex global initiatives, and inspire others to engage in meaningful action. You will bring a strong blend of subject matter expertise, program leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical rigor, while helping Dayforce be a force for good around the world. The overall Community Impact program should meet the high expectations of internal and external stakeholders and align with Dayforce's mission, vision, and values. 

What you'll get to do 

• Execute Dayforce’s giving and volunteering strategy by successfully building and managing the company’s employee giving and volunteering programs, events, and communications 
• Develop and maintain a Community Impact calendar that tracks key programs, campaigns, events, holidays, milestones, and business moments. 
• Lead and execute Dayforce's Impact Month and other signature programs and initiatives, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve and expand our global Community Impact programming. 
• Build and scale a new global grantmaking program that aligns with Dayforce’s Makes Work Life Better mission. 
• Build and scale a new global skills-based volunteering program that aligns with our company’s mission and successfully leverages the subject-matter expertise of Daymakers in key departments. 
• Coach and manage a broad network of employee volunteers and other internal champions, fostering a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executives and other key internal stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor and collaborator. 
• Manage Community Impact’s relationships and operational responsibilities with key external partners and vendors 
• Track, measure, and regularly report on performance against KPIs and targets, using data and insights to identify gaps, refine strategy, and improve outcomes. 
• Support budget management, reconciliation, expense tracking, and related financial processes with a high level of accuracy and accountability. 
• Proactively monitor emerging issues, trends, and best practices in community impact, employee engagement, and nonprofit operations, integrating relevant insights into program design and execution. 
• Initiate and coordinate Community Impact responses to natural disasters, crisis situations, and other urgent moments where support for Daymakers and communities is needed. 
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, HR, Health and Safety, and other relevant teams. 
• Represent the Community Impact function in strategic planning discussions and help communicate progress, priorities, and opportunities clearly to a range of audiences, including senior leaders. 
• Provide advanced support and guidance for strategic and special projects and take on other community impact initiatives as required. 

Skills and experience we value 

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred. 
• 8-10 years of experience in community impact, nonprofit leadership, or a related role or field. 
• Deep and wide-ranging expertise in community impact strategies and employee engagement in the private sector. 
• Proven ability to design, build, launch, and scale programs that align organizational values with business goals and deliver measurable impact. 
• Strong program and project management capabilities, with the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and deliver against tight timelines. 
• Experience participating in quantitative and metrics-based program performance evaluation and goalsetting. 
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to compare data sets, organize data, summarize findings, and use insights to improve strategy. 
• Strong business acumen with a focus on achieving, tracking, and measuring results. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while balancing multiple objectives and keeping key stakeholders aligned on broader goals. 
• Adaptable, resourceful, proactive, and comfortable operating in dynamic or ambiguous environments. 
• Strong attention to detail, especially in communication, follow-up, documentation, and operational execution. 
• Experience with managing budgets, financial processes, and expense responsibilities accurately. 
• Familiarity with corporate responsibility, employee engagement, and community impact best practices. 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze, visualize, and communicate data effectively. 

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 employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours  of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

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. 

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. 

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