Dayforce HRIS Manager

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job‑training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Location: Evergreen Goodwill Headquarters, Hybrid

Department: People and Culture

Reports To: Director of People Operations

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 (Annual)

NOTE: This role is based out of Seattle, WA. Candidates within the wider Washington/Oregon region are welcome to apply as the team may consider hybrid/remote employment.

The Dayforce HRIS Manager will provide strategic leadership and hands‑on management of our Human Resources Information Systems, with a primary focus on the Dayforce platform. This role is critical to ensuring our HR technology infrastructure supports the organization’s mission by enhancing efficiency, maintaining data integrity, and enabling informed decision‑making. This person will be an HRIS subject‑matter expert capable of optimizing the HRIS stack in a fast‑paced, not‑for‑profit environment.

You are a forward‑thinker with a growth mindset, approaching challenges with optimism and curiosity, seeing them as opportunities to spark meaningful change. You are adept at gaining trust in the community, engage in creative and strategic thinking with the People & Culture Leadership Team, and earn the trust and respect of staff.

You have a keen ability to identify organizational needs and provide practical solutions that enhance both employee experience and organizational performance. You embrace technology and use data to drive action.

You believe that people are our most important asset and champion a culture where every employee feels ownership of their work, supported in their growth, and empowered to embrace change and technology. You are a culture‑builder and change‑maker, dedicated to cultivating an environment where optimism, accountability and adaptability thrive.

• Act as the primary administrator and subject‑matter expert for the Dayforce HCM platform, including core HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding and performance management modules.
• Design and lead the HRIS roadmap, identifying opportunities to enhance system capabilities and maximize the value of our technology investments.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance and IT teams to analyze business processes and implement innovative Dayforce solutions that improve workflows, reduce administrative burden and enhance the user experience.
• Ensure the HRIS configuration and all related processes comply with federal, state and local regulations, including data privacy standards specific to the nonprofit sector.

• Lead configuration and rollout of new Dayforce modules, features and system updates, including project planning, testing and change management.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity and security of all employee data within Dayforce through regular audits and established data governance procedures.
• Develop and maintain advanced reports, dashboards and analytics using Dayforce reporting tools to provide valuable insights to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues related to Dayforce, working with internal teams and the vendor to resolve…