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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Senior Dayforce System Specialist
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About this Position
This role is responsible for supporting HR system implementations and ongoing operations, including testing, deployment, and data cutover activities. It involves troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining data accuracy, and collaborating with HR and IT teams to resolve system challenges and enhance processes. The position also manages reporting, system upgrades, integrations, and configurations while ensuring compliance with country-specific requirements and maintaining secure, accurate system data.
What you´ll do
- Participate in the Prepare and Discovery phases to understand country‑specific requirements, policies, and regulations, ensuring alignment with the project team toward a successful Go‑Live
- Support testing activities—including test preparation, deployment testing, and execution—for all system implementation projects
- Assist in data cutover activities during parallel runs and Go‑Live, gradually taking on broader ownership of cutover tasks
- Identify, consolidate, and develop both standard and custom Dayforce reports aligned with business and HR needs
- Troubleshoot system issues, escalate technical concerns requiring higher support, and ensure data integrity across all HR modules
- Provide daily technical support to end users, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to resolve HR system issues and validate effective, consistent solutions
- Advise HR partners on process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices; maintain accurate, secure system data and ensure all technical and support documentation remains up to date
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's Degree in any course
- Minimum of three (3) years working experience in handling functional configuration changes for cloud-based payroll systems; Dayforce is experience is highly preferred, but similar platforms like Workday and Oracle may also be considered
- Experience in project management for payroll and WFM, and needs to be proactive, With issue resolution and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills is needed due to global stakeholder interaction - especially having the ability and proactivity to communicate with functional and technical teams
- Amenable to work on a rotational schedule Mid-shift or Night-shift and report on a hybrid work set-up in Ayala Avenue, Makati
Some perks of joining Henkel
- A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- HMO healthcare coverage plan
- Provident Fund
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25089230
Job Locations: Philippines, National Capital Region, Makati
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.