Next Generation Inc

Role Description EnForce Consulting, an HR-Path Company, is seeking a Dayforce Payroll Implementation Consultant to support the successful deployment of Ceridian Dayforce Payroll solutions across a diverse client base. This role participates in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including: - Discovery - Configuration - Testing - Deployment - Post–go-live support The Consultant is responsible for: - Gathering payroll-specific requirements - Configuring Dayforce Payroll modules - Managing client expectations - Identifying risks - Communicating effectively with Project Managers and client stakeholders This role may also provide Organizational Readiness consulting and guidance to Associate Consultants, especially related to payroll processes and employee-facing readiness. We are very open to candidates who have payroll implementation experience in another HRIS or payroll platform and are excited and ready to be cross-trained and certified in Ceridian Dayforce. This role can be fully remote, or hybrid in Dallas, Texas. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field - 3–5 years of software or HRIS implementation experience with a strong focus on Payroll Administration - Hands-on experience implementing payroll within SaaS/Cloud HCM platforms - Experience with one or more of the following systems: Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), Workday, UKG, ADP, Ultimate, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other payroll systems - Strong understanding of payroll processes, including earnings, deductions, taxes, payroll cycles, and compliance requirements - Experience supporting or leading payroll processing cycles and year-end activities - Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus - Working knowledge of payroll-related data files, integrations, and interfaces (e.g., tax filings, GL, banking) - Proficiency in SQL and XML is a plus - Strong Microsoft Office skills - Ability to manage multiple clients and project workstreams simultaneously - Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client-facing sessions - Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently - Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (especially during payroll cycles and year-end) - Willingness to travel on a limited basis Requirements - Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of Dayforce Payroll implementations - Lead payroll-focused client discovery sessions, document requirements, and translate them into Dayforce configuration - Configure Dayforce Payroll modules, including earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups, pay policies, and employee self-service - Support and lead payroll cycle planning, configuration, testing, and client readiness activities - Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities related to payroll - Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting notes and deliverables - Partner closely with Project Managers to provide updates on tasks, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies - Advise clients on Dayforce and payroll administration best practices to maximize efficiency, compliance, and employee experience - Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors (tax providers, banking partners, integrations) - Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee and payroll data - Perform payroll data audits and recommend corrective actions - Provide post‑go‑live consulting support for payroll administration and payroll processing cycles, including year-end activities - Support payroll-related integrations and file feeds, including tax filing and general ledger interfaces - Serve as a subject-matter expert for Dayforce Payroll functionality - Support Organizational Readiness activities, including payroll communications and employee readiness - Review client payroll policies and pay practices and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices Benefits - Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) - Paid holidays - Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location

Role Description EnForce Consulting, an HR-Path Company, is seeking a Dayforce General Ledger (GL) Implementation Consultant to support the successful deployment of Ceridian Dayforce Financials and Payroll-to-GL solutions across a diverse client base. This role participates in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including: - Discovery - Configuration - Testing - Deployment - Post–go-live support The Consultant is responsible for: - Gathering finance and accounting requirements - Configuring Dayforce General Ledger modules - Managing client expectations - Identifying risks - Communicating effectively with Project Managers and client stakeholders This role may also provide Organizational Readiness consulting and guidance to Associate Consultants, especially related to payroll accounting processes and financial reporting readiness. We are open to candidates with GL or payroll accounting implementation experience in another HCM, ERP, or financial system who are excited and ready to be cross-trained and certified in Ceridian Dayforce. This role can be fully remote or hybrid in Dallas, Texas. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field - 3–5 years of software or HRIS/ERP implementation experience with a strong focus on General Ledger, payroll accounting, or financial systems - Hands-on experience implementing payroll-to-GL or financial modules within SaaS/Cloud HCM or ERP platforms - Experience with one or more of the following systems: Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), Workday, UKG, ADP, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, NetSuite, or other payroll/financial systems - Strong understanding of payroll accounting, General Ledger structures, costing, and reconciliations - Experience supporting or leading payroll accounting implementations or financial system deployments - Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus - Working knowledge of financial data files, integrations, and interfaces - Proficiency in SQL and XML is a plus - Strong Microsoft Office skills - Ability to manage multiple clients and project workstreams simultaneously - Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client-facing sessions - Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently - Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Willingness to travel on a limited basis Requirements - Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of Dayforce General Ledger implementations - Lead finance- and accounting-focused client discovery sessions, document requirements, and translate them into Dayforce configuration - Configure Dayforce General Ledger functionality, including chart of accounts mapping, costing allocations, legal entities, and accounting rules - Support payroll-to-GL setup, balancing, reconciliation, and validation activities - Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities related to General Ledger - Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting notes and deliverables - Partner closely with Project Managers to provide updates on tasks, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies - Advise clients on Dayforce payroll accounting and financial best practices to maximize accuracy, efficiency, and reporting outcomes - Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors (ERP providers, finance teams, integrations partners) - Ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll, costing, and financial data - Perform payroll and GL data audits and recommend corrective actions - Provide post‑go‑live consulting support for payroll accounting and financial processes - Support GL-related integrations, exports, and financial file feeds - Serve as a subject-matter expert for Dayforce General Ledger functionality - Support Organizational Readiness activities, including finance team training and payroll accounting readiness - Review client accounting structures and payroll costing methodologies and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices Benefits - Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) - Paid holidays - Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location

Job Title Dayforce Benefits Implementation Consultant Job Summary EnForce Consulting, an HR-Path Company, is seeking a Dayforce Benefits Implementation Consultant to support the successful deployment of Ceridian Dayforce Benefits and Open Enrollment solutions across a diverse client base. This role participates in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and post–go-live support, with a primary focus on benefits administration and annual open enrollment events.The Consultant is responsible for gathering benefits-specific requirements, configuring Dayforce Benefits modules, managing client expectations, identifying risks, and communicating effectively with Project Managers and client stakeholders. This role may also provide Organizational Readiness consulting and guidance to Associate Consultants, especially related to benefits communications and employee-facing readiness.We are very open to candidates who have benefits implementation experience in another HRIS or benefits administration platform and are excited and ready to be cross-trained and certified in Ceridian Dayforce. This role can be fully remote, or hybrid in Dallas, Texas. Job Responsibilities - Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of Dayforce Benefits implementations - Lead benefits-focused client discovery sessions, document requirements, and translate them into Dayforce configuration - Configure Dayforce Benefits modules, including plan setup, eligibility rules, enrollment rules, rates, and employee self-service - Support and lead open enrollment planning, configuration, testing, and client readiness activities - Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities related to benefits - Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting notes and deliverables - Partner closely with Project Managers to provide updates on tasks, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies - Advise clients on Dayforce and benefits administration best practices to maximize efficiency and employee experience - Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors (carriers, brokers, integrations) - Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee and benefits data - Perform benefits data audits and recommend corrective actions - Provide post‑go‑live consulting support for benefits administration and open enrollment cycles - Support benefits-related integrations and file feeds, including carrier interfaces - Serve as a subject-matter expert for Dayforce Benefits functionality - Support Organizational Readiness activities, including employee communications and enrollment readiness - Review client benefits policies and plan designs and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices Job Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field - 3–5 years of software or HRIS implementation experience with a strong focus on Benefits Administration - Hands-on experience implementing benefits and open enrollment within SaaS/Cloud HCM platforms - Experience with one or more of the following systems: Ceridian Dayforce (preferred), Workday, UKG, ADP, Ultimate, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other benefits administration systems - Strong understanding of benefits administration processes, including eligibility, enrollments, life events, and open enrollment - Experience supporting or leading annual open enrollment cycles - Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus - Working knowledge of benefits-related data files, integrations, and interfaces - Proficiency in SQL and XML is a plus - Strong Microsoft Office skills - Ability to manage multiple clients and project workstreams simultaneously - Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client-facing sessions - Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently - Excellent communication, collaboration, and time‑management skills - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (especially during open enrollment seasons) - Willingness to travel on a limited basis Job Benefits - Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) - Paid holidays - Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location

Job Title: DayForce Implementation Consultant Job Summary Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an Implementation Consultant to support the successful deployment of Ceridian DayForce solutions across a variety of clients. This role participates in all stages of the implementation lifecycle, including discovery, configuration, testing, deployment, and post–go-live support. The Consultant is responsible for gathering requirements, configuring the solution, managing expectations, identifying risks, and communicating effectively with the Project Manager and client stakeholders. The role may also provide Organizational Readiness consulting and guidance to Associate Consultants. We are very open to candidates who have implementation experience in a different HRIS system and are excited and ready to be cross-trained and certified in DayForce. This role can be fully remote, or hybrid in Dallas, Texas. Job Responsibilities - Develop and manage project plans to ensure timely, on-budget delivery - Lead client discovery sessions, document business requirements, and map them to DayForce functionality - Configure Ceridian DayForce modules to meet client needs - Facilitate solution design, configuration, unit testing, integration testing, training, and deployment activities - Conduct consulting sessions (phone, video, or in person) and prepare meeting documentation - Attend internal project meetings and provide updates on tasks, deliverables, and risks - Advise clients on DayForce best practices to maximize ROI - Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party partners to ensure successful implementation - Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data - Perform data audits and recommend corrective actions - Provide post-deployment consulting assistance in assigned functional areas - Develop SQL scripts and XML transformations for integrations and interfaces - Serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned functional areas - Support Organizational Readiness activities to prepare clients for solution rollout - Review client policies periodically and recommend improvements based on industry best practices Job Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field - 3–5 years of software implementation experience - Experience with SaaS/Cloud solutions, ideally HRIS/HCM platforms - Experience with one or more of the following systems: Salesforce, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Kronos, Workbrain/Infor, RedPrairie/JDA, Ultimate, Oracle HR/Payroll, Ceridian DayForce (preferred) - Ability to configure and deploy end‑to‑end HRIS modules - Strong understanding of HCM processes and workflows - Experience in business process mapping; change management experience is a plus - Proficiency in SQL and XML - Strong Microsoft Office skills - Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and clients - Strong facilitation skills for workshops and client sessions - Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently - Excellent collaboration, communication, and time management skills - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Willingness to travel on a limited basis Job Benefits - Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) - Paid holidays - Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location

Job Title: Kronos Senior Business Analyst Lead Job Summary: Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a Kronos Senior Business Analyst Lead to support the upgrade from Kronos Workforce Central (WFC) to UKG Pro Workforce Management (WFM). This role includes consolidating five WFC instances into a single UKG Pro WFM instance, managing complex integrations, and ensuring seamless data transfer with PeopleSoft HRMS and other legacy systems. The role requires strong experience in stakeholder management, requirements gathering, Kronos/UKG configuration, PeopleSoft-related processes, and testing leadership. This is a fully remote position with occasional onsite client visits as needed. Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather, clarify, and document requirements for the UKG Pro WFM upgrade. - Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed functional specifications. - Develop, manage, and execute test scripts ensuring full coverage of business scenarios and validation of configurations. - Support implementation, configuration, and validation of Kronos Workforce Central and UKG Pro WFM, including Timekeeper and other modules such as Activities, Mobile, and Analytics. - Lead the extraction, cleansing, reformatting, and migration of data from WFC into UKG Pro WFM. - Provide team leadership to Kronos analysts, guiding testing, validation, and system troubleshooting activities. - Work closely with the system integrator and PMO to support integrations between Kronos/UKG and PeopleSoft HRMS, including middleware work using Boomi. - Validate configuration of pay rules, union/CBA rules, and payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Oversee updates to pay rates and related data housed within PeopleSoft HRMS. - Coordinate project deliverables, timelines, and risks with the Program Manager to ensure successful execution. - Participate in project planning, cutover preparation, and post‑implementation support activities. - Travel to the customer’s location as needed for workshops, testing sessions, and key meetings. Job Requirements: - Proven experience as a Business Analyst Lead supporting Kronos or UKG Pro WFM implementations. - Strong knowledge of Kronos WFC and UKG Pro WFM configuration and implementation processes. - Experience developing and executing test scripts for complex system upgrades or integrations. - Familiarity with integration tools and middleware, particularly Kronos/UKG Boomi. - Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS and its integration touchpoints with WFM systems. - Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Ability to work independently and lead others in a collaborative environment. - Willingness to travel as needed. Job Benefits: - Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability - Paid holidays - Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and location

Role Description Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced WorkForce Software Functional Implementation Consultant to support complex workforce management initiatives for large enterprise clients. In this role, you will collaborate directly with customers to understand their operational needs, examine their current systems and processes, and guide them toward optimized solutions within the WorkForce Software platform. This position requires regular travel to Chicago (approximately 50–75%) based on project needs. - Engage with clients daily to understand their workforce challenges, assess system requirements, and analyze existing business processes. - Conduct functional assessments and translate client needs into tailored WorkForce Software configuration strategies and best‑practice recommendations. - Apply deep HCM knowledge to architect end‑to‑end workforce management solutions that address complex business scenarios. - Communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats, ensuring clients understand system behavior, recommended approaches, and next steps. - Lead implementations of WorkForce Software technologies while incorporating refined processes, updated tools, and modern methodologies that enhance solution outcomes. - Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure successful execution across all phases of the implementation lifecycle. Qualifications - 4–6 years of experience working on software implementation projects, including requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation. - Hands‑on background implementing or training end‑users on packaged enterprise applications or complex internal systems. - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, with the ability to manage and interpret large datasets. - Familiarity with common delivery approaches such as Waterfall and Agile. - A college degree is welcome but not required—demonstrated ability and relevant experience are equally valued. Requirements - Ability and willingness to travel 50–75%, primarily to Chicago, depending on project demands. Preferred Qualifications - Strong understanding of system implementation methodologies and lifecycle management. - Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools, concepts, and environments. - Proven success working in client‑focused, collaborative delivery teams. - Familiarity with HR, Payroll, or Workforce Management functional areas. - Experience supporting or troubleshooting complex software applications. Benefits - Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability - Paid holidays - Competitive full‑time salary range of approximately $135,000-$165,000 USD based on experience, education, and geographic location

Job Title: Agile Coach (6 role) Job Summary: Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking six (6) experienced Enterprise Agile Coaches to support enterprise clients undergoing large-scale Agile product transformations. These consultants will work closely with Agile Centers of Excellence (CoE), technology leadership, and product teams to guide organizations in adopting Agile methodologies, improving collaboration, and delivering measurable business outcomes. This is a remote role for NYC. There could be periodic travel to NYC. This role requires a blend of Agile coaching expertise, facilitation skills, technical knowledge, and change leadership. The Agile Coach will mentor product teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and technical leaders while helping organizations build sustainable Agile practices that align with broader enterprise transformation strategies. This is a consulting engagement through Next Generation, Inc. supporting enterprise technology environments transitioning to modern Agile product delivery models. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Agile Center of Excellence leadership and enterprise technology teams to develop and execute Agile transformation roadmaps aligned with organizational goals. - Serve as a mentor, influencer, and change advocate, helping teams adopt new ways of working and collaborating at the enterprise level. - Provide hands-on coaching and support for large-scale Agile product transformation initiatives, helping teams adopt Agile delivery models and improve operational performance. - Coach Scrum teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders on Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and other scaled Agile methodologies to build Agile maturity. - Facilitate Agile ceremonies, strategic workshops, and training sessions that enable teams and leaders to adopt Agile principles and product-focused practices. - Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and hands-on coaching sessions to help teams adopt Agile practices, collaboration models, and technical delivery frameworks. - Educate teams on modern engineering and delivery practices including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Lean principles, and XP practices such as Test-Driven Development and pair programming. - Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement by embedding Agile retrospectives, feedback loops, and metrics-driven decision-making. - Analyze team performance metrics and delivery data to identify improvement opportunities and implement strategies that increase delivery effectiveness. - Work closely with cross-functional teams and organizational stakeholders to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide targeted coaching support. - Facilitate alignment and collaboration across product, engineering, and business teams to ensure successful transformation initiatives. - Implement Agile best practices, workflows, and delivery metrics across teams and programs. - Utilize tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jira Align, and other Atlassian platforms to support Agile process optimization, workflow management, and reporting. - Establish and monitor Agile delivery metrics, including team health indicators, velocity, delivery predictability, and transformation progress. Key Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. - Minimum 5 years of experience in software development or technical delivery roles. - At least 8 years of experience in Agile coaching or Agile transformation roles within enterprise environments. - Demonstrated success coaching large-scale Agile product transformation initiatives in complex organizations. - Professional Agile certifications such as ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or similar Agile coaching credentials. - Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS). - Strong systems thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex enterprise organizations and align teams with strategic objectives. - Experience implementing modern engineering practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies. - Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence teams and leadership without direct authority. - Strong conflict resolution, collaboration, and organizational coaching capabilities. - Experience leveraging Agile metrics and performance data to guide coaching decisions and drive measurable improvements. - Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric operating models. - Knowledge of organizational behavior and change management principles related to large-scale Agile transformations. - Proven ability to foster continuous learning, improvement, and high-performing Agile team cultures. - Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and Agile best practices. Job Benefits: - Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - STD/LTD Disability - Paid holidays - Competitive full-time salary range based on experience, education, and location - Competitive hourly rate range of $100 to $125 an hour based on experience and education