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Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT'S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
How You Will Make an Impact
As the Dayforce HRIS System Administrator, you'll play a key role in powering Freshpet's people experience through technology. You'll manage, optimize, and elevate our Dayforce HRIS platform ensuring it runs seamlessly and supports our growing team's needs. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, HR Operations and Transformation, you'll be part of a forward-thinking HR team that's shaping how Freshpet supports and scales its most important asset: our people. This role is perfect for someone who loves the intersection of HR, technology, and transformation. A problem solver who's excited to build, innovate, and make work better every day.
Key Responsibilities
System Administration & Optimization
• Serve as Freshpet's Dayforce subject matter expert and system administrator, managing configuration, security, and functionality across all modules.
• Continuously optimize workflows and processes to enhance the employee and manager experience.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and IT to identify and implement system improvements that drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage system releases, testing, and integrations to ensure stability and performance, Data Management & Insights
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of employee data across the system.
• Build and deliver actionable reports and dashboards that provide insight into key people metrics.
• Champion data-driven decision-making by providing HR and leadership teams with reliable analytics.
Collaboration & Support
• Work hand-in-hand with HR Operations and business partners to understand their needs and translate them into scalable HRIS solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues while serving as the primary contact for Dayforce support and vendors.
• Provide ongoing training and support for HR users, empowering them to leverage the system effectively.
Transformation & Continuous Improvement
• Support HR transformation initiatives, ensuring system capabilities align with evolving business strategies.
• Seek opportunities to automate manual processes and improve the employee lifecycle through smart system design.
• Partner with the Sr. Manager, HR Operations and Transformation to drive projects that enhance the overall HR technology ecosystem.
What You'll Bring
Education & Experience
• 5+ years of experience with HRIS administration, preferably with Ceridian Dayforce.
• Hands-on experience with HR, Payroll, and Benefits modules strongly preferred.
Skills & Capabilities
• Proficiency in Dayforce configuration, workflows, and reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insights.
• Excellent communication skills, you know how to explain tech in human terms.• Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a drive to make things better every day.
• Experience in fast-growing or transformation-oriented environments is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
• Dayforce certifications (HCM, Payroll, or Benefits).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field required.
• Experience with integrations (API, SFTP), HR analytics tools like Power BI.
• Passion for building intuitive systems that make work easier and more human.
What We Offer
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:
Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
Disclaimers
The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.