Dayforce, Inc.

Dayforce, Inc. is a global human capital management (HCM) software and services company. Its core mission is to "make work life better" for its customers, their employees, and its own teams. The company's headquarters are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., with a significant presence also in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Dayforce's primary offering is its flagship cloud HCM platform, also named Dayforce, which provides a comprehensive suite of functionalities. These include human resources, payroll and tax, workforce management, benefits, talent intelligence, and analytics. The company also offers Powerpay, a cloud HR and payroll solution specifically designed for the Canadian small business market. Dayforce serves mid-market to large enterprises, typically ranging from 500 to over 100,000 employees, across diverse industries such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and the public sector. It operates internationally, supporting global payroll in over 200 countries and territories.

Formerly known as Ceridian HCM Holding Inc., the company officially rebranded to Dayforce, Inc. in February 2024. A significant recent development is its acquisition by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for approximately US$12.3 billion, a deal completed in February 2026, which resulted in Dayforce becoming a privately held company and its stock being delisted from public exchanges. David Ossip serves as the Chair and CEO. Dayforce is positioned as a global leader in the HCM market, leveraging its unified, AI-powered cloud platform to streamline operations, drive innovation, and expand its reach into larger enterprise clients and international markets.