Dayforce HCM Integration
Bring Skima Intelligence Into Dayforce
Skima AI provides intelligent candidate scoring, evaluation insights, and hiring manager collaboration, all seamlessly integrated within your Dayforce HCM ecosystem for faster, data-driven talent decisions.
What You'll See in Dayforce HCM with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with Dayforce HCM, your talent acquisition team gets AI-powered insights directly within your existing HCM workflow.
AI Match Score (0-100) is displayed on each candidate application.
Resume-based reasons explaining why candidates match the JD.
"Skima Evaluated" tags for quick candidate filtering and reporting.
Hiring managers can shortlist with Approve/Skip and optional feedback.
Automated activity logs that capture manager decisions in HCM for audit trail.
An updated top 10 talent shortlist within the Dayforce talent intelligence platform, ensuring your team engages the top candidates.
Why Dayforce HCM Teams Choose Skima AI
Dayforce users integrate Skima AI to enhance Dayforce talent intelligence with advanced AI capabilities while maintaining the single-system approach that eliminates data silos.
Stay Within Your HCM
All scores, insights, and feedback remain centralized in Dayforce, from recruitment to employee lifecycle management.
Enhanced Talent Intelligence
Leverage Skima AI alongside Dayforce's native AI tools for deeper candidate evaluation and skills matching.
Seamless Manager Collaboration
Share shortlist links that write decisions back to Dayforce, maintaining workflow integrity.
Real-time Candidate Updates
Every new application triggers instant AI evaluation, keeping your talent pipeline updated.
What Skima AI Writes Back to Dayforce HCM
| Writes back to | Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | SKIMA Match Score | Number (0–100) | 86 |
| Application | SKIMA Reasons | Long text (3–5) | 3 yrs retail sales; POS; shift lead |
| Application/Note | Shortlist Link | URL | https://.../shortlist/abc |
| Candidate | SKIMA Evaluated | Tag | SKIMA Evaluated |
| Application | Skills Assessment Data | JSON/Long text | Skills match: Python, SQL, Analytics |
| (Optional) Application | HM Feedback | Enum | 👍 / 👎 / Maybe |
| (Optional) Application | HM Comment | Short text | Ready for phone screen |
| Activity Note | Shortlist Interaction Log | Long text | Manager reviewed 5 candidates via SKIMA |
| Workflow | Stage Progression Trigger | Boolean/Event | Auto-advance high scores |
| Attachment | SKIMA_Evaluation.pdf | File | Fallback evaluation report |
Events Skima AI Reacts to: Application created/updated, Candidate stage progression, Resume/attachment uploads, Job requisition changes, Skills assessment completion.
How the Shortlist Workflow Integrates with Dayforce HCM
Skima AI creates an intelligent feedback loop that enhances Dayforce's existing recruiting workflows while maintaining HCM data integrity and audit compliance.
Recruiter Shares Shortlist Link
Recruiter shares the Skima shortlist link with hiring managers (no ADP login required).
Manager Provides Feedback
Manager evaluates candidates with 👍/👎 decisions and optional notes.
Skima AI Updates Dayforce
Skima AI writes feedback directly into Dayforce candidate records and workflows.
Recruiter Acts on Insights
Recruiters get an explainable AI-ranked top-10 list and engage candidates.
The result: Enhanced hiring collaboration while providing explainable AI insights, faster decision-making, and complete integration with your Dayforce HCM.
Field Map for Dayforce HCM Integration
A clear data flow map helps Dayforce HCM users and IT teams configure the Skima AI integration properly and ensures smooth operation.
Skima AI securely retrieves candidate and job data from your Dayforce HCM system through REST APIs:
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Application & Candidate Data: Application ID, Job Requisition details, Candidate status, Source tracking, Recruiter assignments, Timestamps.
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Candidate Profiles: Personal information, Contact details, Location data, Previous application history.
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Resume & Attachments: Document parsing for skills extraction and evaluation.
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Job Requisition Data: Job descriptions, Required skills, Department/location details, and hiring workflow stages.
Skima AI writes structured insights back into Dayforce HCM to maintain your unified talent data model:
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Core Evaluation Data: Application Custom Field: SKIMA Match Score (0–100), Application Custom Field: SKIMA Evidence & Reasons, Candidate Tag: Skima Evaluated, Application Custom Field: Shortlist URL.
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HCM Workflow Integration: Activity Notes: Manager feedback and decision logging, Workflow Triggers: Stage progression based on scores, Skills Data: Integration with Dayforce Skills Engine, Hiring Pipeline: Automated candidate advancement,.
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Optional HCM Enhancements: Custom Fields: Manager feedback capture, Workflow Routing: Automated next steps, Reporting Data: Analytics integration for talent intelligence.
This bidirectional integration ensures all AI insights enhance your Dayforce HCM talent intelligence while maintaining system integrity and compliance.
Set up Your Dayforce HCM Integration
Skima AI + Dayforce integration is secure, scalable, and requires minimal IT configuration.
Here are 5 Steps to initiate Dayforce Integration:
Create API Credentials in Dayforce with appropriate Web Services permissions for Candidates, Applications, Job Requisitions, and Custom Fields.
Configure Custom Fields for Skima AI data or allow automated field creation through Dayforce APIs.
Set up Webhooks (recommended) or configure polling intervals for real-time candidate updates.
Test Integration on 2–3 sample job requisitions: upload resumes → verify scoring → test manager feedback → confirm HCM data flow.
Launch Pilot Program on select roles with automated reporting and 15/30-day checkpoints for ROI measurement.
Security &
Responsible AI
for Dayforce
Integrations
Trust and compliance are ensured when connecting Skima AI with Dayforce HCM, keeping candidate data secure and hiring decisions transparent.
- Skima AI uses token-based authentication and AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest, with no auto-rejections.
- All hiring manager feedback, comments, and shortlist actions are recorded as Dayforce activity notes for a complete audit trail.
- Role-based permissions, secure webhook endpoints, & the option for redaction mode ensure strict data privacy.
- Compliance: Follows Dayforce Integration Studio security best practices; supports Role-Based Access Control, IP whitelisting, and regular security reviews.
Skima AI combines explainable AI with enterprise-grade security practices to keep your Dayforce integrations compliant, auditable, and fair.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with Dayforce HCM
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Dayforce integrations
How does Skima AI integrate with Dayforce HCM's existing talent acquisition workflow?
Skima AI connects through Dayforce REST APIs and webhooks to enhance your existing recruiting processes. All AI insights are written back to candidate records within Dayforce, maintaining your unified HCM data model while adding intelligent scoring and evaluation capabilities.
What Dayforce HCM fields does Skima AI update?
Skima AI writes Match Scores (0-100), Evidence/Reasons, evaluation tags, and shortlist links to custom application fields. Manager feedback and decisions are captured in activity notes and workflow triggers, maintaining complete audit trails within your HCM system.
Where do AI insights appear in my Dayforce HCM interface?
Match scores, reasons, and evaluation data appear directly on candidate application records through custom fields. Manager feedback integrates with Dayforce workflows and appears in activity notes for complete audit tracking.
Does the integration support both external and internal candidates?
Yes, Skima AI evaluates both external applications and internal candidates. For internal mobility, the system leverages existing employee data within Dayforce to provide comprehensive evaluation and career pathway recommendations.
What ROI metrics can I expect from Dayforce HCM + Skima AI integration?
Organizations typically see 40-50% reduction in time-to-hire, improved hiring manager engagement, and enhanced candidate quality metrics. The integration provides analytics within Dayforce reporting for measuring recruitment efficiency and talent pipeline performance.
What is Dayforce Talent Intelligence?
Dayforce Talent Intelligence provides data-driven insights for hiring, workforce planning, and employee management. Skima AI enhances these capabilities with AI resume screening, candidate scoring, and shortlist automation to help teams make faster hiring decisions.
How does Dayforce role-based security audit trail work?
Dayforce role-based security audit trail features help organizations control user permissions and track recruitment activities. Skima AI works within these workflows, maintaining transparent candidate evaluation records and secure hiring collaboration inside Dayforce.
What are the Dayforce AI capabilities?
Dayforce AI capabilities include predictive analytics, workforce insights, and recruitment automation. Skima AI extends these features with explainable candidate matching, AI-powered resume screening, and automated shortlist creation for more efficient hiring workflows.
How does Dayforce support GDPR compliance, role-based access, and encryption?
Dayforce supports GDPR compliance through role-based access controls, encryption, and secure audit trails. Skima AI aligns with these protections by securely processing candidate data and maintaining compliant AI-assisted recruitment workflows within Dayforce.