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Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) software company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Toronto, Ontario. The company offers a comprehensive, AI-powered cloud platform designed to manage the entire employee lifecycle. Originally founded as Ceridian in 1992, it rebranded to Dayforce Inc. in February 2024 after acquiring the Dayforce cloud HCM solution in 2012. In February 2026, Thoma Bravo purchased the company for approximately US$12.3 billion.
Dayforce's flagship product is its Cloud HCM platform, which includes a full suite of human capital management capabilities. Key services encompass human resources and talent intelligence, payroll and tax filing, workforce management, benefits administration, and recruiting technology. Additionally, Dayforce provides Powerpay, a cloud HR and payroll solution aimed at small businesses in Canada with fewer than 100 employees. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including retail, healthcare, and financial services, and manages millions of employees for thousands of customers worldwide, including notable brands like Barnes & Noble and Harley-Davidson.