Our Spotlight series provides an opportunity to meet the remarkable individuals at HRchitect. Each month, we highlight a member of our team, allowing you to discover more about their unique contributions and get to know them a bit more on a personal level.
Learn all about Humam Yahya, Dayforce Implementation Manager, in this month’s Spotlight.
Humam Yahya, Implementation Manager in our Dayforce practice, specializes in deploying Dayforce modules, including Workforce Management, HR Core, Entitlements, and Talent Management. He particularly focuses on Talent Management implementations and leads a team of consultants, offering support with daily tasks, resource allocation, and project execution.
With over eight years of experience implementing Dayforce in both public and private sector organizations, Humam provides a broad perspective and a deep understanding of workforce needs in diverse environments. As one of the original members of the Dayforce Talent Team, he played a pivotal role in launching early Talent module implementations. His expertise encompasses the entire Dayforce suite, particularly in Talent, HR Core, Entitlements, and Workforce Management. Humam holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University and possesses a strong background in process improvement and change management. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, playing board games, and watching sports.
Hometown: Toronto (Ontario)
Favorite restaurant: Copa Cabana Brazilian Steakhouse
Favorite song: “Silhouettes” by The Rays
Favorite motto or quote: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? I enjoy working out at the gym and traveling as much as I can.
Now that you have been at HRchitect since July 2023 and recently promoted to Dayforce Implementation Manager, what does your job entail? In my role, I support resource allocation and assist teammates with various projects. I collaborate closely with clients to implement and optimize the Dayforce platform, ensuring the solutions meet their unique needs. Additionally, I mentor junior team members by providing guidance on client support strategies and best practices for navigating diverse scenarios.
What makes working at HRchitect so great? HRchitect is an incredible place to work for many reasons—from generous company perks to a strong emphasis on work-life balance. However, what truly sets HRchitect apart is its people. From leadership to every individual employee, the organization is filled with talented, supportive, and genuinely remarkable individuals. HRchitect promotes a highly collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to be themselves, support one another, and engage in open and transparent communication.
What project are you most proud of? My favorite project, for which I am most proud, is implementing Performance for Evervet Partners.
What’s been one of your favorite destinations to travel to for a client site visit/Partner conference/HRchitect event? One of my favorite destinations for an HRchitect event is Gloucester, Massachusetts, for our Dayforce team meeting.
What has been your favorite travel destination? My favorite place I have traveled to is Cappadocia, Turkey.
Humam’s favorite travel destination is Cappadocia, Turkey.
Humam is very active in all things Dayforce. Tune into the Dayforce Demo Series, hosted by Dayforce‘s John Dawson, Humam Yahya , and Edward Franolic of our Dayforce Implementation consulting team, who show viewers how to be successful through Taking Onboarding and Performance to the Next Level Through Learning.
Take a look at some of the fantastic client testimonials we’ve received for Humam!
“Humam is fantastic! He has really helped me become more comfortable with a module that I initially thought was completely not user-intuitive.” – VP, HR, Veterinary Services Industry
“Humam is so pleasant to work with, and his approach is well thought-out and regimented.” – Executive HR Leader, Venture Capital Industry
Check out Raven Intelligence and read first-hand what our Dayforce clients have to say about working with Humam.