This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range : Rs 3000000 - Rs 4800000 (ie INR 30-48 LPA)
Min Experience : 8 years
Location : Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Gurgaon, Delhi, Kolkata
JobType : full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled UKG (Kronos) Specialist with 8–12 years of end-to-end experience across Workforce Central, UKG Dimensions, UltiPro, Timekeeping, Scheduling, Absence Management, and Advanced Scheduling. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in system configuration, customization, and payroll / timekeeping integrations, along with the ability to lead full-cycle implementations and ongoing enhancements for global workforce environments. This role requires a collaborative, analytical, and solution-oriented professional who can translate business needs into scalable workforce technology solutions.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end UKG (Kronos) implementations including requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, training, and post-go-live support.
- Configure and optimize UKG Workforce Central / Dimensions modules for Timekeeping, Scheduling, Attendance, Absence Management, Forecasting, and Advanced Scheduling.
- Develop and maintain integrations between UKG (Kronos), payroll systems (ADP, SAP, Oracle, Workday or similar), HRIS platforms, and third-party applications using WIM, API interfaces, and middleware tools.
- Support workforce compliance requirements including labor policies, shift rules, union rules, accrual policies, overtime rules, and global regulatory standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to timecards, pay rules, accruals, system performance, interfaces, and employee scheduling conflicts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, Payroll, IT, Business Operations, and external vendors to identify process improvements and drive system enhancements.
- Perform system upgrades, patches, regression testing, and environment migrations ensuring high stability and minimal business disruption.
- Analyze workforce data to improve scheduling efficiency, decrease labor costs, enhance productivity, and support business decision-making.
- Develop documentation, SOPs, training materials, and knowledge guides , delivering training sessions to end users and technical teams.
- Act as a subject matter expert for workforce management practices and UKG product roadmap, advising leadership on best practices and future enhancements.
Required Skills & Experience
8–15 years of hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and supporting UKG (Kronos) platforms.Strong functional / technical expertise in Workforce Central (WFC), UKG Dimensions, UltiPro , and modules such as Timekeeping, Scheduling, Absence Management, and Advanced Scheduling .Proven experience designing and customizing pay rules, attendance rules, scheduling policies, and accrual configurations .Solid understanding of payroll processing cycles, HR operations, time compliance requirements, and workforce optimization strategies .Proficiency in Kronos WIM, SQL, API integrations, data mapping, and interface troubleshooting .Experience supporting large global organizations , managing multi-location rollouts, and working with union & non-union labor environments.Demonstrated expertise in software testing, UAT coordination, change management, training, and stakeholder communication .Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Excellent communication, documentation, and client engagement abilities.Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification in UKG Dimensions or Workforce Central is a strong plus.Experience with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM is an advantage.Background in shared services, HR technology consulting, or global enterprise operations .