Kronos Functional consultant

Role: Kronos Functional Consultant

Experience: 5-12 YRS

Shift: 3PM-12AM

Location: Hyderabad/Chennai

Mode of work: Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Kronos Consultant with deep expertise in configuring and maintaining UKG (formerly Kronos) Dimensions or Workforce Central, specializing in accrual and attendance rules. This is a critical role supporting our HR operations, requiring a proactive, solutions-oriented individual to ensure accurate and compliant time and attendance management for our employees.

Responsibilities:

• Accrual Configuration & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain complex accrual policies within UKG Dimensions or Workforce Central, ensuring accurate calculation of employee leave balances based on various factors (e.g., tenure, job classification, performance).
• Attendance Policy Implementation: Configure and implement time and attendance policies, adhering to legal and company requirements. This includes managing exception handling, shift patterns, and overtime calculations.
• System Administration & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system-related issues related to timekeeping, leave accruals, and attendance discrepancies. Provide proactive system maintenance and monitoring.
• Reporting & Data Analysis: Develop and maintain custom reports using UKG reporting tools, providing insightful data on employee time, attendance, and leave usage. Identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Ensure data integrity within the UKG system, adhering to all relevant data privacy regulations.
• Project Management: Contribute to project planning and execution for system upgrades, implementations, and configurations. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing support and training as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (4 years) configuring and managing UKG Dimensions OR Workforce Central, with a strong focus on accruals and attendance.
• Deep understanding of time and attendance principles, leave management best practices, and relevant legislation (specifically US legislation if applicable).
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex accrual rules, including various accrual calculation methods.
• Proficiency in generating and interpreting reports using UKG reporting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Project management skills and experience, including task prioritization and timely completion.
• Experience with HR processes and related workflows is essential.

Good to have:

• Experience with UKG Payroll integration
• Experience with other HR and Finance systems (Workday HCM, Oracle ERP)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., UKG certifications)