UKG / Kronos WFM Consultant

Remote Occasional Visit Customer place in Florida

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We are seeking a skilled UKG Ready (Kronos Workforce Ready) professional to implement, configure, and support HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Workforce Management solutions. The role involves working closely with business stakeholders to optimize workforce processes and ensure system efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Implementation & Configuration

Configure UKG Ready modules including:

Core HR
Time & Attendance
Payroll
Scheduling / Workforce Management

Participate in end to end implementation lifecycle (requirements, design, build, test, deploy).
Customize workflows, business rules, and accruals.

Support & Maintenance

Provide day to day production support for UKG Ready applications.
Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve tickets.
Manage system updates, patches, and enhancements.

Integration & Data Management

Handle integrations between UKG Ready and third party systems (e.g., ERP, SAP, Workday).
Perform data imports/exports and maintain data integrity.
Develop and maintain reports using UKG reporting tools.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to gather requirements.
Provide functional guidance and best practices.
Conduct user training sessions and create documentation.

Compliance & Optimization

Ensure compliance with labor laws, payroll regulations, and company policies.
Recommend process improvements to enhance system utilization and efficiency.

Required Skills
Technical Skills

Strong experience with UKG Ready / Kronos Workforce Ready
Knowledge of:

Timekeeping & scheduling
Payroll processing
HRIS systems

Experience with:

APIs / integrations
Data mapping and migration
Report building

Functional Skills

Understanding of HR and Payroll processes
Workforce management best practices
Compliance and labor regulations awareness

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work independently and in a team

Preferred Qualifications

UKG (Kronos) certification is a plus
Experience in cloud based HR systems
Knowledge of SQL or reporting tools
Experience in Agile / project based environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, HR, Business, or related field

Nice to Have Skills

Experience with UKG Pro, Dimensions, or Workforce Central
Exposure to integration tools (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft)
Basic scripting or automation knowledge