Kronos to ADP Migration Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Kronos to ADP Migration Consultant to lead and support the end-to-end migration from UKG Kronos (Workforce Central / Dimensions) to ADP Workforce Now / ADP Vantage. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in workforce management systems, payroll integrations, data migration, configuration, testing, and post-go-live support.

This role requires both technical and functional expertise to ensure a seamless transition with minimal business disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end migration from Kronos (UKG) to ADP platform

• Perform system analysis, data mapping, and gap analysis between Kronos and ADP

• Extract, cleanse, and migrate historical payroll and timekeeping data

• Configure ADP modules including:

  • Time & Attendance

  • Payroll

  • Scheduling

  • Workforce Management

• Design and validate data interfaces between ADP and downstream systems (HRIS, ERP, Benefits, Finance)

• Conduct integration testing, UAT coordination, and payroll parallel testing

• Develop migration documentation, SOPs, and training materials

• Support cutover planning and post-implementation stabilization

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendor teams to ensure compliance and accuracy

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Workforce Management / Payroll systems

• Proven experience in Kronos (UKG) implementation or administration

• Proven experience with ADP Workforce Now or ADP Vantage

• Hands-on experience in data migration projects

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and timekeeping rules

• Experience with APIs, flat file integrations, or middleware tools

• Ability to perform data validation and reconciliation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience leading full lifecycle migration projects

• Knowledge of labor compliance (FLSA, state payroll regulations)

• Experience with SQL for data validation and reporting

• ADP or UKG certifications

• PMP or Agile/Scrum certification (nice to have)

Key Skills

• Data Mapping & Conversion

• Payroll & Timekeeping Systems

• System Integration & Testing

• Requirements Gathering

• Stakeholder Communication

• Cutover & Go-Live Planning

Deliverables

• Data Migration Strategy & Plan

• Configuration & Integration Design Documents

• Testing Scripts & Validation Reports

• Successful Go-Live & Hypercare Support