Kronos Consultant

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Kronos
UKG

Job Details

Position: Kronos Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote)

Duration: Contract / Fulltime

Mandatory Skills: Kronos / UKG Pro.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather business requirements and translate them into Kronos configuration and workflows
  • Design and implement Kronos modules such as Timekeeping, Scheduling, Absence Management, Labor Rules, and Pay Calculations
  • Configure workforce policies, pay rules, accruals, job structures, and integrations with payroll/HR systems
  • Create and maintain technical and functional documentation, configuration guides, and process maps
  • Develop and execute test plans, perform system testing, and manage user acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Provide end-user training, create training materials, and support change management activities
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
  • Manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project managers and stakeholders
  • Support data conversion, mapping, and validation activities during implementations or upgrades
  • Stay current with Kronos/UKG product updates, best practices, and industry trends

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Kronos Workforce Central, Workforce Dimensions, or UKG Pro/UKG Ready.
  • Strong understanding of workforce management concepts: time & attendance, scheduling, labor rules, punches, exceptions, and accruals.
  • Experience with integrating Kronos to payroll, HRIS, or ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP).
  • Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or within cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with SQL, scripts, or reporting tools used with Kronos is a plus.
  • Knowledge of labor law and compliance requirements relevant to timekeeping and pay.

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