Kronos Consultant - Hexaware Technologies, Inc

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.