UKG Absence Lead
You are:
An experienced UKG Absence Management Lead with a drive to succeed, and a desire to learn, that will help develop and grow our T&O UKG business.
The Work:
The UKG Absence Management Lead works closely with teammates to ensure the maximum value of our clients’ workforce management investment is achieved. Specifically, the primary objective for this role is to understand clients’ current state and use expert knowledge and best practices to deliver solutions on time, within budget, and with exceptional quality. The UKG Absence Management Lead leads large, complex workforce management strategic and implementation engagements and manages these projects to successful completion.
Job Description:
Provides advanced-level knowledge of the UKG (legacy Kronos) Pro WFM/Dimensions or Workforce Central system and the following modules: Timekeeper/ Accruals/ Leave/ Attendance
Leads all aspects of workforce management configurations, implementations, modifications and upgrades of time and attendance initiatives including gathering and defining requirements, gap analysis, design, development and support
Participates in and contributes to pre-sales and sales strategies
Facilitates complex working sessions for both internal and client teams, including defining strategic objectives and tailors these to meet client-specific needs as necessary
Creates detailed functional and technical design documents, including test plans, test cases, user training documents and implementation documentation
Analyzes complex data or facts and summarizes and presents findings in a compelling way
Provides thought leadership to develop new or improved processes, methodologies, systems, tools and/or services to enhance clients’ operating environment based on practical experience, optimal outcomes and best practices
Provides mentorship and knowledge transfer to our consulting base
Attends to administrative expense tracking and time keeping duties required for billing
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements
Here's what you need...
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Minimum of 3 years of experience configuring the following modules: UKG Pro WFM/Dimensions or Workforce Central modules: Timekeeper/ Accruals/ Leave/ Attendance
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Minimum of 3 years of experience presenting to executive-level audiences
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6-year work experience)
Bonus Points If...
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You have a UKG Professional Certification
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You are an experienced in creating strategic communication pieces for executive-level audiences
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You have the ability to analyze complex data or facts, summarize findings, and present results in a compelling way
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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 5/15/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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