Title: Subcon - UKG Pro WFM Consultant
Area(s) of responsibility
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Role: Senior UKG Pro WFM Consultant
Experience: 6-10 years
Location: Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior UKG Pro Workforce Management (WFM) Consultant to manage both ongoing production support and project-based implementations/enhancements. This role requires a strong techno-functional expert who can stabilize systems, resolve complex issues, and lead new initiatives within the UKG Pro WFM environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support Responsibilities
• Provide L2/L3 production support for UKG Pro WFM systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to:
o Timekeeping, Activities
o Scheduling
o Accruals and payroll processing
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive fixes
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements
• Handle incident, problem, and change management processes
• Support periodic activities such as upgrades, patches, and releases
• Ensure SLA adherence and timely resolution of tickets
Project Implementation/ Enhancements Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end implementations and enhancements of UKG Pro WFM modules
• Conduct requirement gathering, solution design, and system configuration
• Configure and optimize:
o Pay rules, work rules, and pay codes
o Accruals, attendance, and scheduling policies
• Drive design workshops and stakeholder discussions
• Manage system integration efforts (HRIS, Payroll, third-party systems)
• Oversee SIT, UAT, and deployment activities
• Ensure documentation of solution design and configuration
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 6–10+ years of experience in Workforce Management solutions
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with UKG Pro WFM (UKG Dimensions / Kronos)
• Strong expertise in:
o Timekeeping, scheduling, and labor compliance
o Complex pay rule and accrual configuration
o Production support and incident management
• Experience handling both implementation projects and steady-state support
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Key Competencies
• Ability to switch between project delivery and support operations
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Client-facing consulting skills
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Time management and prioritization across multiple workstreams
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in IT (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
• UKG Pro WFM certifications
• Experience with integrations (APIs, Boomi, Middleware tools)
• Knowledge of UKG Pro HR/Payroll modules
• ITIL framework experience (Incident, Problem, Change Management)
• Experience in Manufacturing industry
Nice to Have
• Experience with UKG Analytics / Cognos reporting
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum and DevOps environments
• Experience in global support models (onshore/offshore coordination.