UKG/Kronos Manager

About the role

We are looking for Managers with expertise in UKG/Kronos to join the People Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading global professional services organisation whilst being instrumental in the growth of the People Consulting team. You will gain cross functional, multi industry and a truly global work experience to take your career in the right direction.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow payroll consulting and Workforce management services capability within the business, develop strong relations with global practices. Achieve metrics on productivity, utilization, head count growth and penetration
• Contribute to the firm's growth and development in a variety of ways, including successfully delivering on project engagements, leading and facilitating client working sessions, provide expertise and leadership in knowledge area, support sales and business development pursuits and assist in framing and positioning extension and project expansion work at existing clients
• Focus on delivering client expectations while also identifying areas of opportunities for the client and engagement teams to further expand the relationship
• Serve different roles as per project scope and requirements such as Engagement Manager, Application Architect, Process & Best Practice Consultant and Application Consultant
• Participate in full life cycle activities and ensure the product is designed to meet the business requirements
• Serve as Functional or Technical lead depending on project size and skill set
• Collaborate with Process Specialist during discovery workshops and advise project delivery team during Build and Test activities
• Facilitate end-state visioning sessions working under the guidance of the Application Specialist
• Ensure quality of delivery and all aspects of operational management, manage engagement risk, project economics, manage escalations and ensure effective planning and budgeting
• Develop thought leadership, collateral, tools, techniques, methodologies to build and enhance payroll offering within the practice

About you

• Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in Workforce management (Time management, attendance, scheduling, etc.) and Payroll consulting
• Experience of working in a consulting environment on global client projects in areas of time & attendance, work force management transformation and shared services advisory
• Experience in team management; providing advice and guidance on client projects related with Workforce management processes and systems
• Must have end-to-end implementation of UKG/Kronos, or Dayforce WFM Tools
• High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment
• Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
• High energy levels, agility and adaptability
• Open to travel nationally and internationally for client projects that are approved as per EY and country specific travel advisory guidelines

About us

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, EY is using the finance products, expertise and systems developed to build a better working world. EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

Benefits

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
• Education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure personal development
• Individual progression plan to control your own development