UKG Absence Lead

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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...

• Minimum of 3 years of experience configuring the following modules: UKG Pro WFM/Dimensions or Workforce Central modules: Timekeeper/ Accruals/ Leave/ Attendance

• Minimum of 3 years of experience presenting to executive-level audiences

• 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...

• You have a UKG Professional Certification

• You are an experienced in creating strategic communication pieces for executive-level audiences

• 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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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $73,800 to $218,800

Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000

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District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300

Illinois $68,300 to $189,000

Maryland $73,800 to $189,000

Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300

Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000

New York $68,300 to $218,800

New Jersey $78,500 to $218,800

Washington $80,200 to $201,300

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