UKG Advanced Scheduler (Retail) Solutions Consultant in Hartford, Connecticut

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You are:

An experienced UKG Advanced Scheduler (Retail) Solution Consultant with a drive to succeed, a desire to learn, that will develop and grow our T&O UKG business.

The Work…

The UKG (Legacy Kronos) Advanced Scheduler Consultant for Retail 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 (legacy Kronos) Advanced Scheduler Consultant for Retail, leads large, complex workforce management strategic and implementation engagements and manages these projects to successful completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides advanced-level knowledge of the UKG Dimensions or Workforce Central (Legacy Kronos Workforce Dimensions or Kronos Workforce Central) Advanced Scheduler module, specifically as it relates to clients in the retail industry

• 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 2 years of experience with the UKG Dimensions or Workforce Central (Legacy Kronos) Advanced Scheduler module

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in/with the retail industry

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years’ work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6 years work experience)

  Bonus Points If…

• Minimum of 5 years of experience presenting to executive-level audiences

• Experienced in creating strategic communication pieces for executive-level audiences

• Certified in UKG Dimensions or Workforce Central (Legacy Kronos Workforce Dimensions or Kronos Workforce Central) Advanced Scheduler module, with at least 2 years of related experience

• Ability to work on complex, fast-paced projects in a collaborative team setting

• Able to handle escalated issues, understand client needs and tailor solutions and responses to meet these needs

• Ability to analyze complex data or facts, summarize findings, and present results in a compelling way

  Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

  Role Location: Annual Salary Range:

  California $73,000 to $192,600

  Colorado $73,000 to $166,400

  District of Columbia $77,700 to $177,200

  New York $67,600 to $192,600

  Maryland $67,600 to $154,100

  Washington $77,700 to $177,200

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