Details

• Department: ERP, Payroll Accounting

• Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

• Location: Remote with occasional travel (25%-50%)

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Diverse health insurance plans and wellness initiatives
• Retirement savings options with employer matching
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave and support for adoption
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Opportunities for community engagement

Note: Benefit options and eligibility may vary by position. Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

We are on the hunt for a driven individual to spearhead our Time Compare Testing (TCT) as we transition from Kronos Workforce Central to UKG Pro Workforce Management (Dimensions). As a critical part of our workforce management transformation, this role will ensure the precision of timekeeping, adherence to compensation policies, and verification that our system configurations align with business requirements. Ideal candidates will possess substantial workforce management experience within dynamic healthcare settings and excel in collaborative, high-energy project environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Time Compare Testing (TCT) process, guaranteeing accuracy, compliance, and timely executions in line with project timelines.

• Perform variance analysis on timecard discrepancies linked to UKG configurations and compensation policies, driving swift resolutions and ongoing enhancements.

• Ensure that all testing activities meet service level expectations, facilitating accurate payroll processing and supporting the financial closing activities.

• Collaborate effectively across Payroll, HR, Compensation, and IT teams to devise and implement efficient and compliant processes, aligned with regulatory standards and internal policies.

• Utilize data and reporting tools to evaluate and enhance performance on critical payroll, time reporting, and attendance management metrics.

• Support readiness assessments for go-live and transition planning to assure a seamless experience for associates and uninterrupted business operations.

• Contribute insights to operational policies, making recommendations for process improvements and ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Address and resolve escalated or complex associate timekeeping issues in collaboration with other departments as necessary.

• Engage in design workshops, aiding in the crafting of comprehensive process flows and verifying that business requirements are captured accurately in the system design.

• Assist in developing training for end users and team members, championing exceptional customer service in all workforce management activities.

• Monitor and report on Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics and performance indicators to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma with 3 years of relevant experience OR an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a total of 7 years of applicable job-specific experience.

• Preferred: 3 years in a leadership or management role.

Additional Preferences

• 5+ years of experience in workforce management or timekeeping within a complex healthcare environment.

• Expertise in analyzing payroll variances and understanding compensation policies and configurations.

• Demonstrated experience leading testing, analysis, or system conversion initiatives in ERP or WFM implementations.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding time, pay, and attendance in healthcare.

• Willingness to travel 25%-50% during testing phases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UKG Pro Workforce Management (Dimensions) is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with Kronos Workforce Central.

• Experience with Time Compare Testing (TCT) methodology or similar testing strategies.

• Proven ability to use reporting tools and dashboards for operational insights and problem resolution.

Why You Should Consider Joining Us

At Ascension, our associates are pivotal in advancing healthcare and ensuring that care is available to all, particularly to those who need it most. Join our team to help us innovate how we deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and the solutions that facilitate it. Explore a wealth of career opportunities across our ministry locations and corporate headquarters.

As a recognized non-profit, faith-based national health system, Ascension comprises over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, featuring more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our core Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to volunteer, give back, and positively impact their communities. Ascension careers are not merely jobs; they provide opportunities to enrich your life and the lives of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

For additional information, please refer to the EEO Know Your Rights (English) and EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) posters.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension values the career flexibility and support available to military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. We encourage candidates to apply their military experience and unique insights to their civilian careers at Ascension.

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