ADP Workforce Suite Consultant \"Time & Absence \"

Cognizant; Delhi; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced WorkForce Suite Consultant focused on Time & Attendance and Absence/Leave Management. You will configure, implement, and support WorkForce Suite across client engagements, translating complex pay rules and leave policies into scalable configurations.

Responsibilities include end-to-end configuration, requirement analysis, testing (SIT/UAT), and training material creation. Location includes Noida/Gurgaon or remote work options within India.

Qualifications

• Weeks to months of experience configuring WorkForce Suite modules.
• Experience translating pay rules and leave policies into configurations.
• Familiarity with SIT/UAT and end-user training materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end configuration of Time & Attendance and Absence/Leave modules.
• Gather and analyze client requirements and translate into functional designs.
• Configure timekeeping rules, pay codes, and union/CBAs where required.
• Design absence policies including PTO, FMLA, and leave carryover logic.
• Configure approvals, notifications, and self-service workflows.
• Coordinate cross-country setups using 35+ country templates.
• Support integrations with HCM/payroll platforms via APIs/connectors.
• Conduct SIT/UAT, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate regression testing.
• Prepare end-user training materials and knowledge transfer docs.

Skills

WorkForce Suite configuration

Time & Attendance

Absence/Leave management

Requirements gathering

System testing & UAT

Tools

ADP WorkForce Suite

APIs & Integrations

Job description

Position Title: WorkForce Suite Consultant Time & Absence Management

Cognizant Grade: Programmer Analyst/ Associate/ Senior Associate

Experience Level: Mid to Senior (3- 8 years total experience)

WorkForce Suite / WorkForce Software configuration)

Work Location: Noida/ Gurgaon/ Remote

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced ADP WorkForce Suite Consultant specializing in Time & Attendance and Absence/Leave Management to join our Workday practice. The consultant will configure, implement, and support the WorkForce Suite platform across client engagements, translating complex pay rules, scheduling requirements, and leave policies into scalable, compliant configurations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end configuration of WorkForce Suite Time & Attendance and Absence/Leave modules, including time capture rules, pay rule engines, rounding/overtime logic, and shift/schedule rules.
• Gather and analyse business requirements from clients; translate them into WorkForce Suite functional design and configuration specification documents.
• Configure timekeeping rules, including complex pay codes, premiums, differentials, rounding rules, and union/collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requirements.
• Design and build absence and leave policies PTO, FMLA, STD/LTD, maternity/paternity, military, continuous and intermittent leave — including eligibility rules, accrual logic, carryover/proration, and grandfather rules.
• Configure approval workflows, notifications, and self-service request processes for time-off and leave requests.
• Set up and maintain employee groups, work rules, schedules, and compliance templates across multiple countries/geographies as required (WorkForce Suite supports 35+ pre-built country templates).
• Support integrations between WorkForce Suite and HCM/payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle) via APIs/connectors.
• Conduct configuration testing, system integration testing (SIT), and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Troubleshoot production issues, tickets, and configuration defects related to time and absence processing.
• Track platform release updates, assess impact on existing configurations, and coordinate regression testing.
• Prepare end-user training materials, job aids, and knowledge transfer documentation for HR, payroll, and manager audiences.