Workforce Software consultant II

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen is seeking a Workforce Software Senior Analyst to configure, maintain, and optimize the WFM system, bridging IT and Operations for accurate payroll-related data. You will ensure data integrity, support upgrades, and develop dashboards for workforce metrics.

The role requires 3–4 years of hands-on WFM experience, SAP Employee Central integration knowledge, and strong Excel skills to analyze schedules, time data, and labor compliance.

Qualifications

• Any Graduate with relevant degree.
• 3–4 years hands-on experience administering, configuring, or supporting a major Workforce Software platform.
• Strong technical aptitude for system logic and data interfaces.
• Experience with SAP Employee Central integration data points with WFM.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Certifications from WorkForce Software permitting system modifications and report creation.
• Knowledge of time and attendance, payroll processing, and labor law compliance as it relates to system configuration.

Responsibilities

• WFM System Administration & Configuration: Maintain and update core WFM system settings, policy profiles, employee profiles, time-off policies, quota calculations and timesheet calculations.
• Data Integrity: Ensure data integrations between the WFM system and upstream HR/Payroll systems (e.g., SAP Employee Central Payroll). Troubleshoot and resolve data flow errors.
• User Management: Manage user access, roles, and permissions within the WFM application.
• System Upgrades & Testing: Participate in testing and validation for WFM system upgrades, patches, and feature rollouts to ensure seamless performance and compliance.
• Optimization & Analysis: Monitor jobs for review and correction of errors.
• Rule Engine Optimization: Analyze current scheduling models and configuration settings to identify opportunities for improved forecasting accuracy, adherence, and efficiency.
• Business Requirements: Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications and configure them within the WFM platform.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Develop, modify, and manage custom reports and dashboards within the WFM system to provide operational leaders with visibility into key metrics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Any Graduate

Tools

Workforce Software (WFM)

SAP Employee Central integration

SuccessFactors integration

Job description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future

Job Description

A Senior Analyst focuses specifically on the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's Workforce Software (WFM) system. They bridge the gap between IT and Operations, ensuring the software accurately models business rules and delivers actionable data for scheduling, capturing, forecasting, and calculating time data for payroll processes..

The Workforce Software Senior Analyst is the subject matter expert responsible for the technical administration, configuration, and data integrity of the Workforce Software (WFM) system. This role ensures the WFM platform accurately reflects business logic, supports efficient staffing and scheduling, and provides reliable data for operational and financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

WFM System Administration & Configuration: Maintain and update core WFM system settings, policy profiles, employee profiles, time-off policies, quota calculations and timesheet calculations.

Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of data integrations between the WFM system and upstream HR/Payroll systems (e.g., SAP Employee Central Payroll). Troubleshoot and resolve data flow errors.

User Management: Manage user access, roles, and permissions within the WFM application.

System Upgrades & Testing: Participate in testing and validation for WFM system upgrades, patches, and feature rollouts to ensure seamless performance and compliance.

Optimization & Analysis: Monitor jobs for review and correction of errors.

Rule Engine Optimization: Analyze current scheduling models and configuration settings to identify opportunities for improved forecasting accuracy, adherence, and efficiency.

Business Requirements: Translate complex business requirements (e.g., new labor agreements, regulatory changes) into functional specifications and configure them within the WFM platform.

Reporting & Dashboards: Develop, modify, and manage custom reports and dashboards within the WFM system to provide operational leaders with visibility into key metrics (e.g., compliance, productivity, utilization).

Support & Collaboration: Problem resolution with business partners, SAP/WFS, support contractors, and internal IT staff.

Technical Support: Serve as the Tier 2 or Tier 3 technical contact for WFM system issues, diagnosing problems related to the mobile app and WorkforceHub, integration with SuccessFactors, quota calculations, and timesheet calculations.

Training & Documentation: Create and deliver training materials and support documentation for end-users, WFM schedulers, and new administrators.

Cross-Functional Liaison: Collaborate closely with IT, HRIS, Payroll, and Operations teams to ensure system alignment with organizational policies and technical infrastructure.

Qualifications

Any Graduate

3-4 years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, or supporting a major Workforce Software platform.

Strong technical aptitude for system logic, relational databases, and data interfaces.

Experience with SAP Employee Central integration data points with WFM.

Proficiency in Advanced Excel for data analysis and validation.

Preferred Skills : Knowledge of time and attendance, payroll processing, and labor law compliance as it relates to system configuration.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications from WorkForce Software permitting system modifications and report creation.