Kronos Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Group Kronos Manager to oversee the implementation and optimization of the Kronos Workforce Management System in Johannesburg. This strategic role will focus on enhancing payroll accuracy and workforce productivity through effective data management and system improvements, collaborating closely with finance and HR teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Kronos specialist role with supervisory experience.
• Proven expertise in managing time and attendance systems.
• Knowledge of payroll operations and workforce costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of Kronos systems and improve processes.
• Develop time and attendance processes for reporting.
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and operations on workforce efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Reporting Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Training Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance, IT, or a related field

Tools

Kronos System

Job description

Group Kronos Manager
Location: Johannesburg (Hyde Park)
Type: Permanent | Workforce Technology & Analytics

Power the workforce. Lead with precision.
This is a strategic role for a specialist in workforce management systems who thrives on analytics, process optimisation, and performance insights. If you’re ready to lead system-driven improvements and influence payroll and productivity at scale — this is your opportunity to drive transformation.

About the Role
You’ll lead the implementation, optimisation, and oversight of Kronos (Workforce Management System) across a national business. Your mission is to ensure the integrity of time and attendance data, provide accurate reporting, and deliver strategic insights that optimise workforce efficiency and cost control.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of Kronos systems and controls

• Develop and implement end-to-end time and attendance processes

• Deliver data analytics and reports to support business decision-making

• Ensure system accuracy for payroll, workforce planning, and compliance

• Drive audits and provide guidance on process improvements

• Troubleshoot system issues and escalate technical challenges

• Train stakeholders and manage user access protocols

• Lead a small team and manage performance outputs

• Collaborate with finance, HR, and operational leadership on workforce efficiency

What You Bring

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, IT, or a related field

• 5+ years in a Kronos specialist role, including supervisory experience

• Proven expertise in managing time and attendance systems

• Strong analytical and reporting skills

• Excellent interpersonal, training, and communication skills

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail

• Knowledge of payroll operations and workforce costing

• Private healthcare industry exposure (advantageous)

• Kronos certification (advantageous)

What Success Looks Like

• Streamlined, accurate time and attendance processes

• Reliable workforce data that drives cost and productivity insights

• A proactive system-led culture across HR, payroll, and operations

• Confident users, clean data, and optimised labour deployment