Sr. Kronos Solutions Architect

Overview At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold; you’re encouraged to break it and create something better. Sr. Kronos Solutions Architect for Crocs, Inc. is responsible for leading the design, governance, and support of the Kronos workforce management platform across the organization. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders, project teams, and technical resources, ensuring that Kronos solutions align with organizational goals while maintaining platform stability. What You'll Do Serve as the primary point of contact for Kronos project requests, enhancements, and initiatives. Partner with business stakeholders (HR, Payroll, Operations, IT) to gather requirements, assess feasibility, and prioritize requests. Translate business needs into solution roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Facilitate intake meetings, document requirements, and provide recommendations on best‑fit solutions. Lead and manage daily stand‑up meetings in Jira to ensure transparency, task accountability, and timely delivery. Provide technical and functional direction to Kronos team members, contractors, and partners. Ensure backlog refinement, sprint planning, and Jira boards are properly maintained. Act as a liaison between IT delivery teams and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee Kronos application stability, incident resolution, and change management processes. Solve issues and coordinate with vendors (e.g., UKG/Kronos support) as needed. Ensure system integrations (HR, Payroll, ERP) are functioning as designed. Monitor system performance and implement standard processes for Kronos configuration and governance. Partner with HRIT and Security teams to ensure compliance with data governance and security policies. Required Bachelor’s degree in IT or related discipline. 8+ years of experience with Kronos/UKG Workforce Central or UKG Dimensions. Solid background in Kronos modules (Timekeeping, Scheduling, Absence Management, Accruals, etc.). Experience leading solution architecture and governance for enterprise workforce systems. Solid understanding of integration points between Kronos, HRIS, and Payroll systems. Hands‑on experience with Jira (Agile methodologies, sprint management, dashboards). Proven ability to manage stakeholders, intake processes, and vendor relationships. Excellent problem‑solving, facilitation, and communication skills. Preferred Experience with UKG Dimensions migration or implementations. Knowledge of APIs, middleware (Boomi, OIC, MuleSoft), or custom Kronos integrations. Experience with HR/Payroll systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM. Prior leadership of offshore/onshore Kronos teams. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Salary $125,000 – $135,000 Benefits This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program and is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Work Flexibility At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in‑person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In‑office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2‑3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona. #J-18808-Ljbffr