Lead Specialist Kronos

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES H2R Reporting & Time 

Location: Hyderabad, India
Job type: Contract

Lead Specialist GES H2R Reporting & Time plays a critical role within the GES HR Hyderabad Hub by ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of employee time and attendance data across regions. The role supports seamless payroll operations, maintains data integrity in HR systems, and delivers high-quality HR transactional services through standardized global processes while meeting regional compliance requirements.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. Your key responsibilities

• Time & Attendance Management
• Manage and validate employee time inputs for new hires and employee data changes from HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness before payroll processing.
• Payroll & Vendor Coordination
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and local HR teams to process time files, validate and approve time-related pay files, and ensure timely and correct employee payments.
• Timecard Validation & Compliance
• Review, validate, and sign off employee timecards, resolving missed punches, unexcused absences, and historic corrections within defined deadlines.
• Leave & Accrual Administration
• Approve STD/FMLA leaves, validate pay rules, pay groups, accrual profiles, PTO rates, and conduct periodic audits such as accrual and international manager audits
• System Monitoring & Issue Resolution
• Monitor daily system integrations, identify errors (e.g., manager, account status, business structure issues), and resolve them promptly using ServiceNow or related ticketing tools.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Generate HR and time management reports as requested, support change management communications, and drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.

We Bring

• A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.
• Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
• Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.
• Continuous learning and development through structured programs.
• An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.

You bring

• Graduation or postgraduation degree, preferably in Human Resources, with a minimum requirement of a vocational degree in HR Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in HR operations, with a minimum of 2 years in a Global Shared Services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems such as SAP, SuccessFactors (EC Time/Kronos), and ticketing toolbased applications.
• Solid experience in time system administration, including reporting, data analysis, and audit support.
• Exceptional focus on detail, efficiency, and accuracy while handling sensitive employee and payroll-related data.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with flexibility, combined with strong proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office tools.

About dsm-firmenichAt dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.Our application processInterested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Teena Khan, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email removed]).Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statementAt dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.Agency statementWe’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.