OPT Workforce Management Specialist Jobs
Workforce Management Specialist roles are a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in operations, HR, industrial engineering, or business analytics. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and the scheduling and capacity planning skills you build here transfer directly into long-term career growth in the U.S.
See All OPT Workforce Management Specialist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 28+ Workforce Management Specialist jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all Workforce Management Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Workforce Management Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
People Consulting – UKG Workforce Management Consulting - Exp Staff
Managing global workforces is increasingly complex. People Consulting helps organizations improve performance by delivering practical, high-quality solutions in an evolving work environment. As a Staff Consultant, you’ll be part of a collaborative team with diverse experiences and strong support. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to workforce management consulting while building foundational skills across industries, capabilities, and geographies.
The opportunity
As a Staff Consultant specializing in UKG Workforce Management (UKG Pro WFM / Dimensions), you will support the delivery of workforce management solutions by working closely with senior consultants and managers. You’ll assist in understanding client requirements, configuring solutions, and producing high-quality work products while continuing to build your technical and consulting skill set. This role is focused on learning, execution, and growth within EY’s People Consulting UKG practice.
Your key responsibilities
- Support UKG WFM project delivery activities under the guidance of senior team members
- Assist with requirements gathering, documentation, and basic gap analysis
- Participate in system configuration, testing, and validation activities for UKG WFM solutions
- Help prepare functional design documents, test scripts, test cases, and user training materials
- Support data analysis and assist in summarizing findings for internal and client use
- Participate in client and internal working sessions, contributing notes and follow-up items
- Assist with implementation lifecycle activities including Discovery, Design, Configuration, Testing, Knowledge Transfer, and Post-Go-Live support
- Learn UKG (legacy Kronos) Dimensions or Workforce Central functionality through hands-on project work
- Support internal initiatives such as methodology development, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Skills and attributes for success
- Foundational understanding of workforce management concepts such as scheduling, timekeeping, and attendance
- Interest in UKG WFM technology and workforce optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established project processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced consulting environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt across industries such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- 1–2 years of experience or exposure to UKG Dimensions, Workforce Central, or similar WFM / HR systems (internships, coursework, or project experience acceptable)
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
- Basic understanding of time management, attendance, scheduling, or HR systems
- Experience working with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel as needed and work in a hybrid environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Exposure to consulting, HR technology, or workforce management through internships, projects, or early-career roles
- Familiarity with HR or WFM platforms such as UKG, ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or Ceridian
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to build technical and consulting expertise
- Interest in pursuing long-term growth within People Consulting and workforce transformation
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $71,500 to $118,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $85,900 to $134,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
INTRODUCTION
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
People Consulting – UKG Workforce Management Consulting - Exp Staff
Managing global workforces is increasingly complex. People Consulting helps organizations improve performance by delivering practical, high-quality solutions in an evolving work environment. As a Staff Consultant, you’ll be part of a collaborative team with diverse experiences and strong support. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to workforce management consulting while building foundational skills across industries, capabilities, and geographies.
The opportunity
As a Staff Consultant specializing in UKG Workforce Management (UKG Pro WFM / Dimensions), you will support the delivery of workforce management solutions by working closely with senior consultants and managers. You’ll assist in understanding client requirements, configuring solutions, and producing high-quality work products while continuing to build your technical and consulting skill set. This role is focused on learning, execution, and growth within EY’s People Consulting UKG practice.
Your key responsibilities
- Support UKG WFM project delivery activities under the guidance of senior team members
- Assist with requirements gathering, documentation, and basic gap analysis
- Participate in system configuration, testing, and validation activities for UKG WFM solutions
- Help prepare functional design documents, test scripts, test cases, and user training materials
- Support data analysis and assist in summarizing findings for internal and client use
- Participate in client and internal working sessions, contributing notes and follow-up items
- Assist with implementation lifecycle activities including Discovery, Design, Configuration, Testing, Knowledge Transfer, and Post-Go-Live support
- Learn UKG (legacy Kronos) Dimensions or Workforce Central functionality through hands-on project work
- Support internal initiatives such as methodology development, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Skills and attributes for success
- Foundational understanding of workforce management concepts such as scheduling, timekeeping, and attendance
- Interest in UKG WFM technology and workforce optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established project processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced consulting environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt across industries such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- 1–2 years of experience or exposure to UKG Dimensions, Workforce Central, or similar WFM / HR systems (internships, coursework, or project experience acceptable)
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
- Basic understanding of time management, attendance, scheduling, or HR systems
- Experience working with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel as needed and work in a hybrid environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Exposure to consulting, HR technology, or workforce management through internships, projects, or early-career roles
- Familiarity with HR or WFM platforms such as UKG, ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or Ceridian
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to build technical and consulting expertise
- Interest in pursuing long-term growth within People Consulting and workforce transformation
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $71,500 to $118,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $85,900 to $134,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
See all OPT Workforce Management Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Workforce Management Specialist Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Workforce Management Specialist
Target employers with workforce planning departments
Large retailers, healthcare systems, and BPO firms maintain dedicated workforce management teams and are more likely to have H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure in place. Smaller companies may offer the role but lack the legal resources to sponsor.
Emphasize your quantitative and forecasting skills
Hiring managers for this role look for proficiency in workforce management platforms and forecasting models. Highlight specific tools, accuracy improvements, or schedule optimization results from internships or academic projects in your resume and interviews.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Be ready to explain how much OPT time you have remaining and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Operations and analytics-heavy WFM roles often qualify under STEM-designated programs, which buys critical runway for H-1B sponsorship.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the specialty occupation standard
Workforce Management Specialist roles typically require a degree in business, industrial engineering, statistics, or a related field. Make the connection explicit in your resume so employers and their immigration counsel can easily confirm specialty occupation eligibility.
Ask about sponsorship before investing in the process
Some companies post workforce management roles without a clear sponsorship policy. Ask during the first recruiter call whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for this role previously. It saves you from pursuing employers who can't follow through.
Build fluency in enterprise WFM software before you apply
Proficiency in platforms like NICE, Verint, or Kronos differentiates candidates significantly in this field. Employers who invest in these systems are also more likely to be large enough to have immigration sponsorship programs already in place.
Workforce Management Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Workforce Management Specialist roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, most do. Workforce Management Specialist positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher in business, industrial engineering, statistics, or operations management typically meet the specialty occupation standard. The key is that the employer's job description must require a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles focused on forecasting, capacity planning, and data analysis are the strongest candidates for sponsorship.
Can I work as a Workforce Management Specialist on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. During your OPT period, you're authorized to work without any additional filing from your employer. You can start a Workforce Management Specialist position as soon as USCIS approves your EAD card. Sponsorship only becomes necessary if you want to stay beyond your OPT window, typically through the H-1B lottery or another visa category.
Does a Workforce Management Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as industrial engineering, statistics, information systems, or applied mathematics, and your university is accredited and enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. Many WFM roles involve the kind of analytical and quantitative work that aligns well with STEM-designated programs.
Where can I find Workforce Management Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so the jobs listed there are filtered for visa-friendliness. Searching on general job boards wastes time because most postings don't clarify sponsorship policy. On Migrate Mate, you can browse Workforce Management Specialist roles from employers who are actively open to candidates on OPT or seeking sponsorship.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition for me?
If your employer files an H-1B petition for the April 1 cap-subject window and you're on STEM OPT, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges the period between your OPT expiration and October 1. Without STEM OPT, timing becomes much tighter. It's important to start conversations with your employer about H-1B sponsorship at least six months before your OPT end date to avoid any gap in work authorization.