Top 20 Alternatives to Kronos Workforce Central (UKG) in HRMS Software

Kronos Workforce Central (now part of UKG) is a comprehensive workforce management suite covering time‑keeping, scheduling, analytics and payroll. Below are 20 leading HRMS platforms that can serve as alternatives, offering modern cloud‑based HR, talent, and payroll capabilities.

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Unified cloud HCM with talent acquisition, workforce planning, payroll, and advanced analytics; strong AI‑driven insights.

Enterprise‑grade suite covering core HR, recruiting, performance & goals, learning, and payroll integration.

End‑to‑end HR platform with global payroll, talent management, workforce modeling, and AI‑powered recommendations.

Scalable HR, payroll, benefits, and time‑tracking solution for midsize to large enterprises; strong compliance tools.

Continuous payroll and HR platform integrating time‑and‑attendance, benefits, talent management, and analytics.

User‑friendly HRIS for small‑to‑mid‑size firms, offering employee data, onboarding, performance, and simple time‑off tracking.

All‑in‑one HR, benefits, payroll, and compliance platform with intuitive self‑service and mobile app.

#9 Gusto

Payroll‑first HR solution with benefits administration, onboarding, and simple time‑tracking for SMBs.

#10 Namely

People‑first HR platform delivering core HR, payroll, benefits, performance, and culture tools for midsize firms.

#11 Paycom

Comprehensive HR and payroll suite with robust time‑clock, talent acquisition, and employee self‑service features.

#12 Paylocity

Cloud HCM with payroll, time & attendance, talent management, and employee engagement modules.

#13 Rippling

Unified HR, IT, and payroll platform that automates employee onboarding, device provisioning, and benefits.

Talent management suite focusing on recruiting, learning, performance, and succession planning.

Simple, cloud‑based HR solution for leave management, performance, and employee data, ideal for SMEs.

Legacy enterprise HR suite offering core HR, payroll, talent, and workforce analytics; still popular in large orgs.

#17 Infor HCM

Industry‑specific HR platform delivering talent acquisition, workforce management, and analytics.

Integrated HR module within Epicor ERP, providing payroll, time‑tracking, and employee self‑service.

Affordable HRIS with attendance, leave, performance, and HR automation; strong integration with Zoho suite.

Talent acquisition and performance management platform with onboarding, goal setting, and analytics.

Comprehensive HR, payroll, and talent management solution; recognized for employee experience and analytics.