Principal Consultant

Job Title:

UKG Principal Consultant

Job Summary:

Next Generation, Inc., an Equal-Opportunity employer, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced UKG Principal Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be UKG certified and possess a thorough understanding of complex HR technology and UKG Pro & Pro WFM implementation concepts. This is a mostly remote position with occasional on-site visits to Chicago, Illinois.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex HR technology and UKG Pro & Pro WFM implementation concepts.
• Lead client engagement teams and work with our clients to deliver professional services. Develop and successfully manage project budget.
• Deliver quality services. Model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementing plans to achieve high quality deliverables within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk, and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management.
• Develop people. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/training. Foster an innovative and team-oriented work environment by providing guidance, mentorship and performance management.
• Demonstrate high levels of UKG Pro & Pro WFM technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge. Keep up to date with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.

Job Requirements:

• Approximately 10+ years consulting experience
• 7 - 10 years UKG Pro or Pro WFM project implementation experience
• A related bachelor’s degree
• UKG Certifications (Timekeeping, Advanced Scheduling etc.)
• Experience supporting or leading business process design, enhancements
• Experience participating and/or leading client discussions – requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing and deployment
• Knowledge of UKG integrations and reporting
• An understanding of the end-to-end implementation life cycle
• Strong knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits and workforce management processes
• Demonstrated experience in project management, leading a team through implementations
• Strong leadership skills
• Entrepreneurship mentality to grow our UKG practice
• Note: Current UKG employees are not eligible to apply

Job Benefits:

• Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education and geographical location of $120,000-$150,000 USD
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life insurance
• STD/LTD
• Paid holidays