UKG Pro Implementation Consultant

Overview

HRchitect is seeking experienced, passionate UKG professionals to join our growing consulting team. As a UKG Pro Implementation Consultant, you will support and deliver client implementations by configuring, testing, and validating UKG Pro solutions with a strong emphasis on People Center and Pay business rules and system configuration. This role requires solution expertise, attention to detail, and a consultative approach to supporting clients through complex HR and payroll system decisions. This is a full-time, remote position (40 hours per week).

Responsibilities

 Implementation, Payroll & HR Configuration

• Configure UKG Pro modules with a strong focus on Payroll, Core HR, and related processes.
• Translate client payroll and HR requirements into accurate system configuration aligned with UKG and HRchitect best practices.
• Support configuration of earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups, pay calendars, workflows, security roles, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Understand and apply HR compliance, payroll controls, and audit considerations within system configuration.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in configuration to support clean data conversion and payroll processing.

Testing & Validation

• Support payroll unit testing, parallel testing, and validation activities.
• Review payroll test results, assist in troubleshooting discrepancies, and support resolution efforts.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for Payroll and HR modules.
• Assist with data validation and reconciliation efforts to ensure payroll and HR data integrity.

Client Engagement & Support

• Participate in discovery sessions and working meetings focused on payroll and HR requirements.
• Clearly explain payroll calculations, HR workflows, and system behavior to client stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on UKG Pro capabilities, limitations, and best-practice recommendations.
• Build strong, professional relationships through consistent and responsive communication.

Project Collaboration & Scope Awareness

• Partner with Project Managers and senior consultants to support project planning and delivery.
• Track assigned work and hours in alignment with project plans and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Proactively communicate scope questions, payroll risks, or timeline concerns to the Project Manager or Oversight resource.
• Support deployment and go-live readiness activities.

Professional Development & Team Contribution

• Continue to expand Payroll and HR domain knowledge within UKG Pro.
• Demonstrate consistency in responsiveness, accountability, and delivery quality.
• Contribute to internal initiatives and external thought leadership, including the HRchitect Tech Trends Blog.

Project Delivery, Utilization & Quality

• Deliver high-quality implementation work efficiently and in alignment with approved project plans and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Demonstrate effective utilization by balancing billable contributions with strong delivery outcomes, configuration accuracy, and client satisfaction.
• Manage assigned work to support on-time delivery while minimizing rework and downstream impacts.
• Accurately track time and effort in accordance with HRchitect standards and project requirements.
• Proactively communicate scope questions, delivery risks, or effort variances to support proactive project management.
• Apply sound judgment to prioritize work in a way that supports both project success and overall practice health.

Professional Accountability & Performance Expectations

• Maintain a consistent level of billable contribution aligned with role expectations and project assignments.
• Demonstrate that utilization is achieved through efficient, high-quality delivery rather than rework or over-allocation.
• Balance speed and accuracy to ensure solutions are scalable, compliant, and sustainable post–go-live.
• Participate in ongoing feedback and performance discussions related to delivery effectiveness, utilization, and quality outcomes.
• Maintain targeted billable utilization by actively contributing to client engagements, managing workload effectively, and supporting overall services delivery goals.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous hands-on experience with UKG Pro.
• 3+ years of experience in a SaaS or consulting environment.
• Working knowledge of Payroll and Core HR business processes.
• Experience supporting payroll testing, validation, or parallel payroll activities.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven record of configuration accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, including comfort leading or participating in video-based client meetings.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with delivery teams.
• Ability to work remotely from a home office within North America.

Preferred

• Current Certifications in UKG Pro Payroll and/or Core HR modules.
• Exposure to benefits, time management, or talent modules.
• Payroll or HR certifications (FPC, CPP, HRIP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, PMP).
• Experience supporting multi-module or enterprise implementations.