UKG Ready Payroll/HR System Consultant (Remote, PH)

Love solving HR and payroll puzzles? Enjoy helping companies get the most out of their HR tech?

We’re looking for a UKG Ready Payroll/HR System Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll help organizations implement and optimize UKG Ready Payroll and Core HR, guiding them from discovery and configuration all the way through go-live.

You’ll work closely with clients to simplify their payroll and HR processes, turn requirements into working solutions, and make sure their systems run smoothly. If you enjoy collaborating with clients, solving complex problems, and delivering impactful HCM implementations, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Lead clients through the full UKG Ready implementation lifecycle—from discovery workshops and requirements gathering to configuration, testing, and go-live.
• Configure and optimize UKG Ready Payroll and Core HR modules using best practices.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business processes and design effective solutions.
• Facilitate client workshops, working sessions, and solution reviews.
• Manage testing cycles, data validation, and system acceptance.
• Collaborate with project managers and other consultants on multi-module implementations.
• Provide post-go-live support and best practice guidance to ensure long-term client success.
• Stay up to date on UKG Ready product enhancements and implementation methodologies.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of UKG Ready (Kronos Workforce Ready) implementation experience, especially in Payroll / HR.
• Experience configuring or supporting HRIS / Payroll systems.
• Understanding of software implementation lifecycle and system testing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with client stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with additional UKG Ready modules (Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, etc.) is a plus.

Why Align HCM?

Impact: Help organizations simplify pay and HR processes for thousands of employees.

Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and the chance to deepen your UKG expertise.

Flexibility: Remote-first culture with the tools and support you need to succeed from anywhere.

Collaboration: Work with a team of experienced consultants who genuinely enjoy solving problems together.

Variety: Every client is different—no two implementations are the same.

Benefits

• Diverse and welcoming team
• Ongoing training and learning opportunities
• 13th month pay
• Night differential pay
• Performance bonus up to 10% annually
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
• Christmas bonus of 2–5%
• Permanent work-from-home setup with equipment provided
• Day 1 Platinum HMO coverage for you and Gold-level coverage for up to 2 dependents

Schedule:
This is an overnight role (PH time) working Monday–Friday during Eastern Time Zone business hours (PHT –12 hours). No weekends or overtime required.

Compensation: Final offer will be based on experience and qualifications.

Align HCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our Aligners and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Employment decisions at Align HCM are made without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic that makes our people unique.

We believe diversity fuels innovation and helps create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Tags: UKG Ready | Kronos Workforce Ready | Payroll Implementation | HRIS | HCM Consulting