UKG Pro Consultant

Job Description:

• Lead or support implementation, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of UKG Pro solutions
• Facilitate client discovery sessions to understand business requirements, current processes, and desired outcomes
• Translate client requirements into UKG Pro configurations and recommendations
• Provide functional expertise across UKG HR & Payroll, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Coaching & Development, and employee development workflows
• Develop and maintain configuration workbooks, requirements documentation, testing materials, decision logs, and other project documentation
• Guide clients through system testing, issue identification, and resolution
• Deliver knowledge-transfer sessions and train-the-trainer support
• Identify scope concerns, risks, dependencies, and potential change requests, escalating them to project leadership
• Partner with Project Managers, Implementation Managers, integration resources, and other functional consultants
• Maintain accurate and timely time entries, project updates, and documentation
• Support multiple client engagements while managing priorities, deadlines, and commitments
• Participate in client meetings and internal project discussions
• Support payroll unit testing, parallel testing, and validation activities
• Review payroll test results, identify discrepancies, and support resolution efforts
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for Payroll and HR modules
• Assist with data validation and reconciliation to ensure payroll and HR data integrity

Requirements:

• Experienced UKG Pro Consultant
• Up-to-date UKG implementation certification for Talent, HR & Payroll modules preferred
• Prior consulting or professional-services experience preferred
• Experience working with UKG Pro Core and understanding how employee data supports Talent functionality preferred
• Experience with UKG Pro reporting, security roles, business processes, notifications, and integrations related to Talent preferred
• Experience supporting clients through implementation, post-go-live stabilization, or system optimization preferred
• Familiarity with structured implementation methodologies and project governance preferred
• Independent contractor engagement
• Maintain timely communication and meet agreed-upon project deadlines
• Follow HRchitect’s delivery standards, documentation requirements, security practices, and client-communication protocols

Benefits:

• Remote position
• Potential client-facing meetings during standard North American business hours