UKG Pro Consultant

Overview

HRchitect is seeking experienced UKG Pro Consultants for contract opportunities to support our expanding client base. In this role, you will provide expert functional consulting, system configuration, and strategic advisory support across the complete UKG Pro suite. You will partner directly with clients to optimize UKG HR & Payroll alongside core talent workflows—specifically Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Performance, and Coaching & Development—ensuring seamless project execution and long-term client success.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the 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 effective UKG Pro configurations and recommendations.
• Provide expertise across one or more of the following areas:

• UKG HR & Payroll
• UKG Talent, Specifically
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Performance
  • Coaching & Development

• Employee development and talent-related 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 promptly to project leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers, Implementation Managers, integration resources, and other functional consultants to coordinate project activities.
• 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 as needed. Testing & Validation
• 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 efforts to ensure payroll and HR data integrity.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to date UKG implementation certification for Talent, HR & Payroll modules
• Prior consulting or professional-services experience.
• Experience working with UKG Pro Core and understanding how employee data supports Talent functionality.
• Experience with UKG Pro reporting, security roles, business processes, notifications, and integrations related to Talent.
• Experience supporting clients through implementation, post-go-live stabilization, or system optimization.
• Familiarity with structured implementation methodologies and project governance.

Contract Expectations

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Remote position with potential client-facing meetings during standard North American business hours.
• Hours will vary based on project assignments and client demand.
• Contractor must maintain timely communication and meet agreed-upon project deadlines.

Contractor is expected to follow HRchitect’s delivery standards, documentation requirements, security practices, and client-communication protocols.