UKG Benefits, Payroll & Talent System Consultant / Project Managers (Contract)

Overview

Remote contract opportunities are available for qualified UKG Pro / UKG Ready System Consultants and Project Managers. This contractor bench does not guarantee an immediate project assignment. Candidates may be added to the bench and contacted when a suitable client engagement becomes available.

Location

Remote — open to candidates in the US, Canada, and Philippines.

Responsibilities

Functional Consultant

• Support clients through the UKG Pro / UKG Ready implementation lifecycle, including discovery and requirements gathering, configuration, testing, training, deployment, and go-live.
• Configure, implement, and optimize at least one of the following functional areas based on client requirements and business processes:
  • Benefits
  • Talent
  • Payroll
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand existing workflows, identify process improvements, and translate business requirements into effective UKG solutions.
• Facilitate client workshops, requirements sessions, system demonstrations, and working sessions within your specialization.
• Support functional configuration, system testing, issue resolution, and deployment activities for assigned UKG modules.
• Develop and maintain requirements documentation, configuration workbooks, test scripts, training materials, and other project deliverables.
• Provide post-go-live support: troubleshoot functional and configuration issues and facilitate knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and fellow consultants to ensure successful implementation and delivery.
• Apply UKG best practices and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Project Manager

• Lead and coordinate UKG Pro / UKG Ready implementation projects, managing scope, timelines, milestones, resources, risks, issues, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders by facilitating status meetings, providing project updates, and aligning client expectations with execution.
• Coordinate functional consultants, technical teams, and client stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks proactively, manage escalations, and implement mitigation plans.
• Maintain project plans, status reports, RAID logs, and other project governance documentation.
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, change management, and transition to post-go-live support.

Requirements

Requirements for all applicants

• Excellent client-facing communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a consulting environment.
• Experience working with SaaS-based HCM platforms.
• UKG certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
• Availability preference: Candidates who are not currently employed in a full-time role and can commit to full-time contractor engagements are strongly preferred.
• Contractor commitment: Must be available to dedicate the required working hours and meet project schedules and deliverables once assigned.
• Travel eligibility and requirements:
  • For US and Canada candidates: ability to travel for client engagements as needed, up to 10%.
  • For Philippines candidates: remote position; travel is not required.
• Candidates must have valid authorization to work in their respective country. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Functional Consultant requirements

• At least one year of hands-on implementation experience in UKG Pro or UKG Ready, specializing in at least one of the following modules:
  • Benefits
  • Talent
  • Payroll
• Strong functional knowledge of the specialization, including experience with implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Experience with business process mapping, requirements gathering, functional testing, and implementation delivery.
• Understanding of relevant HR, benefits, talent management, or payroll processes related to the functional expertise.
• Experience supporting issue resolution, go-live activities, and post-implementation support.

Project Manager requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating HCM system implementations, including project planning, stakeholder management, resource coordination, risk and issue management, and delivery against timelines.
• Experience managing UKG Pro or UKG Ready implementations is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment.

Job Type

Contract (remote)

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the posting.

Equal Opportunity

This opportunity is an equal opportunity position. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics including 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 individuals unique.