UKG Payroll Specialist

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Posted Jul 24, 2026

Remote · US · Canada Full Time
Est. $70K – $95K/yr

Overview

An established Human Capital Management (HCM) consulting firm is seeking experienced professionals to join their UKG HRMS/Payroll consulting and software implementation team. This role focuses on assisting clients with the implementation of UKG's Pro HCM solution through requirements gathering, process design, system configuration, testing, and go-live support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client kick-off and requirements gathering meetings
  • Provide product and subject matter expertise to clients
  • Manage project scope and budget
  • Create and maintain requirements documentation and project plans
  • Write functional specifications for customizations and manage testing and acceptance of delivered solutions
  • Create data mapping from source systems to UKG Pro
  • Validate data conversion
  • Obtain customer authorization on all Work Reports
  • Participate in parallel cycles
  • Balance clients' payroll and prepare turnover documentation

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' experience implementing UKG Pro
  • Proven leadership and project management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently without daily supervision
  • Ability to multitask across different projects and clients
  • Highly motivated and team-oriented
  • Consulting experience preferred
  • Human Resource and Payroll certifications (CPP/SPHR) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of technical aspects of software implementations such as System Integration or Report Writing is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with virtual full-time employment opportunities across the US and Canada
  • Opportunity to work remotely

Location

Remote positions available across the United States and Canada