UKG Configurator

Aquent; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an experienced UKG Configurator for a high-impact global rollout of UKG Pro timekeeping and payroll. You will review user stories, configure lower environments, and perform detailed testing to support global payroll and timekeeping operations.

You will work closely with an eight-person team in a fast-paced environment in Warren, MI, in a hybrid office setting. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of UKG configuration experience, strong Kronos/Workforce Central background, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information systems, CS, HR, business or related field.
• 3–5 years direct UKG configuration experience.
• 3+ years UKG Pro WFM configuration experience.
• Strong UKG Workforce Central (Kronos) background.

Responsibilities

• Review, manage, and execute user stories and tickets within Jira.
• Configure and test UKG Pro WFM lower environments per requirements.
• Perform system testing and review configurations with the team.
• Attend bi-weekly team syncs to review progress and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional developers, configurators, and global contacts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/CS/HR/Business

Tools

Jira

UKG Pro WFM

Kronos

Job description

We are seeking an experienced UKG Configurator to join our team for a high-impact global rollout of the UKG Pro enterprise timekeeping and payroll system. In this role, you will review assigned user stories, configure lower environments, and execute detailed system testing to support global payroll and timekeeping operations. You will collaborate daily with an 8-person team of configurators and developers in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position at our client’s office in Warren, MI

Key Responsibilities

• Review, manage, and execute assigned user stories and tickets within Jira.
• Configure and test UKG Pro WFM lower environments based on requirements in user stories.
• Perform system testing and review configurations collaboratively with team members.
• Participate in bi-weekly team syncs to review task progression and upcoming project deliverables.
• Partner closely with cross-functional developers, configurators, and global business contacts.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• UKG / Ultimate Kronos Group: 3 to 5 years of direct hands-on configuration experience.
• UKG Pro WFM / Workforce Manager: 3+ years of dedicated system experience with UKG Pro WFM.
• Kronos / Workforce Central: Strong background and hands-on experience with UKG Workforce Central (Kronos).

Key Competencies & Soft Skills

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate user stories and translate complex business requirements into system configurations.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for reviewing configurations and aligning with technical peers.
• Task Management: Self-directed, detail-oriented approach to maintaining daily workflows and ticket progression in Jira.