UKG Payroll Implementation Specialist

Accenture; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accenture is hiring a UKG Payroll Consultant to partner with cross-functional teams and guide payroll implementations for clients in the United States. You will lead discovery sessions, configure UKG Ready payroll, migrate data, and train end users to maximize workforce management value.

The role emphasizes hands-on UKG Ready expertise, Kronos Payroll Service, and deep U.S. payroll compliance knowledge, with travel as needed to client locations and projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with UKG Ready, including Payroll and Kronos Payroll Service.
• Minimum of 3 years of advanced experience in U.S. payroll compliance, including state-specific regulations and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years’ work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Responsibilities

• Implementing and Supporting the UKG Ready solution, with a focus on Payroll.
• Lead or support discovery sessions to gather client requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• Migrate and Validate data during implementations.
• Deliver end-user training and provide guidance on processes and system usage
• Collaborate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Align with project timelines, risks, and milestones (without direct project management responsibilities)

Skills

UKG Ready

Kronos Payroll Service

US payroll experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UKG Ready

Kronos Payroll Service

Job description

Accenture is hiring a UKG Payroll Consultant to partner with cross-functional teams and guide payroll implementations for clients in the United States. You will lead discovery sessions, configure UKG Ready payroll, migrate data, and train end users to maximize workforce management value.

The role emphasizes hands-on UKG Ready expertise, Kronos Payroll Service, and deep U.S. payroll compliance knowledge, with travel as needed to client locations and projects.