UKG Ready Payroll Consultant

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced UKG Payroll Consultant in Illinois to partner with cross-functional teams and guide payroll implementations, ensuring value realization from workforce management investments.

You will help implement UKG Ready with Payroll, migrate data, deliver training, and collaborate with vendors and client stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with UKG Ready including Payroll and Kronos Payroll Service.
• 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

• Implement UKG Ready with a focus on Payroll, and support discovery sessions to gather client requirements.
• 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).
• Functional Knowledge: Experience with Payroll History and General Ledger processes.
• Delivery: Support all aspects of payroll configurations, implementations, and enhancements.
• Documentation & Training: Develop comprehensive payroll discovery files.
• Data Analysis & Communication: Interpret WFM, HR and Payroll needs and configure systems accordingly.
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain project required documentation and schedules.

Skills

UKG Ready

Kronos Payroll Service

Payroll Systems

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We Are:

We are a global collective of innovators, applying "the New" every day to improve the way the world works and lives. "New" is not simply staying ahead of the curve—it’s redefining it. We operate at the intersection of the impossible and the transformative, turning bold ideas into meaningful outcomes where they matter most. Join us to help clients unlock hidden value and deliver innovative, impactful solutions. With access to cutting-edge tools, continuous learning opportunities, and a global network of diverse talent, we drive success through a modern business architecture that challenges conventional practices. Our expertise spans more than 40 industries across 120+ countries, impacting millions of lives every day.

You Are:

An experienced UKG Payroll Consultant with a strong track record of delivery, a passion for continuous learning. You bring deep functional expertise, leadership capability, and a proactive mindset to support both clients and internal teams.

The Work:

As a UKG Payroll Consultant, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to help clients fully realize the value of their workforce management investment. You will play a key role in guiding payroll implementations.

Job 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)
• Functional Knowledge: Experience with Payroll History and General Ledger processes
• Delivery: Ability to support all aspects of payroll configurations, implementations, and enhancements
• Documentation & Training: Develop comprehensive payroll discovery files
• Data Analysis & Communication: Ability to interpret WFM, HR and Payroll needs and configure systems accordingly
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain project required documentation and schedules appropriately
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need:

• 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.

Bonus Points:

• You have team lead experience
• You have experience working with offshore teammates
• You have UKG Ready Certifications
• You have led customer escalations

Compensation:

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/20/2026.

Annual Salary Range:

• California $70,350 to $196,000
• Colorado $63,800 to $169,300
• Connecticut $63,800 to $169,300
• District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300
• Illinois $59,100 to $169,300
• Maine $54,400 to $144,300
• Maryland $63,800 to $169,300
• Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300
• Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300
• New York $66,300 to $196,000
• New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000
• Ohio $59,100 to $156,800
• Virginia $59,100 to $180,300
• Washington $80,200 to $180,300

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