Data Services Consultant I

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. Description UKG Ready (UKGR) is an exciting division of Ultimate Kronos Group which continues to experience incredible growth! If you are interested in taking your career to the next level by utilizing and enhancing your software implementation and consulting skills, then this is the job for you! We are seeking talented software implementation professionals who are interested in being part of our dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to develop their career and make a difference for UKG. You will be joining the Data Services job family of Ready Implementation Services (RIS) workgroup, under the UKG Customer Experience (CX) division for the new customer deployments of UKG Ready product and work with UKG Ready customers in multiple geographies. We hire people having knowledge in Human Capital Management or Workforce Management domain for products like ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft, Ramco, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday. We are seeking a bold, innovative, and strategic individual to join our Data Services team. You will serve as a thought leader within the RIS and have primary responsibilities in the Advisory Services program concentrating on the Ready Balance Sheet Approval process. This role actively partners with Ready delivery teams to timely complete Balance Sheet approvals ahead of customer processing their first live payroll. Having a people first mentality and big picture strategy is critical to our success. Qualifications Individuals looking to be a part of our talented team should possess the following: • Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision • End to end processing of US Payroll • Ability to see the big picture and align daily tasks with our broader strategy • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Baseline understanding of U.S. W2 and/or U.S. tax reports (941 reporting) • 1-2 years of professional experience in a functional or technical role implementing or supporting a UKG product • Baseline competency level of UKG Ready payroll module and/or Check history process • Experience providing coaching and mentoring to peer groups/persons • Clear and concise in communicating information • Must be consultative, organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and responsive • Ability to work independently, balancing multiple priorities to drive results • Stays current on all new product capabilities and understand how to use them • Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities • Driven to present solutions, not just problems • Ability to work independently, participate in teams, and assist others as needed • Ability to understand current business state, immediate issues • Ability to influence teams to keep the overall internal/external customer experience forefront • Open to implementing and following new ideas in an evolving role. • Ability to work in a business required shift (10:30 AM to 7:30 PM IST/Business Need) Company Overview: UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com. UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com