Sr Data Services Consultant

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. Job Summary: A Data Services Consultant for UKG is an integral member of a dynamic organization responsible for data conversion in the field of Human Capital Management. The consultant is accountable for accurately converting US Payroll data from customers’ source system(s) into UKG Pro. Deliver data consulting services to our customers. Skills essential to this role are knowledge of US Payroll, Taxation, SQL, analysis, consulting, organization, written and verbal communication. Functional and technical knowledge of HCM and Payroll systems is must to have. The candidate is expected to work in shift having overlap with US and be flexible for other shifts as applicable per the organization needs. On some days the consultant will have flexibility based on project work or customer call. The candidate is also responsible for interacting with other businesses and technical project stakeholders to gather business requirements and ensure successful delivery. The candidate should be able to leverage the strengths and capabilities of the software tools to provide an optimized solution to the customer. The candidate must have good communication skills and able to effectively communicate ideas both verbally and in writing at all levels in the organization, from executive staff to technical resources. The role requires working with the Program/Project manager, Solution Consultant, and customer representative to deliver the solution based upon the defined design requirements and ensure it meets the scope and customer expectations. Primary/Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities: * Utilize available ETL tool to extract and convert data from source system reports. * Interpret, validate, and convert data from source system(s) to target system including demographic data, taxation, benefits, payroll balances, additional tables, contacts, dependents, beneficiaries. * Extract, validate, convert, reconcile and load US People and Payroll data into HCM software through backend. Perform balancing of payroll data based on earning, deduction and tax codes. Reconciling the opening balances data to be loaded with the original source to ensure that all information has been accurately transferred and that there is no missing information. * Utilize available data conversion tools, SQL queries, templates, and documentation to promote efficiency and standardization in compliance with approved data conversion methodology * Proactively communicate with peers, internal teams, and customers to keep them apprised of project status and ensure they are on track with assigned responsibilities and project timeline and effectively implement change-control * Create required post conversion documents including Issues and Assumptions and Tax Verification * Schedule and successfully complete multiple projects within the timeline required * Provide input on data conversion methodology and process improvements * Provide support to peers (e.g., mentoring, knowledge transfer) including developing and delivering knowledge transfer sessions on new tools and processes as needed/requested * Successfully assist or shadow System Consultant on implementation projects in order to gain a better understanding of system configuration and apply that knowledge to add more value during the data conversion process Required Qualifications: * BE/B Tech or Master’s in related field * 2+ years of experience working on US Payroll and 4+ years of experience in SQL Database, Programming, and Transact SQL * Experience working in project teams along with strong SQL skills and Knowledge of any ETL tool * Good to have prior experience with US Payroll and any Human Capital Management Software * Prior consulting experience, customer-focused, positive and professional attitude along with strong communication and interpersonal skills * Able to work independently with minimal supervision, collaborative, organized, detail oriented, accurate and responsive, results driven orientation. * Strong decision making, problem-solving, analysis, task and time management skills 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