Staff Engineer – Timekeeping Implementation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive design and execution of solutions for UKG Timekeeping (UKG Ready / UKG Pro WFM)

• Convert business needs into scalable and compliant workforce management solutions

• Offer expert guidance on Timekeeping, Scheduling, Labor compliance, and Attendance policies

• Manage full lifecycle implementation processes, including Discovery and requirements gathering, Solution design and configuration, SIT/UAT testing, deployment, and hypercare support

• Evaluate and authorize Pay rules, Work rules, Accrual configurations, Attendance policies, and compliance settings

• Facilitate workshops with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders

• Serve as the primary functional lead for client interactions

• Oversee project timelines, risks, escalations, and stakeholder expectations

• Supervise integrations with Payroll, HRIS, and external systems

• Collaborate with technical teams on API integrations, Middleware solutions, and SFTP/file-based integrations

• Assist with data migration, validation, reconciliation, and readiness for go-live activities

• Ensure adherence to labor laws, organizational policies, and audit standards

• Promote issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Create and maintain high-quality configuration documents, design artifacts, and governance documentation

• Ensure a successful go-live with minimal defects and high stakeholder satisfaction

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of total experience

• Extensive experience in UKG implementation projects, with at least 2–3 full lifecycle implementations

• UKG Certification in Timekeeping / Workforce Management is mandatory

• Strong expertise in UKG Ready / UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping, Time & Attendance processes, and Workforce Management solutions

• Solid functional understanding of Timekeeping, Accruals, Scheduling, Leave & Absence Management, Core/Employee Setup, UKG Payroll, Benefits Administration, Reporting & Analytics, and Integrations

• Experience in configuring Pay rules and work rules, setting up Attendance and labor compliance, and managing Payroll integration and downstream data flows

• Practical experience with Payroll systems like UKG Payroll and ADP, and HRIS platforms such as Workday and SAP SuccessFactors

• Good knowledge of API-based integrations, Middleware tools like Boomi, SFTP, flat-file integrations, and Data migration, validation, and reconciliation

• Background in client-facing implementations and stakeholder management

• Familiarity with labor laws, workforce compliance, and audit requirements

• Experience in Manufacturing, Retail, or Healthcare industries is preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring capabilities

• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery is a plus

• Exposure to UKG Pro and Payroll systems is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the flexibility to work remotely