UKG/Kronos Lead Payroll Implementation

This is a fantastic, simple entry-level opportunity for a Ukg/kronos Lead Payroll Implementation! Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of this Remote role. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The compensation for this role is benchmarked at a competitive salary.

 

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The team requires an experienced UKG Pro Lead/PM to drive strategy, manage deliverables, and guide the project team most of whom have only ADP experience and need support in transitioning to a cloud-based payroll system. Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership & Strategy Act as an extension of the Project Manager, driving efficiency and ensuring project alignment. Lead key project workstreams, facilitating discussions and decision-making. Define and communicate the future state of payroll operations, guiding the team in transitioning from ADP EV5 to UKG Pro. Payroll Implementation & Process Definition Lead the design and future-state payroll process definition. Develop and refine payroll checklists and operational workflows. Validate earnings, deductions, memo codes translation, and taxation setup. Testing & Validation Oversee and participate in unit testing, functional testing, and UAT. Conduct and support three rounds of parallel testing before go-live. Ensure accurate data validation across Workday (core employee data), WFN (time & attendance), and UKG Pro (payroll processing). Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Build meeting agendas, drive project meetings, and ensure timelines & deliverables are met. Work cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, IT, and third-party vendors to resolve challenges. Provide training and guidance to team members unfamiliar with UKG Pro and cloud-based payroll systems. Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in Payroll and HRIS system implementations. Strong expertise in UKG Pro Payroll implementation and configuration. Hands-on experience with payroll process definition, taxation, and earnings/deductions validation. Proven ability to lead teams through major payroll system transformations. Experience driving testing efforts (unit, functional, UAT, parallel testing). Apply Job!

 

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