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Staff Engineer, UKG Timekeeping - Implementation

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • β€’
    Time Management
  • β€’
    Scheduling
  • β€’
    Management
  • β€’
    Problem Reporting
  • β€’
    Leadership
  • β€’
    Communication
  • β€’
    Problem Solving
  • β€’
    Mentorship

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Total Experience 6+ years
  • Strong experience in UKG implementation projects with at least 2–3 full lifecycle implementations
  • UKG Certification in Timekeeping / Workforce Management (Mandatory)
  • Good understanding of API-based integrations, Middleware tools such as Boomi and SFTP

Requirements:

  • Lead end-to-end solution design and implementation for UKG Timekeeping (UKG Ready / UKG Pro WFM)
  • Translate business requirements into scalable and compliant workforce management solutions
  • Provide best-practice guidance on Timekeeping, Scheduling, Labor compliance, Attendance policies
  • Manage project timelines, risks, escalations, and stakeholder expectations

Job description

Company Description

Staff Engineer- UKG Timekeeping - Implementation

πŸ‘‹πŸΌWe're Nagarro.

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale β€” across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (17700+ experts across 39 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We're looking for great new colleagues. That's where you come in.

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Total Experience 6+ years
  • Strong experience in UKG implementation projects with at least 2–3 full lifecycle implementations
  • UKG Certification in Timekeeping / Workforce Management (Mandatory)
  • Strong expertise in UKG Ready / UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping, Time & Attendance processes and Workforce Management solutions
  • Strong functional understanding of Timekeeping, Accruals, Scheduling, Leave & Absence Management, Core/Employee Setup, UKG Payroll, Benefits Administration, Reporting & Analytics, Integrations
  • Experience in Pay rule and work rule configuration, Attendance and labor compliance setup and Payroll integration and downstream data flows
  • Hands-on experience with Payroll systems such as UKG Payroll and ADP, HRIS platforms such as Workday and SAP SuccessFactors
  • Good understanding of API-based integrations, Middleware tools such as Boomi and SFTP, flat-file integrations and Data migration, validation, and reconciliation
  • Experience in client-facing implementations and stakeholder management
  • Knowledge of labor laws, workforce compliance, and audit requirements
  • Experience in Manufacturing, Retail, or Healthcare industries preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
  • Agile/Scrum delivery experience is a plus
  • Exposure to UKG Pro and Payroll systems preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

β€’  Lead end-to-end solution design and implementation for UKG Timekeeping (UKG Ready / UKG Pro WFM)

β€’  Translate business requirements into scalable and compliant workforce management solutions

β€’  Provide best-practice guidance on Timekeeping, Scheduling, Labor compliance, Attendance policies

β€’  Lead full lifecycle implementation activities including Discovery and requirements gathering, Solution design and configuration, SIT/UAT testing, deployment and hypercare support

β€’  Review and approve Pay rules, Work rules, Accrual configurations, Attendance policies and compliance configurations

β€’  Conduct workshops with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders

β€’  Act as the primary functional lead for client engagements

β€’  Manage project timelines, risks, escalations, and stakeholder expectations

β€’  Oversee integrations with Payroll, HRIS, and third-party systems

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

β€’  Support data migration, validation, reconciliation, and go-live readiness activities

β€’  Ensure compliance with labor laws, organizational policies, and audit standards

β€’  Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

β€’  Prepare and maintain high-quality configuration documents, design artifacts, and governance documentation

β€’  Ensure successful go-live with minimal defects and strong stakeholder satisfaction

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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