Principal Solution 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.
Position Overview
Principal Solution Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing end-to-end payroll solutions that meet the complex requirements of multinational organizations. This role bridges business needs and technical capabilities, ensuring global payroll systems are scalable, compliant, and integrated with broader HR and financial ecosystems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in payroll platforms with a strong understanding of international payroll processes, regulations, and best practices.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and architecture of global payroll solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and local regulations across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze current systems, and recommend improvements or new solutions.
• Working directly with UKG OneView customers to oversee the implementation and integration of payroll solutions, ensuring seamless data flow between payroll, HRIS, time tracking, and financial systems.
• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and detailed specifications for payroll solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR) and global payroll regulations.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Advocate for process improvements and best practices in payroll operations and technology.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting global payroll.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree with an information systems focus is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise payroll solutions, with at least 3 years in a global or multi-country payroll environment.
• Superior knowledge of payroll processes, compliance, and integrations with HR, benefits, and financial systems.
• Experience with leading payroll platforms (e.g., UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM) and relevant integration technologies.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver solutions in a fast-paced, global environment.
Preferred Experience
• Prior experience with full lifecycle implementation of the UKG OneView global payroll solution, including requirements analysis, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with HR, talent, benefits, and workforce management modules as part of an integrated HCM suite.
• Experience working with multinational organizations and understanding of the challenges of global payroll operations.
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
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion