HCM Technical Consultant (UKG)
Posted 4 days ago by 1751698029
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Charlotte
Summary: The HCM Technical Consultant role is a contract position focused on providing technical expertise in HCM systems, specifically UKG Pro or Rippling. The consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leading system integrations, configurations, and reporting efforts to enhance system performance and client satisfaction. This fully remote position requires a blend of technical skills and functional HR knowledge to effectively support clients in optimizing their HCM systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a client-facing resource to manage system configuration, workflow setup, integration testing, and validation activities.
- Lead and support key milestones in system implementations, transitions, and optimization projects.
- Build custom and templated reports to empower clients with actionable insights.
- Provide tailored training sessions to drive end-user adoption and system proficiency.
- Analyze client needs, current workflows, and data flows to identify opportunities for system enhancement and process improvement.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and vendors to troubleshoot, resolve, and optimize integration performance.
- Develop and execute thorough testing plans (SIT, UAT, Parallel) to ensure system accuracy and reliability.
- Act as a liaison between platform vendors and internal teams, translating business needs into technical requirements.
- Support benefits-related system configurations, open enrollment testing, and carrier feed setup (EDI/API).
- Maintain documentation and audit trails to meet compliance and governance standards.
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in technical HCM system implementation, preferably with UKG Pro or Rippling.
- Deep understanding of HCM platforms generally (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Workday, Ceridian, Paycom, Kronos, etc.)
- Strong grasp of data mapping, workflow configuration, and report development.
- Experience working with APIs, EDI files, or flat file integrations between HCM systems and third-party platforms.
- Proficiency in Excel for data validation, transformation, and analysis.
- Comfortable leading technical conversations and translating complex concepts into client-friendly language.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and prioritize under tight deadlines.
- High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a solutions-focused mindset.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data securely.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HRIS, or related field preferred (but not required).
Salary (Rate): £60 hourly
City: Charlotte
Country: US
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Title: HCM Technical Consultant
Location: Fully Remote (Must be US based)
Type: Contract, 12 Months
Pay Range DOE: $60-120/hr
**No third parties**
We're looking for a hands-on, technically skilled HCM Technical Consultant (UKG Pro/Rippling) to join our growing team. In this role, you'll act as a trusted advisor and system expert for clients implementing or optimizing their HCM systems, primarily UKG Pro or Rippling. You'll bring together technical acumen and functional HR/Payroll/Benefits knowledge to lead integration, configuration, and reporting efforts, ensuring seamless system performance and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a client-facing resource to manage system configuration, workflow setup, integration testing, and validation activities.
- Lead and support key milestones in system implementations, transitions, and optimization projects.
- Build custom and templated reports to empower clients with actionable insights.
- Provide tailored training sessions to drive end-user adoption and system proficiency.
- Analyze client needs, current workflows, and data flows to identify opportunities for system enhancement and process improvement.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and vendors to troubleshoot, resolve, and optimize integration performance.
- Develop and execute thorough testing plans (SIT, UAT, Parallel) to ensure system accuracy and reliability.
- Act as a liaison between platform vendors and internal teams, translating business needs into technical requirements.
- Support benefits-related system configurations, open enrollment testing, and carrier feed setup (EDI/API).
- Maintain documentation and audit trails to meet compliance and governance standards.
Skills Needed:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in technical HCM system implementation, preferably with UKG Pro or Rippling.
- Deep understanding of HCM platforms generally (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Workday, Ceridian, Paycom, Kronos, etc.)
- Strong grasp of data mapping, workflow configuration, and report development.
- Experience working with APIs, EDI files, or flat file integrations between HCM systems and third-party platforms.
- Proficiency in Excel for data validation, transformation, and analysis.
- Comfortable leading technical conversations and translating complex concepts into client-friendly language.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and prioritize under tight deadlines.
- High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a solutions-focused mindset.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data securely.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HRIS, or related field preferred (but not required).
To be considered for the role please apply online or email an updated Resume to William Barclay at Oliver James - william.barclay@oliverjames.com
