People Consulting - UKG Workforce Management Solution Architect-Senior

Company: Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkOther locations: Anywhere in RegionDate: Apr 21, 2025Requisition ID: 1601603At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.People Consulting - UKG Solution ArchitectManaging global workforces is increasingly complex. People Consulting builds and improves organizational and individual performance, delivering a highly complex and challenging mission, especially in an ever changing working environment. As a member of one People Consulting you'll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment. When you join us you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies and have the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want.The opportunityAs a Solution Architect specializing in UKG PRO PPC, you will leverage your growing expertise and passion for HR/Payroll solutions to develop and enhance our People Consulting UKG practice. Working closely with our team, you will ensure clients achieve the maximum value from their workforce management investments, focusing on quality execution, advanced configuration, and team development. Your role will focus on understanding clients' current states and applying your knowledge and best practices to deliver high-quality, advanced solutions on time and within budget.Your key responsibilitiesYou will be a key resource on large-scale HR/Payroll related projects, primarily UKG Pro PPC. In this role, you will act as lead designer of the UKG PPC solution, including advanced solutioning to provide successful outcomes related to specific, complex business requirements. Collaborates with the Project Manager to demonstrate effective leadership and management of internal resources to meet project objectives including scope, time, cost and quality. Owns the overall quality of the delivered system, running quality checks at designated intervals. Assist in facilitating working sessions for both internal and client teams, tailoring strategic objectives to meet specific client needs. Help create functional and technical design documents, test plans, test cases, user training documents, and implementation documentation. Assist in the development of team members, as a Mentor, ad hoc trainer, support, and acts as a role model within the project team. Delivers pre-Launch advisory services, as requested, to include but not limited to pre-sales consulting, software demo preparation, vendor selection, and other sales strategies (direct to end-client sales). Support PPC configurations, implementations, modifications, and upgrades, including requirements gathering, gap analysis, design, development, and support. Participate in full life cycle activities (Discovery, Design, Configuration, Build, Testing, Knowledge Transfer, Migration, and Postproduction Support) as well as Special Projects, departmental objectives, and creating and packaging new service offerings. Provide subject matter expertise and best practices for work execution/output in all projects and upon request to internal team members. Completes all EY, UKG and related training requirements as required and maintains certifications necessary to work in the UKG environment. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UKG Releases and cascade information to both Consultants and Customers.Skills and attributes for success

• PPC Consulting, with strong configuration experience, especially in sectors like manufacturing, retail and healthcare.
• The Solution Architect Role requires a high degree of functional proficiency, as well as advanced knowledge of project strategy.
• Leading enterprise UKG Pro PPC implementations as a well-rounded consultant.
• Advanced knowledge of the UKG Pro PPC system.
• Introduces the overall technical vision for a particular solution and bridges the gap between business requirements and technology solutions.
• Analytics functionality within UKG WFM, both out of the box and tailored configuration based on client requirements.
• Deliver quality client service and work products, deliver insightful solutions and balance multiple priorities.
• Analyze data or facts and assist in summarizing and presenting findings, regularly engaging and collaborating with all functional areas and team members coordinating work efforts across Solution and System Consultants to ensure smooth customer engagement and project success.
• Support thought leadership initiatives to develop new or improved processes, methodologies, systems, tools, or services. Commitment to on-going learning and the application of knowledge in day-to-day work.To qualify for the role you must have
  • 2-5 years of experience with the UKG Dimensions or Workforce Central (Legacy Kronos) Timekeeping module.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Demonstrated ability in supporting client projects, leveraging knowledge in Time Management, Attendance, Leave Management, Forecasting, and Labor Scheduling.
  • Experience in participating in or supporting global and/or multi-national UKG WFM and HR system implementations.
  • Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.Ideally, you'll also have
    • Large-scale project management experience, inclusive of global or multi-national client WFM project experience.
    • Global WFM consulting experience, knowledge of WFM and HR technology vendors, primarily UKG. Other technology solutions such as ADP, Workforce Software, Ceridian, PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Workday, are desirable.
    • Common knowledge of WFM, with priority to UKG, business process activities; and ability to modify and apply processes depending upon client sector.
    • Strong numbers acumen, including analytical abilities and knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.What we offer youAt EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
      • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $101,500 to $186,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $121,700 to $211,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
      • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
      • Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.For those living in California, please click here for additional information.EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.EY - Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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