UKG Pro Talent Consultant

Overview HRchitect is seeking an experienced UKG Pro Talent Consultant to support our growing client needs on a contract basis. This individual will provide functional consulting, configuration, and advisory support across the UKG Pro Talent suite while helping clients optimize their talent-management processes and achieve successful project outcomes. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: • Lead or support the implementation, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of UKG Pro Talent solutions. • Facilitate client discovery sessions to understand business requirements, current processes, and desired outcomes. • Translate client requirements into effective UKG Pro Talent configurations and recommendations. • Provide expertise across one or more Talent modules, including: • Recruiting • Onboarding • Performance Management • Goals • Compensation Management • Succession Planning • Learning • Employee development and talent-related workflows • Develop and maintain configuration workbooks, requirements documentation, testing materials, decision logs, and other project documentation. • Guide clients through system testing, issue identification, and resolution. • Deliver knowledge-transfer sessions and train-the-trainer support. • Identify scope concerns, risks, dependencies, and potential change requests, escalating them promptly to project leadership. • Partner with Project Managers, Implementation Managers, integration resources, and other functional consultants to coordinate project activities. • Maintain accurate and timely time entries, project updates, and documentation. • Support multiple client engagements while managing priorities, deadlines, and commitments. • Participate in client meetings and internal project discussions as needed. Testing & Validation • Support payroll unit testing, parallel testing, and validation activities. • Review payroll test results, identify discrepancies, and support resolution efforts. • Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for Payroll and HR modules. • Assist with data validation and reconciliation efforts to ensure payroll and HR data integrity. Qualifications Preferred Qualifications • Up to date UKG implementation certification for Talent modules • Prior consulting or professional-services experience. • Experience working with UKG Pro Core and understanding how employee data supports Talent functionality. • Experience with UKG Pro reporting, security roles, business processes, notifications, and integrations related to Talent. • Experience supporting clients through implementation, post-go-live stabilization, or system optimization. • Familiarity with structured implementation methodologies and project governance. Contract Expectations • Independent contractor engagement. • Remote position with potential client-facing meetings during standard North American business hours. • Hours will vary based on project assignments and client demand. • Contractor must maintain timely communication and meet agreed-upon project deadlines. Contractor is expected to follow HRchitect ’s delivery standards, documentation requirements, security practices, and client-communication protocols. Originally posted on Himalayas