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.