UKG Ready Functional Consultant

Nextlink is seeking for skilled and enthusiastic UKG Ready Functional Consultants to join our team for an immediate client engagement. The primary focus of this role will be on the functional configuration, implementation, and support of UKG Ready across key HCM modules.

Candidates with hands-on UKG Ready experience will be given preference. However, professionals with strong experience in other HCM platforms, along with a genuine interest and willingness to cross-skill into UKG Ready, are also encouraged to apply.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support UKG Ready across HR, Payroll, and Time & Labor Management (TLM) modules.
  
• Understand business requirements and translate them into functional system configurations.
  
• Participate in functional implementation, enhancement, troubleshooting, and support activities.
  
• Work closely with client stakeholders to understand business processes and recommend appropriate solutions.
  
• Conduct requirement-gathering sessions, functional discussions, and provide solution-oriented recommendations.
  
• Support testing activities, including functional testing, UAT, and issue resolution.
  
• Collaborate with technical and integration teams wherever required.
  
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with client stakeholders throughout the engagement.
  
• Continuously develop expertise in UKG Ready and related HCM functionalities.
  

3. Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Hands-on experience with UKG Ready is highly preferred.
  
• Strong functional knowledge of the following modules:
  
• Human Resources (HR)
  
• Payroll
  
• Time & Labor Management (TLM)
  
• Experience in HCM / HRIS implementation, configuration, or support.
  
• Understanding of HR and workforce management business processes.
  
• Knowledge of system integrations and interfaces will be an added advantage.
  

Cross-Skilling Opportunities:

• Candidates with strong experience in other HCM platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP, or similar solutions may also be considered.
  
• Must demonstrate a strong willingness and genuine interest in learning and developing expertise in UKG Ready.
  
• A proactive learning attitude and adaptability are essential.
  

4. Essential Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities.
  
• Ability to independently participate in customer discussions.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  

Note: This is a client-facing consulting role. All selected candidates are expected to interact directly with customer stakeholders. Strong communication skills are mandatory.

5. Work Location & Engagement Model

• Preferred Locations: Pune and Noida.
  
• Other Acceptable Locations: Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai.
  
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid model with 3 days per week working
  
• Remote working arrangements may be considered as exceptions for suitable candidates, subject to client approval.
  

6. Candidate Evaluation Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on the following priorities:

1. Direct UKG Ready experience with functional configuration expertise.
   
2. Functional knowledge of HR, Payroll, and Time & Labor Management.
   
3. Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
   
4. Integration experience, which will be an added advantage.
   
5. Relevant HCM experience and genuine willingness to cross-skill into UKG Ready.