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WFM Specialist (UKG Configurator)
Location: Warren, MI (Hybrid)
Position Type: 12 month contract (Strong possibility of extension and conversion to permanent direct hire)
Rate: 80.00 /hr. W2
About The Role & Team
We are seeking a skilled UKG Configurator to join a dynamic, collaborative team of approximately 8 technical professionals currently driving a major global rollout of the UKG Pro WFM (Workforce Management) application. This initiative is transforming our payroll and timekeeping operations across multiple countries.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our payroll and timekeeping infrastructure from a payroll perspective, configuring the system according to user stories, and ensuring seamless integration and alignment across the broader technical ecosystem.
A Typical Day in the Role
Education & Experience
Location: Warren, MI (Hybrid)
Position Type: 12 month contract (Strong possibility of extension and conversion to permanent direct hire)
Rate: 80.00 /hr. W2
About The Role & Team
We are seeking a skilled UKG Configurator to join a dynamic, collaborative team of approximately 8 technical professionals currently driving a major global rollout of the UKG Pro WFM (Workforce Management) application. This initiative is transforming our payroll and timekeeping operations across multiple countries.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our payroll and timekeeping infrastructure from a payroll perspective, configuring the system according to user stories, and ensuring seamless integration and alignment across the broader technical ecosystem.
A Typical Day in the Role
- Agile Workflow & Collaboration: Participate in team meetings (approximately twice a week) and sync daily to pick up tasks where you left off.
- Jira & Ticket Management: Log into Jira to review assigned user stories and manage your daily deliverables.
- System Configuration & Testing: Configure the lower environments based strictly on specifications detailed in user stories, conducting rigorous reviews and testing.
- Team Synergy: Regularly review configurations as a team, interacting closely with fellow configurators, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- High-Impact Global Project: Gain invaluable experience working on a large-scale, enterprise-level global rollout impacting operations and employees across multiple countries.
- Fast-Paced & Exciting Environment: Thrive in a high-energy setting where you can sharpen your analytical problem-solving skills and expand your technical expertise.
- Career Growth: Enjoy strong potential for contract extension and long-term direct hire conversion within a growing business group.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience working with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) technologies.
- UKG Pro WFM / Workforce Manager: 3–5 years of dedicated system configuration experience.
- UKG Workforce Central (Kronos): Solid foundational and practical background with legacy Kronos systems. System Configuration & Analytics: Proven ability to translate user stories into system configurations, paired with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to troubleshoot and think through complex operational scenarios.