What are the responsibilities and job description for the UKG Payroll Solutions Consultant position at Kelly Benefits?
Brief Description
Kelly Benefits in Sparks, MD is seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Implementation Consultant to lead and support the successful deployment of UKG Ready Payroll solutions to work professionally with Kelly Benefits Payroll clients to lead and support UKG Ready payroll-focused implementations and conversions for new and existing accounts. This includes gathering payroll requirements, configuring payroll builds, supporting validation and testing, and helping clients transition successfully to UKG Ready. Experience with Time and Labor Management (TLM) and other UKG Ready modules is preferred and encouraged. This role plays a critical part in guiding clients through implementation, configuration, training, and post-go-live support while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities -
Requirements
Two or more years of HRIS/Payroll/HCM system experience
Fundamental understanding of payroll concepts, payroll processing, and payroll-related compliance requirements
UKG Ready system experience
Business analyst and/or project management professional experience highly desired.
High-level of emotional intelligence and resiliency
A track record of effectively meeting client deliverables during software implementations
A history of managing multiple projects at once and meeting multiple deliverables
Proven success communicating with clients and uncovering their needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to engage clients and vendors effectively during projects and implementations
Must be a self-starter and willing to work independently without daily supervision
Experience with Time and Labor Management (TLM) or other UKG Ready modules (Preferred)
Summary
Why Kelly Benefits -
Working here means you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values growth, collaboration, and service excellence. You’ll gain the knowledge, mentorship, and real-world experience needed to build a strong professional foundation—and a career you can be proud of.
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc., a Kelly Benefits company, is one of the nation’s largest employee benefit administrators, brokers, payroll providers and consultants.
We’re committed to helping businesses navigate the intricacies of insurance, benefits, payroll, retirement and other offerings and services, while saving them time and money.
Kelly Benefits Delivers High Quality, Cost-effective, Integrated Solutions Through
Benefits Package
We offer a robust benefits package including:
📈 401K with Match
🏖️ Paid Time Off
🧑🧑🧒 Paid Parental Leave
🏥 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & other voluntary insurance options
💪 On-site Fitness Center
☕️ Cold Brew & Coffee on tap
🌸 Campus Walking Path
🙏🏼 Corporate Chaplain & Monthly Devotion
🥒 Pickle Ball Courts on Campus
Kelly Benefits in Sparks, MD is seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Implementation Consultant to lead and support the successful deployment of UKG Ready Payroll solutions to work professionally with Kelly Benefits Payroll clients to lead and support UKG Ready payroll-focused implementations and conversions for new and existing accounts. This includes gathering payroll requirements, configuring payroll builds, supporting validation and testing, and helping clients transition successfully to UKG Ready. Experience with Time and Labor Management (TLM) and other UKG Ready modules is preferred and encouraged. This role plays a critical part in guiding clients through implementation, configuration, training, and post-go-live support while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities -
- Lead client kickoff meetings and gather detailed business and payroll requirements
- Serve as a subject matter expert on UKG Ready modules, providing guidance and best practices
- Develop and maintain requirements documentation, project plans, and timelines
- Configure UKG Ready Payroll modules to align with client needs and business processes
- Conduct and support system testing, including client-facing test scenarios
- Deliver training sessions and ongoing support to client stakeholders
- Support parallel payroll processing cycles to ensure accuracy and readiness for go-live
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, discrepancies, and client inquiries
- Partner with internal service teams to provide post-implementation support and enhancements
- Manage and prioritize multiple client implementations simultaneously
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of UKG Ready functionality and updates
Requirements
Two or more years of HRIS/Payroll/HCM system experience
Fundamental understanding of payroll concepts, payroll processing, and payroll-related compliance requirements
UKG Ready system experience
Business analyst and/or project management professional experience highly desired.
High-level of emotional intelligence and resiliency
A track record of effectively meeting client deliverables during software implementations
A history of managing multiple projects at once and meeting multiple deliverables
Proven success communicating with clients and uncovering their needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to engage clients and vendors effectively during projects and implementations
Must be a self-starter and willing to work independently without daily supervision
Experience with Time and Labor Management (TLM) or other UKG Ready modules (Preferred)
Summary
Why Kelly Benefits -
Working here means you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values growth, collaboration, and service excellence. You’ll gain the knowledge, mentorship, and real-world experience needed to build a strong professional foundation—and a career you can be proud of.
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc., a Kelly Benefits company, is one of the nation’s largest employee benefit administrators, brokers, payroll providers and consultants.
We’re committed to helping businesses navigate the intricacies of insurance, benefits, payroll, retirement and other offerings and services, while saving them time and money.
Kelly Benefits Delivers High Quality, Cost-effective, Integrated Solutions Through
- An incredible team of dedicated professionals. Our set of business values called “The Kelly Way” inspires, guides and drives us to serve our clients with excellence.
- Efficient processes, tools and technology. We’re dedicated to delivering cost-effective efficiencies.
- High-integrity alliances with the finest health, life, disability, dental and vision carriers, suppliers and brokers.
Benefits Package
We offer a robust benefits package including:
📈 401K with Match
🏖️ Paid Time Off
🧑🧑🧒 Paid Parental Leave
🏥 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & other voluntary insurance options
💪 On-site Fitness Center
☕️ Cold Brew & Coffee on tap
🌸 Campus Walking Path
🙏🏼 Corporate Chaplain & Monthly Devotion
🥒 Pickle Ball Courts on Campus