UKG Payroll Consultant

Position: UKG Ready Payroll Consultant
Job Description

We Are:

We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn't mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters. Help us show the world what's possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions.

Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.

You Are:

An experienced UKG Payroll Lead with a strong track record of delivery, a passion for continuous learning, and a drive to grow and scale our Technology & Operations (T&O) UKG business. You bring deep functional expertise, leadership capability, and a proactive mindset to support both clients and internal teams.

The Work:

As a UKG Payroll Lead, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to help clients fully realize the value of their workforce management investment. You will play a key role in guiding payroll operations, improving processes, and ensuring governance and compliance across client environments.

Your responsibilities will include

* Implement the UKG Ready solution, with a focus on Payroll.

* Lead or support discovery sessions to gather client requirements and translate them into system configurations.

* Migrate and validate timekeeping data during implementations.

* Deliver end-user training and provide guidance on timekeeping processes and system usage.

* Collaborate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

* Align with project timelines, risks, and milestones (without direct project management responsibilities).

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Qualification

Here's what you need...

* Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with UKG Ready, including Payroll and Kronos Payroll Services

* Minimum of 3 years of advanced experience in U.S. payroll compliance, including state-specific regulations and best practices

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 7/11/2026

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $70,350 to $196,000

Cleveland $59,100 to $156,800

Colorado $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois $59,100 to $169,300

Maryland $63,800 to $169,300

Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300

New York $66,300 to $196,000

New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000

Washington $80,200 to $180,300

Locations

St. Petersburg, FL

Albany, NY

Arlington, VA

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Beaverton, OR

Bentonville, AR

Boston, MA

Carmel, IN

Charlotte, NC

Chicago, IL

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Culver City, CA

Denver, CO

Des Moines, IA

Detroit, MI

Hartford, CT

Houston, TX

Irving, TX

Kirkland, WA

Miami, FL

Milwaukee, WI

Minneapolis, MN

Morristown, NJ

Mountain View, CA

Nashville, TN

New York City, NY

Oklahoma City, OK

Overland Park, KS

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Raleigh, NC

Redmond, WA

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Scottsdale, AZ

Seattle, WA

St. Louis, MO

Walnut Creek, CA

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