WFM Lead

Job Title: UKG Pro / UKG WFM Lead

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Note: Only U.S. Citizens will be considered for this position.

About the Role

A leading HR technology and consulting firm is seeking an experienced UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (WFM) Lead to manage large-scale UKG Pro and WFM implementations and provide hands-on technical leadership.
This is a high-impact, client-facing role requiring deep product knowledge of UKG Pro (HR, Payroll, and Time) and UKG WFM (Dimensions, Ready, or Advanced Scheduling). The ideal candidate will combine technical mastery of UKG platforms with strategic leadership skills to deliver enterprise-level solutions that transform workforce operations.

You will lead complex UKG Pro + WFM projects end-to-end, translate business requirements into scalable system designs, and mentor teams while developing tools and best practices for efficient, repeatable deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management implementations for enterprise clients (10,000+ employees).

• Serve as the primary functional and technical lead for all UKG Pro and WFM solution components.

• Translate complex client requirements into configurable, scalable UKG Pro/WFM solutions that meet business needs.

• Configure and integrate UKG Pro (HR, Payroll, Time, Benefits) and UKG WFM modules with downstream systems (e.g., ERP, payroll, analytics).

• Develop implementation tools, templates, and frameworks to improve efficiency and standardization across clients.

• Act as the face of the project, managing stakeholder expectations and facilitating executive-level discussions.

• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data validation, and client training sessions specific to UKG Pro/WFM.

• Mentor consultants and analysts, providing hands-on coaching in UKG configuration and best practices.

• Ensure all project documentation, configurations, and deliverables are complete and compliant with UKG standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience implementing and leading UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (WFM) solutions - this is a must-have.

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale UKG implementations (10,000+ employees).

• Strong technical expertise in UKG Pro HR, Payroll, and Time modules, plus UKG WFM (Dimensions, Ready, or Advanced Scheduling).

• Deep understanding of UKG integrations, data structures, and reporting frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into UKG technical configurations.

• Excellent executive presence and communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor project teams.

• Able to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple implementations.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Recognized UKG product expert with experience across multiple modules.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive-level engagements.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to create reusable UKG Pro/WFM implementation assets that drive quality and efficiency.

• Comfortable operating in high-visibility, fast-paced project environments.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Lead transformational UKG Pro and WFM projects for major enterprise clients.

• Balance hands-on technical delivery with strategic client engagement.

• Influence a growing team of UKG professionals and shape best practices for future implementations.

• Competitive compensation and career growth in a fully remote environment.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.