UKG Functional Consultants

Around 8 years of experience in UKG
• Products with 2-3 years hands-on experience in UKG Pro WFM ( formerly UKG Dimensions)
• Skilled in Analysis, Configuration and Data Integration
• Configures and scheduled interfaces between UKG and other systems
• Work with business users to understand the requirement and create functional design
• Implement UKG Dimensions with needed configurations
• Pay Rule Configuration & Support
• Accruals Management

Overall Responsibility:
• Around 8 years of experience in UKG
• Products with 2-3 years hands-on experience in UKG Pro WFM ( formerly UKG Dimensions)
• Skilled in Analysis, Configuration and Data Integration
• Configures and scheduled interfaces between UKG and other systems
• Work with business users to understand the requirement and create functional design
• Implement UKG Dimensions with needed configurations

Module Expertise:

Pay Rule Configuration & Support:
• Design and configure complex pay rules in UKG Pro WFM to support various labor agreements, compliance requirements, and organizational policies.
• Translate business requirements into functional pay rule logic.
• Support pay rule testing and validation, ensuring accurate payroll processing.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem resolution for pay calculation issues.
• Conduct pay rule audits to maintain compliance with evolving labor laws.

Accruals Management:
• Configure and maintain accrual policies (PTO, vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, etc.) in UKG Pro WFM.
• Support the design of accrual policies that meet business needs while staying compliant.
• Perform system testing and reconcile accrual balances during system changes, year-end, or audits.
• Monitor and report on accrual trends and anomalies.

Project & Process Support:
• Participate in new system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements related to pay rules and accruals.
• Work with cross-functional teams (HR, Payroll, Finance, IT) to ensure business needs are met.
• Document system configurations and processes for ongoing reference and compliance.
• Provide end-user training and support for timekeeping and accrual processes.

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