UKG Ready Payroll Consultant

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work . We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. We are seeking an experienced Solution Consultant – Payroll & Payroll Services (UKG Ready) to join our Ready Launch Services Team. This fully remote role is responsible for leading clients of varying sizes and complexities through successful UKG Ready implementations, ensuring a seamless transition to post-launch support. As a Step-Up Consultant, you will guide clients through the full implementation lifecycle—including requirements gathering, process design, system configuration, testing, and go-live activities. While this is primarily a functional consulting position, familiarity with technical implementation elements such as data imports/exports, system integrations, and report writing is highly valued. Ideal candidates will bring a combination of strong analytical abilities, exceptional customer service skills, and a passion for delivering effective payroll solutions that drive client success. Job Responsibilities Deliver Payroll implementation services using UKG Ready. Collaborate with project managers and client teams to understand project goals and recommend tailored system configurations. Analyze client business needs and recommend optimal UKG Ready setup in coordination with the Project Manager. Guide clients through the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of UKG Ready functionalities. Document system configurations and provide clear communication of recommendations to clients. Manage multiple concurrent implementations and go-live transitions. Prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and monitor progress to ensure successful project delivery. Support clients during the handover to long-term vendor support. Lead consulting sessions—both virtual and on-site—to train and guide client teams. Participate in project meetings and provide timely updates on project milestones and deliverables. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and certifications for UKG Ready and related modules. Provide mentorship and support to other consultants within the team. Meet or exceed company utilization targets. Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership. Requirements UKG Ready Core Payroll certification preferred; however, we are open to considering strong candidates who are willing to obtain certification. Minimum 1 year of experience in UKG Ready implementation or activation. Background in consulting or professional services. Ability to multitask under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively. Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 and common project management and video conferencing tools. Highly dependable with a proactive, self-directed work ethic. Strong commitment to professional standards and quality outcomes. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Team-oriented with a client-focused mindset. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience in a team or project leadership role. Experience as a UKG Ready system administrator or with additional UKG Ready certifications. HR or Payroll experience, preferably with industry certifications. 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