HRIS Optimization Consultant (UKG Pro)
Hybrid 1-2 times a week
Naperville, IL 60563- Must be local.
2-3 MONTH contract
The HRIS Optimization Consultant is responsible for evaluating, optimizing, and automating HR processes within UKG Pro to improve efficiency, data integrity, compliance, and user experience across the employee lifecycle. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, Talent, Benefits, and IT stakeholders to redesign workflows, reduce manual processes, and ensure the system is configured to support current and future business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct end-to-end reviews of HRIS processes including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, reporting, benefits, leave, and supplemental compensation.
- Audit current workflows, system configurations, security roles, integrations, and reporting structures.
- Perform gap analyses against business requirements and UKG best practices.
- Design future-state processes and configuration roadmaps that prioritize automation, compliance, and scalability.
- Lead optimization and rollout of UKG modules including Recruiting, Talk, Voice, Performance, HR Help/People Assist, Benefits Hub, and Leave Management.
- Replace manual and paper-based processes with automated UKG workflows and forms.
- Standardize reporting, dashboards, and KPIs; reduce custom and ad hoc reporting through self-service analytics.
- Review and troubleshoot system integrations (e.g., Fidelity file feeds).
- Develop implementation plans, documentation, SOPs, and training materials for administrators and end users.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure governance, adoption, and ongoing system sustainability.
Outcomes:
- Streamlined HR operations with reduced manual effort and errors
- Improved reporting accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Enhanced employee, manager, and HR user experience
- Scalable, well-governed HRIS environment aligned to business priorities
Engagement Characteristics:
- Contract / project-based role
- Hands-on UKG Pro optimization
- Outcome-driven with defined milestones
Qualifications
Responsibilities and Experience Required:
8-15+ years' experience working with and implementing UKG products, with specific UKG Pro a necessity
Why is This a Great Opportunity
The Client wants to bring in an external UKG expert to review how they've set up and are using the system in all areas of HR and Human Capital Management (Recruiting and processes, Benefits, Compensation, Training, Onboarding and Offboarding, Leave and Disability, etc.) This will help fix gaps, reduce risk, maintain consistencies, automate all entries for all users, and make sure they're getting the full value from what they're already paying for.
The Contractor will help streamline and automate key HR processes - like recruiting, leave tracking, performance approvals, reporting, and open enrollment - so they will reduce errors, save time, and create more consistent experiences for employees and managers. They won't just get ideas - they'll get a prioritized roadmap with clear next steps. The outcome is better data, stronger compliance, improved employee experience, and a more efficient HR operation that can scale with the business.
Ayush Sharma Sr. US Technical Recruiter
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