Position Summary 

The Senior UKG Ready Payroll & Time & Labor (TLM) Implementation and Support Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of UKG Ready Payroll and TLM modules. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME), partnering with internal stakeholders and clients to design compliant, scalable payroll and workforce management solutions while ensuring operational excellence, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. 

Key Responsibilities – UKG Ready Implementation 

- Lead full-cycle UKG Ready Payroll and TLM implementations 

- Configure payroll rules, earnings, deductions, taxes, accruals, and retro pay 

- Design and implement timekeeping rules, overtime logic, schedules, and shift differentials 

- Integrate UKG Ready with benefits, GL systems, time clocks, and vendors 

Payroll & TLM Support 

- Provide Tier II/III payroll and timekeeping support 

- Resolve payroll discrepancies and tax variances 

- Support year-end, quarter-end, audits, and reconciliations 

Compliance & Risk Management 

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations 

- Apply FLSA, ACA, and wage/hour laws within system configurations 

- Assist with audits and documentation 

Required Skills & Experience 

- Advanced UKG Ready Payroll and TLM configuration experience 

- Strong payroll, tax, and wage/hour compliance knowledge 

- 5+ years payroll systems experience; 3+ years UKG Ready preferred 

Preferred Qualifications 

- UKG Ready certifications 

- CPP or FPC certification 

- Consulting or payroll services experience