UKG Pro Configuration Manager (Lead)

Relay Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture and believes each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply. Relay Core Competencies Focus on Strengths Prioritize Informed Action Communicate Clearly Champion Disability Inclusion Build Supportive Relationships JOB SUMMARY Relay Resources is seeking a senior UKG Pro Configuration Manager (Lead) to own the design, configuration, and stand-up of UKG Pro as part of a broader ERP and Data Ecosystem transformation. This role is responsible for establishing a clean, secure, and scalable UKG Pro environment, leading configuration decisions, and guiding the migration from UKG Ready to UKG Pro. This is a hands-on leadership role, not an administrative position. The ideal candidate has deep experience configuring UKG Pro in complex environments and understands how HR data, security, and integrations must work together to support compliance, auditability, and enterprise reporting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS UKG Pro Configuration & Design (Primary Ownership) Lead the stand-up and configuration of UKG Pro Design and configure: o Core HR modules o Security roles, permissions, and access controls o Workflows and approvals Establish the target-state configuration, avoiding carryover of UKG Ready limitations Own configuration standards and design decisions Data Migration (Ready ? Pro) Lead configuration-level decisions for data migration from UKG Ready to UKG Pro Define what data migrates, how it maps, and how it is validated Partner with technical resources to execute migration activities Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness Governance, Security & Controls Implement strong role-based access and segregation of duties Ensure UKG Pro configuration aligns with data protection and compliance requirements Support audit and reporting needs related to HR data Document configuration decisions and system setup Integration & Ecosystem Alignment Partner with: o UKG Developer (integration execution) o Data Ecosystem Architect (enterprise data alignment) o Process Engineer (documentation of newly designed processes) o Project and Program Managers (delivery and sequencing) Ensure UKG Pro configuration supports downstream integrations (e.g., ERP, reporting) Provide design guidance for UKG-related integrations Stakeholder Collaboration Work with HR and business stakeholders to translate requirements into clean system configuration Use the existing UKG administrator as a source of business context, not system design Act as the final authority on UKG Pro configuration decision MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years of UKG experience, with significant UKG Pro configuration leadership Proven experience leading UKG Ready ? UKG Pro migrations Deep understanding of HR data models, security, and access control Hands-on experience configuring UKG Pro in production environments Ability to operate independently and make high-impact design decisions PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience supporting HR systems within a broader ERP or data ecosystem Experience working in time-compressed implementations Familiarity with audit, compliance, and data-privacy requirements Strong documentation and knowledge-transfer discipline What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months) UKG Pro is fully stood up with clean, secure configuration Migration from UKG Ready is completed with validated data Security roles and permissions are correct and auditable UKG Pro is ready for integrations and enterprise reporting Relay has clear ownership and documentation for ongoing operations SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY Performs duties independently and in collaboration with direct reports and the department director.