UKG Implementation Lead - Transform HR Operations with Robert Half

Join Robert Half as a UKG Implementation Lead in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, and take charge of cutting-edge UKG Ready Pro implementations. This contract position offers a unique opportunity for seasoned professionals to lead functional, business-focused transformations in HR and accounting. If you thrive on configuring complex modules like ACA compliance, performance management, and recruitment systems, this role is your next career milestone.

About the Role

As the Lead UKG Ready Pro Implementation Consultant, you'll drive end-to-end implementations for a prominent client in the Pittsburgh area. This is strictly a functional, business-oriented role—not technical IT support. Expect a hybrid onsite model that balances collaboration with flexibility. With Robert Half's backing, you'll partner with HR, payroll, benefits, and accounting leaders to deliver seamless UKG Ready Pro solutions that drive operational excellence and employee satisfaction.

Pittsburgh, known as the Steel City turned tech hub, provides an ideal backdrop for this engagement. Leverage your expertise to help organizations navigate compliance challenges like the Affordable Care Act while optimizing talent acquisition and performance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Your leadership will be pivotal across the implementation lifecycle:

• Lead Functional Consulting: Spearhead UKG Ready Pro projects as the primary expert.
• Module Mastery: Handle setup, configuration, and deployment of critical modules including Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting, Performance Management workflows, and Recruitment tools.
• Requirements & Discovery: Conduct in-depth sessions to capture business needs and translate them into precise system setups.
• Testing & Go-Live: Orchestrate user acceptance testing, validation phases, and smooth transitions to production.
• Best Practices & Adoption: Share proven strategies from real-world implementations and champion change management for maximum user buy-in.

Collaborate cross-functionally to align HR processes with accounting precision, ensuring compliance and efficiency in every deployment.

Required Qualifications

To excel, you need:

• 5+ years of hands-on UKG Ready Pro implementation leadership.
• Deep functional knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits, and accounting integrations.
• Proven track record with ACA configurations, performance modules, and recruitment systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and requirement-gathering skills.
• Experience in change management, training, and adoption strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• Ability to work hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA.

Robert Half prioritizes candidates who blend technical UKG proficiency with business acumen, ensuring implementations deliver measurable ROI.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half is a global leader in professional services, connecting top talent with transformative opportunities. This contract role offers competitive pay (estimated $70,000-$95,000 annualized equivalent), hybrid flexibility, and exposure to innovative HR tech. Build your network in Pittsburgh's growing business scene while advancing your UKG expertise.

Keywords: UKG Ready Pro jobs Pittsburgh, HR implementation consultant, ACA compliance specialist, performance management expert, recruitment system configuration. Apply now to lead the future of workforce management!