HRIS Integration Lead

PEPL•Sarasota, FL

18d•Remote

About The Position

PEPL has been engaged to place a HRIS Integration Lead for a growing client in the technology industry located in Sarasota, Florida. This is a fully remote role. The HRIS Integration Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integrations across their diverse HCM technology ecosystem. This role will lead integration strategy and execution for UKG Pro and manage connections between multiple HCM platforms (Workday, HiBob, etc.) and third-party vendors across their 30+ operating companies. The Integration Lead will manage one direct report and serve as the technical expert for all HRIS integration activities.

Requirements

5+ years of HRIS integration experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior capacity
Deep expertise in UKG Pro integration capabilities (Integration Hub, SFTP, APIs, UDE rules, interface builds)
Proven experience integrating multiple HCM platforms (Workday, HiBob, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar)
Strong technical proficiency in: API integration (REST, SOAP) SFTP file transfers and data mapping XML, JSON, and CSV file formats Integration middleware platforms
Experience managing one-to-many integration scenarios (e.g., one system connecting to multiple vendor instances)
Project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent integration initiatives
Experience in complex, multi-entity organizational structures

Nice To Haves

UKG Pro certification or advanced training
Experience with M&A HRIS integration activities
Knowledge of ATS systems (Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS) and their integration patterns
Experience with decentralized holding company structures
Familiarity with HR data security, compliance, and governance requirements
Background in change management and stakeholder communication
Technical Competencies Integration architecture and design patterns Data mapping and transformation logic Error handling and monitoring frameworks Version control and documentation practices SQL and database concepts Understanding of HR data structures and workflows

Responsibilities

Integration Architecture & Strategy Build and maintain integrations between HCM systems and multiple unique vendor environments (e.g., connecting one HCM to multiple Greenhouse instances across different OpCos)
Design and implement integration solutions for UKG Pro, serving as the primary technical expert for UKG's integration capabilities (Integration Hub, SFTP, APIs, UDE rules)
Develop and maintain integration architecture for bi-directional data flows between disparate HCM systems (e.g., Workday ↔ UKG, HiBob ↔ UKG)
Create scalable integration frameworks that support their decentralized operating company structure
Experience building centralized data repositories across multiple source systems
Cross-HCM Data Strategy Design data consolidation approaches across multiple HCM platforms
Develop reporting solutions that span multiple source systems
Technical Delivery & Configuration Document integration specifications, data mapping, and technical processes
Configure UKG Pro to optimize integration capabilities and support expanding connectivity needs
Build and maintain SFTP connections, API integrations, and custom interfaces
Develop UDE (User-Defined Event) rules and Integration Hub workflows
Troubleshoot integration failures and implement monitoring solutions
Proactive problem identification and solution development
M&A Integration Support Lead HRIS integration activities for bolt-on acquisitions, including system assessments and migration planning
Integrate acquired companies' HCM systems into existing infrastructure or establish new connection points
Coordinate with OpCo stakeholders to understand unique integration requirements
Vendor & Stakeholder Management Collaborate with HRIS Analysts to ensure data integrity across integrated systems
Manage relationships with integration vendors and technical contacts
Coordinate with multiple operating companies to understand their unique vendor ecosystems
Partner with OpCo HR and IT teams to implement and support company-specific integrations
Translating technical concepts for non-technical HR stakeholders
Facilitating requirements gathering across diverse business units
Team Leadership Provide technical guidance and mentorship to one direct report
Develop team capabilities in integration technologies and methodologies
Manage integration project timelines and deliverables