UKG HCM Integrations Specialist - Contractor - Remote (USA)

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About The Position

We're seeking an experienced UKG HCM Integrations Specialist Contractor to design, build, and maintain integrations between UKG Pro HCM (HR Core, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management) and the third-party systems our clients rely on. This role ensures clean, secure, and reliable data flow across the HCM ecosystem - connecting UKG to payroll providers, benefits carriers, ATS platforms, financial systems, and more - while partnering closely with client stakeholders to keep every integration aligned to real business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, HR Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
3+ years of experience in HRIS integration, preferably with UKG Pro HCM or a comparable HCM platform
Proficiency in API development, XML, JSON, and middleware tools (Boomi, Workato, or similar)
Experience with SQL queries and data mapping across HR, payroll, and benefits data sets
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot integration issues independently
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

UKG Pro certification or hands-on experience optimizing UKG HCM modules
Experience with workforce analytics and business intelligence reporting
Working knowledge of compliance regulations related to payroll, benefits administration, and employee data privacy
Prior experience supporting integrations in a client-facing or consulting environment

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy integrations between UKG Pro HCM and third-party HR, payroll, benefits, and financial systems
Develop APIs, connectors, and automation scripts for real-time and batch data synchronization (including carrier feeds, payroll interfaces, and ATS/onboarding data exchanges)
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across every integration point in the HCM data flow
Analyze business requirements to configure UKG HCM modules - HR Core, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Onboarding - for accurate, efficient data exchange
Troubleshoot integration errors and recommend best practices for data mapping and system communication
Implement role-based access and security controls to protect employee data across connected systems
Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and external vendors to keep systems working together seamlessly
Lead integration workstreams within larger UKG projects - upgrades, migrations, and new module rollouts
Document integration architecture and train end-users on how the connected systems function
Conduct data integrity audits and ensure integrations comply with labor, payroll, and data privacy regulations
Monitor integration performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize workflows
Stay current on UKG Pro HCM updates and proactively recommend integration enhancements