UKG Ready HR Lead

Accenture • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global collective of innovators, applying “the New” every day to improve the way the world works and lives. “New” is not simply staying ahead of the curve—it’s redefining it. We operate at the intersection of the impossible and the transformative, turning bold ideas into meaningful outcomes where they matter most. Join us to help clients unlock hidden value and deliver innovative, impactful solutions. With access to cutting-edge tools, continuous learning opportunities, and a global network of diverse talent, we drive success through a modern business architecture that challenges conventional practices. Our expertise spans more than 40 industries across 120+ countries, impacting millions of lives every day. You Are: An experienced UKG HR Lead with a strong track record of delivery, a passion for continuous learning, and a drive to grow and scale our Technology & Operations (T&O) UKG business. You bring deep functional expertise, leadership capability, and a proactive mindset to support both clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with UKG Ready HR Core and Value Add Modules (Performance, Compensation, Benefits, People Analytics, ACA, and Learning)
• Minimum of 3 years of advanced experience in U.S. HR compliance, including federal regulations and best practices
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Nice To Haves

• Team lead experience
• Experience working with offshore teammates
• UKG Ready Certifications
• Led customer escalations

Responsibilities

• Support and enable team members to deliver high-quality solutions
• Lead the rollout of new processes and identify opportunities to improve existing workflows
• Conduct audits to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Maintain governance standards and facilitate administrative oversight
• Analyze complex data sets and present insights in a clear, compelling manner to stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement by developing new processes, methodologies, and tools based on practical experience and best practices
• Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to consulting teams
• Lead escalation governance meetings and ensure all reporting and compliance requirements are met

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level