UKG Developer

[Industry: Non-profit Organizations | Type: Contract | Level: Mid-Senior level] Job SummaryRelay Resources is seeking a Senior UKG Platform Engineer / HRIS Technical Lead to support and evolve the organization’s UKG Ready and UKG Pro environments as part of a broader enterprise transformation program.This role combines HRIS platform ownership, hands-on system configuration, environment management, and enterprise integration support. The ideal candidate has deep experience working directly within UKG Ready and/or UKG Pro platforms, including configuring payroll and workforce components, managing environments, and ensuring the integrity of HR and payroll data.This position will work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Integration teams to ensure the UKG platform supports operational processes and integrates effectively with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms.Essential FunctionsUKG Platform Configuration & HRIS AdministrationConfigure and maintain UKG Ready and UKG Pro system components including:Earnings codesLabor distributionsOrganizational hierarchiesPayroll structuresBenefits configurationsWorkforce management settingsPartner with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure system configuration supports operational and compliance requirements.Maintain documentation of system configuration, data definitions, and configuration standards.Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of HR and payroll data across the platform.Environment & Release ManagementManage UKG system environments including sandbox, testing, and production instances.Coordinate promotion of tested configuration and development changes from sandbox environments into production.Establish governance around configuration management, release approvals, and system change documentation.Support testing cycles including system testing, UAT coordination, and production validation.HRIS & Payroll System SupportSupport HRIS and Payroll teams in configuring:Payroll structuresEarning codesTax configurationsAccrual rulesLabor distribution logicWorkforce management dataTroubleshoot payroll and HR data issues impacting downstream systems.Ensure compliance with payroll processing and HR data standards.UKG Integrations & Enterprise Data EcosystemDesign, build, and maintain integrations between UKG and enterprise systems including ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms.Support integration patterns including:API integrationsFile-based integrations (SFTP)Batch data exchangesWork wi...