Staff Engineer, UKG Timekeeping - Implementation

Staff Engineer- UKG Timekeeping - Implementation

We're Nagarro.

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale - across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (17700+ experts across 39 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We're looking for great new colleagues. That's where you come in.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Total Experience 6+ years
• Strong experience in UKG implementation projects with at least 2-3 full lifecycle implementations
• UKG Certification in Timekeeping / Workforce Management (Mandatory)
• Strong expertise in UKG Ready / UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping, Time & Attendance processes and Workforce Management solutions
• Strong functional understanding of Timekeeping, Accruals, Scheduling, Leave & Absence Management, Core/Employee Setup, UKG Payroll, Benefits Administration, Reporting & Analytics, Integrations
• Experience in Pay rule and work rule configuration, Attendance and labor compliance setup and Payroll integration and downstream data flows
• Hands-on experience with Payroll systems such as UKG Payroll and ADP, HRIS platforms such as Workday and SAP SuccessFactors
• Good understanding of API-based integrations, Middleware tools such as Boomi and SFTP, flat-file integrations and Data migration, validation, and reconciliation
• Experience in client-facing implementations and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of labor laws, workforce compliance, and audit requirements
• Experience in Manufacturing, Retail, or Healthcare industries preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience is a plus
• Exposure to UKG Pro and Payroll systems preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead end-to-end solution design and implementation for UKG Timekeeping (UKG Ready / UKG Pro WFM)

Translate business requirements into scalable and compliant workforce management solutions

Provide best-practice guidance on Timekeeping, Scheduling, Labor compliance, Attendance policies

Lead full lifecycle implementation activities including Discovery and requirements gathering, Solution design and configuration, SIT/UAT testing, deployment and hypercare support

Review and approve Pay rules, Work rules, Accrual configurations, Attendance policies and compliance configurations

Conduct workshops with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders

Act as the primary functional lead for client engagements

Manage project timelines, risks, escalations, and stakeholder expectations

Oversee integrations with Payroll, HRIS, and third-party systems

Collaborate with technical teams on API integrations, Middleware solutions and SFTP/file-based integrations

Support data migration, validation, reconciliation, and go-live readiness activities

Ensure compliance with labor laws, organizational policies, and audit standards

Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Prepare and maintain high-quality configuration documents, design artifacts, and governance documentation

Ensure successful go-live with minimal defects and strong stakeholder satisfaction

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.