Integration Engineer

Job Title:

UKG Integration Specialist (Contract)

Contract Length:

3-6 Month Engagement

Location:

Remote (U.S.-Based)

Hours:

40 Hours per Week

Start Date:

ASAP

Client Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced UKG Integration Specialist to support ongoing workforce management and HCM integration initiatives. This consultant will partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and third-party vendors to design, build, troubleshoot, and optimize integrations between UKG and downstream enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in UKG platforms and a proven track record delivering integrations in complex enterprise environments.

Job Description:

The UKG Integration Specialist will lead the development, configuration, testing, and support of interfaces between UKG and connected systems including payroll, benefits, ERP, identity management, and other HR technologies. This individual will act as the subject matter expert for integration architecture and data flows, ensuring reliable and secure transmission of workforce data across the organization.

Responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, designing integration solutions, troubleshooting interface issues, coordinating testing efforts, and supporting go-live activities. The consultant will work closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, optimize existing integrations, and implement new interfaces as business needs evolve.

Skill Set Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience supporting and configuring UKG (Pro, Dimensions, Workforce Central, or related platforms)
• Strong experience building and maintaining UKG integrations
• Hands-on experience with:
• API integrations (REST/SOAP)
• SFTP file transfers
• Data mapping and transformation
• Middleware/integration tools
• Ability to troubleshoot inbound and outbound interface issues
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Strong understanding of HR, Payroll, Timekeeping, and Workforce Management data structures
• Experience leading integration testing, validation, and deployment activities
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves:

• UKG Pro Workforce Management (WFM) experience
• UKG Boomi Integration experience
• Experience integrating UKG with:
• Workday
• Oracle
• SAP
• Active Directory/Azure AD
• Benefits administration platforms
• Healthcare industry experience
• Prior participation in UKG implementation or optimization projects
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices

Education/Certification(s)/License(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), or related field preferred
• UKG certifications highly preferred
• Relevant integration, middleware, or cloud certifications are a plus

Deliverables:

• Assess and document current-state UKG integrations
• Design and implement new integration workflows as required
• Resolve integration defects and data transmission issues
• Complete end-to-end testing and validation of interfaces
• Provide knowledge transfer and technical documentation
• Support project go-live and post-production stabilization activities
• Deliver recommendations for long-term integration optimization and support processes