Staff Engineer, UKG Timekeeping - Implementation

Company Description 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. Job Description 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 Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.