UKG Ready Specialist (HRIS)

TL;DR

UKG Ready Specialist (HRIS): Assessing, optimizing, and managing the UKG Ready system for a high-growth tech company with an accent on data integrity, workflow automation, and system configuration. Focus on auditing historical data, building robust reporting dashboards, and ensuring seamless integration across payroll, benefits, and finance systems.

Location: Must be based in the US

Compensation: $50/hour

Company

hirify.global is a leading identity trust platform for the AI era, securing high-risk customer interactions for major banks, insurers, and healthcare providers.

What you will do

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of the current UKG Ready implementation and document a priority optimization roadmap.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for system configuration, workflow builds, and ongoing module optimization.
• Design and implement automated workflows to reduce manual data entry and improve data accuracy across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage technical connectivity and integrations between UKG Ready and downstream systems like payroll, benefits, and finance.
• Build and maintain HR dashboards and reporting to support headcount, compensation, and compliance needs.
• Document all configuration decisions and provide knowledge transfer to ensure long-term operational continuity.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on UKG Ready ownership, including system administration, workflow configuration, and integration management.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and optimizing underperforming or under-configured UKG Ready instances.
• Strong data integrity mindset with experience auditing HR data and implementing quality controls.
• Proven ability to explain complex system configurations to non-technical stakeholders and provide effective training.
• Must be authorized to work in the US and capable of managing US-specific compliance requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience conducting formal HRIS platform evaluations or supporting HRIS migrations.
• Familiarity with multi-state US compliance requirements (I-9, EEO-1, state-specific leave laws).
• Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to own a critical system and drive meaningful process improvements with full leadership support.
• Collaborative environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and high-ownership work.
• Engagement with a company recognized for innovation and influence in the software industry.