Senior HRIS Specilaist -UKG Ready

Brief Description

We are looking to attract experienced Senior HRIS Specialists based in the Reading, UK who bring not only strong implementation knowledge, but also hands-on experience with the UKG Ready system. This is an ideal opportunity for an HRIS professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to take ownership of UKG Ready configuration in a global organization.

This is a highly hands-on role. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for:

• Performing system configuration and administration within UKG Ready
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to system configurations
• Presenting system changes and updates to managers and stakeholders
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including those with limited system knowledge, to ensure effective adoption and usage
• Acting as a bridge between business users and technical teams, ensuring the system is set up to meet operational needs
  
  

Role

This individual will work in close partnership with a dedicated technical resource based in Pune, who provides technical support for the UKG Ready platform. While that role focuses on technical backend support, this position will primarily focus on:

• Supporting line-of-business stakeholders onsite
• Working with external UKG support teams
• Driving execution of system-related initiatives within the business
  
  

We want to clearly communicate to candidates that this is not a purely strategic or advisory role, it requires someone who is comfortable working directly within the system, configuring workflows, and supporting day-to-day operations.

System Administration & Configuration

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for UKG Ready.
• Configure and maintain organisational structures, workflows, business rules, approval paths, notifications and automation.
• Recruitment
• HR Core: Onboarding & Offboarding
• Forms supporting: Transfers, Promotions & Others
• Payroll
• Learning
• Maintain system configuration documentation and change records.
• Ensure configuration aligns with business processes and compliance requirements.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate manual HR and people processes.
• Recommend enhancements that improve efficiency, user experience and data quality.
• Evaluate new UKG functionality and advise on adoption opportunities.
  
  

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain standard and ad-hoc reports, dashboards and workforce analytics.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of workforce data.
• Conduct regular system and data audits to identify areas for improvement.
  
  

User Support & Training

• Act as the primary escalation point for UKG Ready system queries.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolutions with UKG support where required.
• Provide guidance and support to HR, Payroll, Recruitment and management users.
• Create and maintain user guides, training materials and process documentation.
• Deliver training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to system users.
  
  

System Testing & Change Management

• Support system upgrades, releases and enhancement activities.
• Perform configuration testing, user acceptance testing and regression testing.
• Ensure all system changes are thoroughly documented and communicated.
• Support project activities relating to HR systems transformation and process improvement.
  
  

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Maintain role-based access controls and security structures.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy requirements, including GDPR and relevant employment legislation.
  
  

Integrations & Data Management

• Support integrations between UKG Ready and other business systems.
• Assist with data imports, exports and migration activities.
  
  

Requirements

What will you do?

• Strong understanding of HRIS platforms and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience configuring workflows, approvals, security roles and business rules.
• Advanced reporting and data analysis skills.
• Experience supporting HR, Payroll and Recruitment functions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience supporting system upgrades and testing activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience within a multinational or global organisation.
• Knowledge of UK and/or US employment practices.
• Experience supporting Learning Management or Performance Management modules.
• Experience with HR system implementations or major enhancement projects.
• Knowledge of API integrations, data migration or systems interfacing.
• Experience working with UKG Ready Recruit, Onboarding and Time modules.