You Are:

An experienced UKG Payroll Lead with a strong track record of delivery, a passion for continuous learning, and a drive to grow and scale our Technology & Operations (T&O) UKG business. You bring deep functional expertise, leadership capability, and a proactive mindset to support both clients and internal teams.

The Work:

As a UKG Payroll Lead, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to help clients fully realize the value of their workforce management investment. You will play a key role in guiding payroll operations, improving processes, and ensuring governance and compliance across client environments.

Your responsibilities will include

• Implement the UKG Ready solution, with a focus on Payroll.
• Lead or support discovery sessions to gather client requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• Migrate and validate timekeeping data during implementations.
• Deliver end-user training and provide guidance on timekeeping processes and system usage.
• Collaborate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Align with project timelines, risks, and milestones (without direct project management responsibilities).

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's what you need...

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with UKG Ready, including Payroll and Kronos Payroll Services
• Minimum of 3 years of advanced experience in U.S. payroll compliance, including state-specific regulations and best practices
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 7/11/2026

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $70,350 to $196,000

Cleveland $59,100 to $156,800

Colorado $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois $59,100 to $169,300

Maryland $63,800 to $169,300

Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300

New York $66,300 to $196,000

New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000

Washington $80,200 to $180,30