Ascend, Inc. ยท 3 weeks ago
Solution Consultant (UKG Ready - HR & Benefits)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAscend, Inc. is one of the largest exclusive, premier UKG partners in North America, specializing in comprehensive UKG implementation services. The Solution Consultant will guide clients through the launch of UKG Ready, providing implementation services and managing multiple projects while ensuring effective communication and transition to post-go-live services.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Provides UKG Ready HR & Benefits implementation services to client
Works closely with project managers and client project teams to understand details of project objectives to create system design and/or recommendation
Work with Project Manager to analyze client business needs to determine optimal UKG Ready configuration
Consults with clients to design, build, test, and deploy UKG Ready functional component
Builds and delivers the documentation necessary to effectively communicate configuration requirements and recommendations to customer
Manages multiple implementations and transition go-live projects for various clients simultaneously
Sets priorities, develops work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks daily activities
Effectively assists with the transition of client to ongoing vendor support
Conducts consulting sessions (on the phone and in-person) while teaching or demonstrating new skills and/or tasks to client audience
Attends internal and requested external client project meetings to provide accurate status and progress of activities and deliverables
Achieves and maintains thorough knowledge of UKG Ready and other product modules with required certification
Provides guidance and mentoring to other consultants in areas of UKG Ready expertise
Achieves company utilization target
Other duties as directed by Leadership
Qualification
Required
UKG Ready Core HR certification
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of UKG Ready activation/launch or implementation experience
Previous experience in professional services or consulting organization
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Successfully manage conflicting project priorities
Flexible, dependable, and capable of operating at a high rate of delivery with minimal direction
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
Strong work ethic, and sense of pride in work efforts and deliverables
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
Act as a trusted advisor to the customer
Preferred
3+ years' experience as a team or project lead
Proficient with the use of standard technology including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), project management tools, video conferencing, and other online meeting software
Experience with UKG Ready as system administrator
Other UKG Ready certifications
HR or payroll practitioner with industry or professional certification
Business analyst and/or project management professional experience highly desired
Benefits
Competitive industry compensation
Achievable monthly bonus plans and sales commission opportunities
100% employer-paid health benefits
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Open PTO (mandatory two-week minimum)
Professional development reimbursement
100% paid UKG certification training
Company-provided laptop, mobile phone, and equipment
Company
Ascend, Inc.
Ascend, Inc.
51-200 employees
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