We Are: We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. 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. 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. 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. 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 About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at
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