Project Manager – HRIS

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead the successful migration and implementation of an HRIS platform, with a focus on UKG. This role will be responsible for end-to-end project planning, stakeholder management, and execution of the system migration, ensuring minimal disruption to HR operations and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of the HRIS migration project from legacy systems to UKG, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendor teams to gather requirements and ensure successful configuration and deployment of the system.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, ensuring milestones are met on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate data migration activities, including data mapping, cleansing, testing, and validation.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), training sessions, and go-live support.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders, escalating challenges as needed.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and internal audit requirements throughout the implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally with large-scale HRIS implementation or migration projects.
• Hands-on experience with UKG (UltiPro) or similar platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Ceridian Dayforce).
• Strong understanding of HR business processes: Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Talent modules.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.
• PMP or Agile certification is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.