Director, UKG

KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility to find new areas of inspiration, then consider a career in Advisory.

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Director, UKG to join our Advisory Services practice. In this role, you will sell and deliver UKG transformations across one or more UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) products and modules, including UKG Pro, UKG Ready, and UKG Dimensions. You will also lead strategy, transformation, and innovation projects spanning multiple industries, with a focus on Workforce Management (WFM).

Responsibilities

• Own and lead client projects focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation, with particular attention to Workforce Management (WFM).
• Build strategic roadmaps and implement them, planning and facilitating strategic design sessions with executives and leadership.
• Develop high-quality work products (written briefings, status reports, issues/risks logs) using both qualitative and quantitative data for client presentations.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills through critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and rigor when analyzing complex issues and framing solutions.
• Conduct proposal development and new business activities, including go-to-market materials and new solution creation, leveraging client relationships.
• Deliver process improvement and transformation projects spanning all aspects of Workforce Management systems, specifically UKG.
• Work as part of a team to solve complex operational issues using technology-enabled solutions and advanced analytics.
• Participate in client projects focused on process improvement, optimization, and transformation for quality, operational, and financial gains.
• Conduct business requirements gathering, document review, data-driven insights, and process mapping.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum twelve years of recent, relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: Strategy and Transformation, Organization Design and Effectiveness, Target Operating Model Strategy, Competencies and Skills Development, Performance Management, Workforce Management & Planning, or Go-To-Market business development.
• Preferred ten years of experience in advisory services within a major consulting firm; Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; preferred concentrations include business administration, information technology, biology and life sciences, economics, finance, industrial engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Solid experience leading teams, managing projects, drafting status reports, tracing issues, monitoring resources, and workflow analysis and design.
• Progressive experience working on teams with exposure to managing projects, leading meetings, and handling clinical, quality, financial, IT, and operational projects.
• Experience handling, analyzing, and evaluating large data sets (e.g., Tableau, SQL, Excel, Access, Power BI) and Data Warehouse management, ideally with Workforce Management systems like UKG Dimensions.
• Proven expertise, including certifications, in one or more UKG products and modules:
  • UKG Pro: Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruitment, Talent Management, and Performance.
  • UKG Ready: Time and Attendance, Scheduling, Hiring, and HR.
  • UKG Dimensions: Advanced scheduling, workforce management, analytics, and mobile solutions.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday.

Pay

California Salary Range: $204,725 - $370,530. Salary ranges for other locations can be found here.