Payroll Systems Technology Manager (UKG)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for payroll and timekeeping products, ensuring alignment with business priorities, market trends, and emerging technologies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers through coaching, performance reviews, hiring, and ongoing professional development.
• Develop and execute a clear product roadmap, from vision and research through delivery, aligned with organizational strategy and business partner needs.
• Maintain deep knowledge of payroll and timekeeping technologies, industry trends, and future state needs.
• Lead the enhancement, adoption, and lifecycle management of existing and future solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to define product features, enhancements, and priorities.
• Manage products from introduction through end-of-life, including upgrades and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain business cases and supporting documentation.
• Produce high-quality product documentation, including PRDs, UAT plans, and training materials.
• Coordinate product delivery activities such as design reviews, testing, and product launches.
• Manage and follow up on client and business partner requests.
• Serve as a steward of McKinstry’s payroll and timekeeping technology ecosystem.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in payroll product management (UKG preferred) or a related field; prior people leadership strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of people leadership/direct management experience required.
• Strong foundation in modern product management methodologies, including Agile.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to present to executive stakeholders.
• Proven experience delivering product features grounded in user research and validation.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communicator.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing, cross-functional teams and grow talent.

PeopleFirst Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with low or zero deductible options and low out-of-pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $123,570 - $190,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.