Implementation Specialist

Job Title: UKG Ready Implementation SpecialistLocation: Pune (Hybrid Model)Employment Type: ContractualReports To: Head of People &Culture, APACWhois Zywave?“Zywave empowers insurers and brokers to drive profitable growth and thrive in today’s escalating risk landscape. Only Zywave delivers a powerful Performance Multiplier, bringing together transformative, ecosystem-wide capabilities to amplify impact across data, processes, people, and customer experiences. More than 15,000 insurers, MGAs, agencies, and brokerages trust Zywave to sharpen risk assessment, strengthen client relationships, and enhance operations.Additional information can be found at .”Role OverviewWe are looking for a UKG Implementation Specialist to lead the ongoing configuration, optimization, and expansion of UKG Ready modules, with a strong emphasis on Time & Attendance, Core HRIS, and Payroll-related processes, including reimbursements. While the system is already live, this role is critical in maximizing the full functionality of existing modules, activating underutilized features, and ensuring UKG effectively supports end-to-end employee lifecycle management. The specialist will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to maintain strong data integrity, ensure accurate and compliant system setup, and drive continuous improvement across the UKG ecosystem.”Key ResponsibilitiesUKG Ready Implementation & COE EnablementLead end-to-end UKG Ready implementation and optimization, covering requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, go-live, stabilization, and continuous improvement.Act as a UKG Ready COE lead, establishing scalable, standardized, and automated system frameworks aligned to global and regional needs.Partner with HR, Payroll ,IT, and regional stakeholders to translatebusiness requirements into efficient, compliant, and future-ready system configurations.Core HR & Employee Lifecycle ManagementConfigure and streamline Core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, job changes, compensation updates, confirmations, and exits.Design and automate region-specific confirmation and probation workflows, aligned with local policies and approval hierarchies.Establish role-based security, permissions, and data access controls aligned with COE governance and compliance requirements.Digitize HR policies and workflows (leave, attendance, confirmation, PMS, reimbursements, exits) to ensure system-driven execution and auditreadiness.Time, Attendance & Leave AutomationDesign and configure Time & Attendance frameworks, including attendance rules, shifts, calendars, leave structures, accruals, and exceptions.Streamline attendance and leave processes through automation, self- service enablement, and standardized approvals.Ensure accurate integration of attendance and leave data with payroll processing.Learning & Capability Enablement (UKG Ready Learning)Configure, streamline, and manage UKG Ready Learning to support onboarding, compliance, and continuous capability development.Design and automate learning assignments and curricula based on employee lifecycle stages (new joiners, role changes, confirmations, performance outcomes).Enable mandatory and compliance training workflows, includingautomated enrollments, tracking, reminders, and completion reporting.Integrate learning data with Core HR and Performance Management,ensuring visibility into skill development and readiness.Build and maintain learningdashboards and analytics, covering participation, completion rates, and effectiveness insights.Drive adoption of self-service learning through intuitive access, standardized catalogs ,and governance alignedto the COE model.Partner with HR and business stakeholders to continuously optimize learning configurations in line with organizational priorities.Payroll & Reimbursements EnablementConfigure and optimize Payroll structures, including earnings,deductions, reimbursements, proration logic, and statutory compliance.Support payroll parallel runs, validation, reconciliation, and accuracy checks to ensure smooth payroll operations.Enable seamless integration between payroll, attendance, reimbursements, and finance systems.Performance Management & Continuous Feedback/ Own the end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) setup within UKG Ready, including:Goal-setting frameworksAnnual, bi-annual, and quarterly review cyclesRating scales, calibration logic, and approval workflows.Enable quarterly check-ins and continuous feedback mechanisms to support performance, development, and engagement.Ensure performance workflows are consistent, automated, and scalable across regions./ Help streamline our UKG Ready review profile for the company, including:Ensure visibility of competencies and goals are set up appropriately between managers and their direct reports during review cycles.Workflows for the review profile can support a self-review to manager review philosophy.Ensure performance workflows are consistent, automated, and scalable across regions.Optimize how the system’s review profile pulls in goals to the quarterly review cycle.How to mass assign new review profiles and trigger quarterly reviews.Termination, Exit & Full & Final ProcessingDesign and automate end-to-end termination and exit workflows, covering voluntary and involuntary separations.Configure region-specific notice periods,exit policies, approvals, and role-based access.Enable structured exit processesincluding checklists, asset recovery, final payroll inputs, leave encashment, andreimbursements.Support exit reporting and analytics for attrition tracking and compliance.Data, Integrations & System IntegrityLead data migrationand data quality assurance, includingemployee masterdata, job history,compensation, balances, attendance, and documents.Manage and support integrations using APIs, flat files, and third-party vendors (attendance devices, benefits platforms, finance systems, etc.Execute unit testing, UAT, and end-to-end system testing, ensuring data accuracy and process integrityReporting, Analytics & OptimizationBuild and maintain standardized dashboards and HR analytics, covering:Workforce and lifecycle metricsAttendance and leave insightsPayroll accuracy and trendsPerformance and engagement indicatorsIdentify opportunities to maximize UKG Ready capabilities, driving automation, self-service adoption, and reduction of manual/offline processes/Support post–go-live stabilization, issue resolution, optimization, and continuous enhancementWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of hands-on UKG Ready implementation experience.Strong experience in Time & Attendance configuration and payroll- related processes.Proven experience in payroll parallel testing, validation, and reconciliation.Solid understanding of UKG Ready data structures, security roles, and configurations.Experience configuring reimbursement components within payroll.Ability to work independently and manage multipleworkstreams.Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem- solving skills.Nice to HaveUKG Ready/Pro certifications.Experience migrating from platforms such as ADP, Paychex, Sage, or Workday.Exposure to API-based or technical integrations.Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-location, or complex payroll environments.Prior consulting, implementation partner, or staff augmentation experience.Why Zywave?At Zywave, you’ll join a purpose-driven global team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions. We believe in empowering our people, valuing diverse perspectives, and fostering continuous professional growth.How to ApplyIf you meet the abovequalifications and are excited aboutthe opportunity, please email your updated resume to Seba Vipulsam (Senior Technical Recruiter) at Seba.Vipulsam@ with your availability and salary expectations. We will connect with you shortly regarding your fitment forthe role.

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