UKG WFM Solution Architect / Lead (Healthcare)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Client based in Chicago, IL – Milestone Travel Required)
Duration: 7 Months (Through March 2027)
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Healthcare
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced UKG Workforce Management (WFM) Solution Architect / Lead to support a large-scale workforce management transformation for a healthcare client. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating UKG WFM with Workday HCM.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in UKG Dimensions or Workforce Central, strong Workday integration experience, and prior experience delivering workforce management solutions within the healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Solution Architect for the UKG Workforce Management platform.
- Lead end-to-end solution architecture and design for UKG WFM implementations.
- Design and oversee integrations between UKG WFM and Workday HCM/Payroll.
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and configurations.
- Configure and optimize:
- Timekeeping
- Scheduling
- Advanced Scheduling
- Pay Rules
- Work Rules
- Overtime Rules
- Accruals
- Design scheduling frameworks, rotations, shift templates, and coverage rules.
- Architect advanced scheduling capabilities including labor modeling and demand forecasting.
- Lead Workforce Integration Manager (WIM) interface development and system integrations.
- Build and maintain APIs, middleware interfaces, reports, dashboards, and analytics.
- Lead system testing, regression testing, UAT, and production readiness activities.
- Provide technical leadership to implementation teams, analysts, and developers.
- Partner closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Operations, and executive stakeholders.
- Establish architecture standards, governance, documentation, and best practices.
- Evaluate new UKG and Workday releases and recommend adoption strategies.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with UKG Workforce Management (Dimensions or Workforce Central).
- Strong experience integrating UKG WFM with Workday HCM/Payroll.
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Lead Consultant.
- Strong expertise in:
- Timekeeping
- Scheduling
- Advanced Scheduling
- Workforce Integration Manager (WIM)
- Integration Architecture
- Experience configuring complex workforce management rules including pay rules, work rules, overtime, rounding, and accruals.
- Experience with APIs, middleware, and enterprise system integrations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare industry experience (Hospitals, Health Systems, Medical Centers, Healthcare Consulting).
- Experience supporting large enterprise workforce management implementations.
- Knowledge of healthcare staffing models, labor regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience creating reports, dashboards, and analytics within UKG.
- Experience leading multiple workstreams in fast-paced implementation projects.
Required Skills
- UKG Workforce Management (Dimensions or Workforce Central)
- Workday HCM / Workday Payroll
- UKG Workforce Integration Manager (WIM)
- Timekeeping
- Scheduling
- Advanced Scheduling
- Integration Architecture
- APIs & Middleware
- Pay Rules
- Work Rules
- Overtime Rules
- Accruals
- Reporting & Dashboards
- Solution Architecture
- Healthcare Workforce Management
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience supporting Healthcare organizations, Hospital systems, or Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) will be given strong preference.
Pay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
