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Senior Solution Architect – UKG & SAP Time/Payroll

ZipStaff

United StatesRemote

About the role

TL;DR

Lead a multi-phase enterprise timekeeping transformation, migrating unionized workforces from legacy systems to UKG with integration to SAP Time and Payroll through FY2027. You’ll own architecture, API and data mapping, pay-rule configuration, and decisions across technical and business teams. This contract role requires 8+ years with UKG/Kronos and SAP Time/Payroll, and is 100% remote in the continental US with occasional travel to Washington, DC.

ZipStaff is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect – UKG & SAP Time/Payroll to lead a multi-phase Enterprise Timekeeping System transformation for a major transportation organization.

Serving as the primary Subject Matter Expert, you will bridge technical and functional gaps to migrate unionized workforce groups from legacy timekeeping systems onto UKG, with seamless integration to core SAP Time and Payroll modules. This hands-on strategic leadership role requires breaking design stalemates, aligning cross-functional teams, and establishing scalable workforce management architecture through FY2027.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the technical design and integration strategy connecting UKG timekeeping software with core SAP Time and Payroll systems.
  • Unblock critical architectural and functional design decisions across remaining project phases to keep the union timekeeping migration on schedule.
  • Translate complex collective bargaining agreements, union pay rules, and compliance standards into robust UKG and SAP time/payroll configurations.
  • Partner closely with enterprise technology leaders, VMO stakeholders, and business unit directors to align technical roadmaps with operational constraints.
  • Establish scalable data mapping, interface standards, and payroll processing workflows between legacy systems, UKG, and SAP.
  • Drive program delivery and maintain momentum across cross-functional groups without reliance on strict PI planning cadences.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience as a Lead or Senior Solution Architect with combined expertise in UKG (Kronos) enterprise workforce management and SAP Time/Payroll modules.
  • Direct experience architecting time and attendance solutions for large-scale, unionized enterprise workforces with complex pay rules.
  • Hands-on leadership in multi-phase legacy system migrations to modern cloud or hybrid workforce management environments.
  • Extensive knowledge of API integration, middleware, and data mapping between UKG and SAP ERP platforms.
  • Proven ability to resolve design stalemates and drive technical decisions across active project phases.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with technology leaders and business unit directors.
  • Ability to work 100% remotely within the continental US, with flexibility for occasional travel to Washington, DC.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting large transportation, operations-focused, or highly regulated unionized environments.
  • Background establishing scalable data harmonization and payroll processing standards across legacy and modern systems.
  • Prior leadership on enterprise timekeeping transformations involving both UKG and SAP.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off.
  • Referral Program.
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