Technical Consultant

<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span></p> <p>The <strong>Technical Consultant</strong> plays a key role in delivering impactful Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions for our clients. In this role, you will partner closely with organizations to design and implement efficient, scalable systems that transform how they manage their workforce.</p> <p>Your primary focus will be on guiding clients through complex data conversions and interface integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity within their HCM environment. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with client-facing consulting, driving meaningful outcomes and long-term success.</p> <p><span><strong><em><br></em></strong></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Primary Duties and Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Translate business requirements into technical solutions by quickly understanding client needs and the associated system implications</li> <li>Analyze, design, document, and deliver interface solutions between client systems and UKG Pro, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and performance</li> <li>Develop, test, and implement integrations with UKG Pro, adhering to best practices and project timelines</li> <li>Lead end-to-end data conversion activities, including interpreting, validating, transforming, and loading data from various HR/Payroll systems into UKG Pro (e.g., employee, payroll, benefits, contact, dependents, beneficiaries and historical data)</li> <li>Ensure data integrity and compliance by performing thorough validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance processes</li> <li>Produce comprehensive post-conversion documentation to support client validation, audit readiness, and ongoing system reliability</li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve data and integration issues efficiently, minimizing disruption to project timelines and client operations</li> <li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation, ensuring all deliverables are properly documented and archived</li> <li>Contribute to the successful delivery of enterprise HCM implementations through strong technical expertise and collaboration</li> <li>Demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to delivering results</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>SQL, Interface Programming, and Report Writing skills required</li> <li>Strong experience with Excel, data manipulation, validation, and VLOOKUP’s</li> <li>3+ years of experience in data conversion and/or interface development</li> <li>Must have experience working with HR/Payroll systems: UKG, Dayforce, Kronos, ADP, PayChex, Workday and/or others</li> <li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and balance working with multiple projects, clients, and other consultants at the same time</li> <li>Ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to meet changing scope and resource situations</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li> <li>Prior consulting experience preferred</li> <li>UKG Certification in People Analytics, Integrations (Pro and/or WFM) or Data Conversion (US and/or Canada)</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Travel Requirements</strong><strong>:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Up to 10% Travel required</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Why Align HCM?</strong></span><span> </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li><strong>Impact:</strong> Help organizations simplify pay and HR processes for thousands of employees.</li> <li><strong>Growth:</strong> Continuous learning opportunities and the chance to deepen your UKG / Dayforce expertise.</li> <li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Remote-first culture with the tools and support you need to succeed from anywhere.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work with a team of experienced consultants who genuinely enjoy solving problems together.</li> <li><strong>Variety:</strong> Every client is different—no two implementations are the same.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p>Align HCM provides professional development, ongoing training, and benefits to our outstanding remote team. Along with an open vacation policy and paid volunteer days, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Base Salary plus Incentive Pay</li> <li>GRSP with Employer Match</li> <li>Medical Plan with Medavie Blue Cross</li> <li>Dental & Vision</li> <li>Extended Health Care</li> <li>Life Insurance for you and your family</li> <li>Online Doctor Service</li> <li>Travel Insurance</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Schedule:</strong></span><br>This position follows US Eastern Time business hours, Monday through Friday.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Location:</strong></span><br>Remote (US, Canada)</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Compensation:</strong></span><br><span>Base salary: CAD $80,000 - CAD $95,000</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Align HCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</em></strong><br><em>We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our Aligners and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Employment decisions at Align HCM are made without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic that makes our people unique.</em><span> </span></p> <p><em>We believe diversity fuels innovation and helps create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.</em><span> </span></p> <p> </p>

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