Georgia Staffing
Principal UI & UX Designer - Payroll
Georgia Staffing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Principal UX Designer
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on. At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all. Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choosea customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purposepeoplethen we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you. About the role: We are looking for a Principal UX Designer with deep curiosity, strong systems thinking, and a passion for shaping intuitive, compliant, and scalable user experiences in the domain of employee pay and payroll administration. In this role, you will conceptualize complex user journeys across web and mobile platforms, transforming them into detailed workflows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. You'll work closely with our Design Systems and AI strategy teams to advance our UX vision and evolve platform-wide design patterns that address the unique challenges of HR and payroll softwaresuch as regulatory compliance, data privacy, auditability, and localization. As a senior member of the team, you will help influence company-wide product strategy while mentoring peers through both leadership and example. You'll focus on empowering HR professionals, payroll administrators, and employees with experiences that are accurate, efficient, and accessible. You will bridge UX and engineering to deliver impactful solutions that consider legal frameworks, pay cycles, tax complexity, and sensitive financial data. Strong communication skills and domain awareness will be essential as you present concepts to stakeholders, align with cross-functional teams, and ensure we build trusted and transformative payroll and payment products. Key Responsibilities Strategic Design Leadership & Vision Information Architecture & Service Design Thinking AI-Driven Innovation & Scalable Design Systems End-to-End Product Design Leadership Program Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration User Research & Data-Informed Decision Making Process Innovation & Continuous Improvement Mentorship, Talent Growth & Design Culture About you, Basic Qualifications: Mastery of design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Adobe XD). Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is often a plus, as is experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence) Proven track record of systems thinkingdesigning beyond individual screens to shape complex, multi-platform ecosystems. Deep familiarity with emerging technologies, including AI, with the ability to evaluate, adopt, and integrate them effectively. 10+ years of experience designing enterprise applications, with a significant portion in leadership or Senior+ level roles. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Graphic Design, Information Sciences, Psychology, or a related field. Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex design concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from executives to peers. Persuasive storytelling and presentation abilities to influence decision-making and build alignment at the executive level. Proven ability to define and enforce design standards, patterns, and best practices at scale. Skilled at setting direction across delivery platforms (responsive browser, native mobile apps, embedded systems, etc.). Strong record of advocating for customer value and balancing it with business and technical priorities. A portfolio that demonstrates not only outstanding design craft, but also thought leadership, strategic influence, and measurable impact on products and organizations. Preferred Experiences: Domain-Driven UX Expertise Empathy for Payroll Personas Localized & Global Pay Design Considerations We work in a collaborative hybrid model. 3 days per week onsite in UKG offices is required. Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on. At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all. Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choosea customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purposepeoplethen we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you. About the role: We are looking for a Principal UX Designer with deep curiosity, strong systems thinking, and a passion for shaping intuitive, compliant, and scalable user experiences in the domain of employee pay and payroll administration. In this role, you will conceptualize complex user journeys across web and mobile platforms, transforming them into detailed workflows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. You'll work closely with our Design Systems and AI strategy teams to advance our UX vision and evolve platform-wide design patterns that address the unique challenges of HR and payroll softwaresuch as regulatory compliance, data privacy, auditability, and localization. As a senior member of the team, you will help influence company-wide product strategy while mentoring peers through both leadership and example. You'll focus on empowering HR professionals, payroll administrators, and employees with experiences that are accurate, efficient, and accessible. You will bridge UX and engineering to deliver impactful solutions that consider legal frameworks, pay cycles, tax complexity, and sensitive financial data. Strong communication skills and domain awareness will be essential as you present concepts to stakeholders, align with cross-functional teams, and ensure we build trusted and transformative payroll and payment products. Key Responsibilities Strategic Design Leadership & Vision Information Architecture & Service Design Thinking AI-Driven Innovation & Scalable Design Systems End-to-End Product Design Leadership Program Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration User Research & Data-Informed Decision Making Process Innovation & Continuous Improvement Mentorship, Talent Growth & Design Culture About you, Basic Qualifications: Mastery of design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Adobe XD). Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is often a plus, as is experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence) Proven track record of systems thinkingdesigning beyond individual screens to shape complex, multi-platform ecosystems. Deep familiarity with emerging technologies, including AI, with the ability to evaluate, adopt, and integrate them effectively. 10+ years of experience designing enterprise applications, with a significant portion in leadership or Senior+ level roles. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Graphic Design, Information Sciences, Psychology, or a related field. Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex design concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from executives to peers. Persuasive storytelling and presentation abilities to influence decision-making and build alignment at the executive level. Proven ability to define and enforce design standards, patterns, and best practices at scale. Skilled at setting direction across delivery platforms (responsive browser, native mobile apps, embedded systems, etc.). Strong record of advocating for customer value and balancing it with business and technical priorities. A portfolio that demonstrates not only outstanding design craft, but also thought leadership, strategic influence, and measurable impact on products and organizations. Preferred Experiences: Domain-Driven UX Expertise Empathy for Payroll Personas Localized & Global Pay Design Considerations We work in a collaborative hybrid model. 3 days per week onsite in UKG offices is required. Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.