Ultimate Software is hiring: Lead User Experience Researcher in Lowell

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, we are the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. At UKG, we are helping organizations create great places to work by supporting the employee life cycle from recruiting to retirement. We are a leader of HR, payroll and workforce management solutions for all people. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

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 Choose - a 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 purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Lead User Experience Researcher to join our team. In this role, you will help define, test and bring to life a range of solutions that serve UKG customers and users. We are looking for individuals contributors with strong UXR experience who can lead complex and strategic projects and support the delivery of customer and business value.

You'll work with designers, product managers, and other cross-functional partners to lead cross-suite initiatives. You'll be a key collaborator on our Research team and the larger Experiences organization. You'll be joining a talented group that is passionate, supportive, creative, adaptable, organized, and of course user-focused.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teammates from design, product, engineering, strategy and enablement to identify, plan, execute and communicate impactful research projects across UKG's products, and the entire user or customer journey.
• Lead research using qualitative and quantitative methods to inform and inspire design strategy and product development. Represent our current and potential user and customer experiences by conveying durable insights in clear and actionable ways.
• Act as a thought leader in the organization by developing and socializing a strategic point of view on key topics. Advise senior stakeholders and inform north star direction.
• Help our team continuously identify and learn about current and potential opportunities to better serve our users, inspire product strategy, and encourage design iteration.
• Experiment with innovative methodologies to shed new light on client experiences to help inform business decisions.
• Be a champion for a customer- and data-focused culture in UKG. Raise the methodological bar within the User Research team and mentor other team members.
• Advise partners in conducting best in class customer feedback methods across the organization.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Preferred

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

View The EEO Know Your Rights poster and its supplement.

View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here .

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .

The pay range for this position is $142,100.00 to $204,200.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at

Salary : $142,100 - $204,200