Company Overview

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 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. 
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About UKG

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people. At UKG, our purpose is people™ – and we believe the workplace should reflect that. We’re committed to building technology that helps companies care for their people. As we continue to grow globally, we are looking for passionate design leaders to join our mission of creating exceptional user experiences for our customers and their employees.


About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Manager – UX Design to lead and mentor a team of talented designers in India. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering compelling, human-centered experiences across a range of enterprise products. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and global UX counterparts to ensure design excellence and strategic alignment with UKG’s design system and brand principles.

Key Responsibilities;

Leadership & Strategy

Provide design direction and leadership for a cross-functional UX team. Shape the UX vision and strategy for enterprise-level products with high user impact. 
Foster a culture of design thinking, inclusion, and continuous learning. Bring in the culture of innovation and drive AI first mindset while building new experiences. Bring in the culture of customer obsession

People Management

Manage, coach, and grow a team of UX designers and researchers. Conduct performance reviews, mentoring sessions, and career pathing. 
Drive hiring, onboarding, and talent development in partnership with Design Ops and HR.

Collaboration & Execution

Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and global UX leaders to define requirements and design roadmaps. Advocate AI first mindset and user-centered design across the product lifecycle. Ensure alignment with UKG’s global design language and accessibility standards.

Quality & Innovation

Maintain high-quality design output through design reviews and critique sessions. Promote data-informed design through close collaboration with Research and Analytics. Encourage innovation by exploring emerging tools, methods, and trends in UX.



Qualifications

15+ years of UX design experience, with at least 5+ years in a people management role.

Strong portfolio demonstrating AI enabled experiences for consumer or Enterprise product design and leadership.

Deep expertise in interaction design, information architecture, and visual design.

Proven experience leading teams through ambiguity and complexity in agile environments.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and storytelling skills.

Prior experience with global collaboration and design systems is a plus.



Preferred Skills

Familiarity with enterprise SaaS, HR/payroll/workforce applications.

Strong grasp of accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.

Tools: Figma, Adobe CC, Jira, Confluence, Miro, etc.

Experience working in a matrixed global design organization is a bonus.


Why Join Us

People-First Culture: We care deeply about employee experience and work-life balance. Growth Opportunities: Be part of a global design team where you can grow, lead, and make a real impact. Inclusive Environment: Work with diverse teams across time zones and cultures. Tech with Purpose: Design solutions that shape the future of work for millions of people.



Equal Opportunity Employer

At UKG, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow! 

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.     

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

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