With a focus on cybersecurity talent, UKG to
more than double Irish workforce
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll,
workforce management, and culture solutions and the largest
U.S.-based private software company in the world, today announced
the establishment of its newest Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny,
Ireland. In partnership with the Irish government through IDA
Ireland, a government agency under Ireland’s Department of
Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, UKG plans to hire approximately
200 new roles in the country, with a focus on cybersecurity, but
also including customer success, research and development, and
professional services.
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‘’I am delighted to join with UKG today
to welcome the launch of their newest Global Operations Hub in
Kilkenny,” said An Taoiseach Simon Harris, head of the Irish
government. Left to Right: Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland
Taoiseach Simon Harris, head of the Irish government Hugo Sarrazin,
President, Chief Product and Technology Officer, UKG Richard
Limpkin, VP. Multi-country Payroll Solutions, UKG Photo Credit:
Iain White
‘’I am delighted to join with UKG today to welcome the launch of
their newest Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny,” said An Taoiseach
Simon Harris, head of the Irish government. “This announcement will
see the creation of 200 new jobs, adding to Kilkenny’s growing
success as a home to leading technology companies. Today’s
announcement is also a testament to the considerable talent and
skills we have available in Ireland. I look forward to seeing the
benefits UKG’s investment will bring to Kilkenny and the wider
South East Region in the years ahead.’’
Located in southeastern Ireland, the historic city of Kilkenny
is a thriving technology hub that specializes in cybersecurity and
has a strong mix of innovative startups and global technology
providers. UKG has operated in Kilkenny since the 2023
acquisition of multi-country payroll technology provider
Immedis, which resulted in the launch of the UKG One View™
solution.
“We’re on a mission to give every organization the opportunity
to become a great place to work through technology built for all,
and Kilkenny’s vibrant technology community will provide key talent
to help us achieve this goal,” said Hugo Sarrazin, president, chief
product and technology officer at UKG. “With more than 80,000
customers located around the world, our Irish team joins a robust
security and network operations group that plays a vital role in
safeguarding our solutions.”
‘’I’m delighted that UKG, which is widely respected for driving
innovation, has chosen Kilkenny, which is home to some of the best
cybersecurity talent,” said Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland.
“Creating high value job opportunities in regional locations like
Kilkenny is one of IDA’s key strategic pillars. UKG’s plan to
create 200 jobs in the region is a testament to the strength of our
technology community within Ireland’s regions.”
Recently named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
of 2024 by Fast Company, UKG is ranked third in the world among
large companies in Foundry’s Computerworld 2024 Best Places to
Work in IT and was named 2024 Global Payroll Supplier of the
Year by the Global Payroll Association. UKG solutions,
including the UKG Pro® suite and the UKG Ready®
suite, are regularly ranked as a Leader or #1 in key HCM
industry reports and peer review sites, including the Gartner
Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites and The Forrester Wave™:
Human Capital Management Q2 2023 report.
“With an incredible company culture and a commitment to
transforming work for millions of people, UKG is a sought-after
employer all over the world,” said Richard Limpkin, Immedis
co-founder and group vice president of multi-country payroll
solutions at UKG. “In just a year, we’ve raised the bar for
technology providers in Ireland and are proud to partner with the
Irish government to anchor Kilkenny’s thriving technology sector
for years to come.”
As part of its growing presence in the region, UKG is a top
sponsor of the Cyber Ireland National Conference, taking place
September 26th in Kilkenny. Mustapha Kebbeh, chief security
officer at UKG, will be a featured speaker on the topic of
addressing global cybersecurity through public-private
partnerships.
Further expansion into the Ireland market follows the addition
of Global Innovation Hubs in both Bulgaria and
Uruguay, which support the development of award-winning UKG
solutions and strategic products. UKG also maintains Innovation
Hubs in Canada, India, and the U.S., where it hosts dual
headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts and Weston, Florida.
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About UKG
At UKG, our purpose is people. We are on a mission to inspire
every organization to become a great place to work through HCM
technology built for all. More than 80,000 organizations across all
sizes, industries, and geographies trust UKG HR, payroll, workforce
management, and culture cloud solutions to drive great workplace
experiences and make better, more confident people and business
decisions. With the world’s largest collection of people data, work
data, and culture data combined with rich experience using
artificial intelligence in the service of people, we connect
culture insights with business outcomes to show what’s possible
when organizations invest in their people. To learn more, visit
ukg.com.
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