UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has announced the launch of its newest Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny, Ireland. In partnership with IDA Ireland, UKG plans to create approximately 200 new roles focused on cybersecurity, customer success, research and development, and professional services.
- Strategic Expansion in Kilkenny:
- The Kilkenny Global Operations Hub is part of UKG’s mission to leverage Ireland’s vibrant tech community, particularly its cybersecurity talent. This follows UKG’s 2023 acquisition of Immedis, which led to the launch of UKG One View.
- An Taoiseach Simon Harris, head of the Irish government, emphasized the significance of this investment for Kilkenny and the South East Region, acknowledging the availability of top-tier talent in Ireland.
- Driving Innovation and Growth:
- UKG has been recognized globally, named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 by Fast Company and ranking third in Foundry’s Computerworld 2024 Best Places to Work in IT.
- According to Hugo Sarrazin, UKG’s president and chief product and technology officer, the Kilkenny hub will play a vital role in safeguarding UKG’s solutions for over 80,000 customers worldwide.
- Cybersecurity Focus:
- Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, highlighted Kilkenny’s reputation for its cybersecurity expertise, adding that UKG’s expansion aligns with IDA’s goal of creating high-value jobs in regional locations.
- UKG will also be a top sponsor at the Cyber Ireland National Conference in Kilkenny, where Mustapha Kebbeh, UKG’s chief security officer, will speak on global cybersecurity and public-private partnerships.
- Global Innovation:
- In addition to Ireland, UKG has recently expanded into Bulgaria and Uruguay with Global Innovation Hubs, supporting the development of its award-winning solutions. UKG also maintains hubs in Canada, India, and the U.S., where it has dual headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Weston, Florida.
With the establishment of its newest Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny, UKG continues to grow its global footprint, leveraging Ireland’s technology sector and strengthening its position as a global leader in HR and cybersecurity solutions.
