UKG hub in Kilkenny will have a focus on cybersecurity, but also including customer success, research and development, and professional services.
One of the largest private US companies in the world UKG is to create 200 new jobs in Kilkenny.
The business is establishing a new Global Operations Hub in Kilkenny with the support of the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
“We’re on a mission to give every organisation 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”
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.
Powering the future of work
The new hub will have a focus on cybersecurity, but also including customer success, research and development, and professional services.
“We’re on a mission to give every organisation 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.”
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. UKG also maintains Innovation Hubs in Canada, India, and the US, where it hosts dual headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts and Weston, Florida.
‘’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.
‘’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.
“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.”
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