Quick Summary
· Serves as the primary functional administrator and subject matter expert for UKG Workforce Management and Payroll-related applications.
Responsibilities:
· Serves as the primary functional administrator and subject matter expert for UKG Workforce Management and Payroll-related applications.
· Configures and maintains complex payroll and workforce management system functionality, including but not limited to pay rules, work rules, adjustment rules, accruals, schedules, business structures, and payroll interfaces.
· Partners closely with Finance and Payroll to understand operational requirements and translate business needs into system configuration and process improvements.
· Supports the end-to-end payroll lifecycle through system administration, issue resolution, testing, audits, and configuration management.
· Investigates and resolves complex system issues affecting payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, labor management, and employee data.
· Leads requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, and documentation for new functionality, upgrades, and system enhancements.
· Performs system analysis to identify opportunities for automation, process efficiencies, compliance improvements, and enhanced user experience.
· Develops and executes test plans for system releases, tax updates, patches, enhancements, and organizational changes.
· Collaborates with Payroll, HR, Finance, Compliance, and IT stakeholders to ensure accurate system functionality and integration performance.
· Supports data validation, reconciliation, and audit activities to maintain data integrity across HR, Payroll, and Workforce Management systems.
· Creates and maintains system documentation, configuration records, process flows, and knowledge articles.
· Assists with training and knowledge transfer for HR, Payroll, managers, and end users regarding system functionality and best practices.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience:
- 5 years of progressively responsible HRIS experience, including advanced system administration and configuration responsibilities, specifically supporting UKG Workforce Management (UKG Pro WFM, Dimensions, or Kronos) and Payroll-related configurations.
- An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstated experience configuring complex workforce management and payroll-related functionality.
- Experience supporting payroll operations through system configuration and administration without direct payrll processing responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, wage and hour regulations, timekeeping practices, and workforce management concepts.
- Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of HRIS data structures, integrations, interfaces, and reporting tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and operational departments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and payroll data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting tool experience preferred.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
The pay range for this position is $87,966.94 to $144,976.21 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $87,967–$144,976 a year
- 73% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (139,609 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 10, 2026
- First seen
- November 11, 2026
- Last seen
- November 11, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- November 11, 2026
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