Lead HRIS Analyst

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Springfield, IL

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.

The HR Technologist will serve as a consultant and technical SME for our Center of Excellence teams with the ability to work cross functionally within our HR/Payroll/Timekeeping systems portfolio, with strong expertise in our UKG Suite of Products. The HR Technologist will be an analytical thinker who is organized, detail oriented and is or will become a UKG Pro system expert.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned applications within the HR Technology portfolio

  • Partner and collaborate with business partners and/or key stakeholders within our Center of Excellence (COE) teams to provide guidance on innovative design and utilization, assisting them with achieving their strategic business goals

  • Has deep knowledge of HR, Payroll and Timekeeping functions, allowing the ability to work cross functionally on a variety of projects and tasks assigned

  • As Tier III level support, provide day to day support, analyze, and troubleshoot technical issues to provide prompt remediation

  • Responsible for the administration, performance, and maintenance of the system applications assigned

  • Provide technical support and partner with developers on the design of system integrations

  • Engage and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to maintain ongoing partnership with continuous improvement and innovative mindset, working to apply knowledge and strategies to meet demands

  • Effectively Project Manage mid to large size projects using agile methodologies within designated timelines

  • Conduct intake and translation of business requirements into processes and systems that drive efficient and consistent execution

  • Design and execute testing strategies and plans, including the creation of detailed test scripts for QA and Regression testing

  • Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation such as SOWs, SOPs, System User Guides, etc.

  • Facilitate software releases; oversee implementation timelines, vendor partnership and internal coordination of activities with key stakeholders to ensure no impacts to our end-user population

  • Create and maintain reports for COEs using Cognos Business Intelligence while having a strong aptitude of data analytics and ability to work with multiple data sources

  • Maintain data integrity in systems through creation of appropriate configuration controls, standards and processes, as well as regular audits of data

  • Regularly analyze work process design and flow to drive improvement in system functionality and user experience; create forms and workflows as necessary

  • Participate in other projects or tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology preferred, or equivalent experience

  • 4-6 years' experience working with information technologies and systems analysis utilizing an enterprise-wide HR system or multiple systems

  • Solid understanding of UKG Products preferred (or other similar HCM/HR/Payroll/Timekeeping systems)

  • Organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task in fast paced environment

  • Strong MS Excel Skills, including formulas, pivot tables and v-lookups

  • Cognos Business Intelligence experience preferred (or similar report writing tools)

  • SQL experience preferred

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

  • Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision

  • Excellent documentation, presentation, customer service, and problem-solving skills

  • Extensive data gathering and data processing skills

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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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 [email protected] .

The pay range for this position is $102,300 to $147,050. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG's benefits and rewards at

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Posted 2026-05-06

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