[Remote] System Analyst- UKG

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann Company, is seeking a UKG System Analyst for a part-time contract engagement supporting enterprise HR systems in a fully remote environment. The role will own and administer the UKG environment, coordinate HR workflow improvements with consulting partners, support HRIS stabilization, and contribute to future technology transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner of the UKG environment, acting as both system administrator and functional subject matter expert
• Lead coordination with an external consulting partner responsible for evaluating and improving key HR workflows, including onboarding, employee lifecycle changes, and offboarding
• Act as the main point of contact for vendor inquiries, providing detailed insight into current system configuration, workflows, and business processes
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess business needs and recommend scalable solutions within UKG, including presenting trade-offs and best practices to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Perform hands-on system administration tasks such as configuration updates, organizational changes, and bulk data management using available tools (e.g., web import utilities)
• Improve operational efficiency by streamlining manual processes and implementing scalable system updates
• Support stabilization of the current HRIS environment while contributing to longer-term planning for a potential system transition
• Assist in documenting processes, system configurations, and recommendations for future-state HR technology decisions
• Provide light troubleshooting support for adjacent HR systems as needed

Skills

• Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder)
• 4+ years of experience administering UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) with strong knowledge of system functionality and configuration
• Background combining HRIS administration with project or program management responsibilities
• Experience working with third-party vendors or consulting partners in a project delivery environment
• Strong understanding of core HR processes, including onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding workflows
• Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions and clearly communicate recommendations
• Experience performing bulk data updates and system configurations within HRIS platforms
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment aligned to PST hours
• Exposure to SQL or backend data querying tools is a plus, but not required
• Experience supporting HRIS evaluations or system migrations is preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote environment
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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