UKG Pro WFM Implementation Specialist

Merlin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Private pension scheme

Merlin Annual Passes - 6 per year

Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets

40% LEGO discount

25% on-site retail/food discount

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments in London is seeking a UKG Pro WFM Implementation Specialist to join the Productivity Programmes team for a 24-month fixed-term, salaried contract. You will configure and optimise UKG Pro WFM across Merlin attractions, resorts and offices, partnering with Operations, People, Payroll, Finance, Group Technology and external UKG support.

The role centres on scheduling, forecasting, timekeeping, absence management, labour tracking and reporting, delivering training and

Qualifications

• Strong UKG Pro WFM expertise with focus on Dimensions.
• Expertise in Advanced Scheduling, Forecasting, Timekeeping, Analytics, budgeting and labour planning.
• Experience in multi-site, shift-based and seasonal environments.
• Knowledge of timekeeping, scheduling and labour compliance requirements.
• Excellent reporting, analytics and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume workforce data accurately and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimise UKG Pro WFM modules: Scheduling, Timekeeping, Forecasting, Accruals, Absence Management, Labour Tracking and Reporting.
• Manage advanced scheduling and forecasting for peak/off-peak periods.
• Develop insightful operational and payroll reporting.
• Ensure compliance with labour regulations and working time requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting, system support and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to managers and users.
• Support labour budgeting, workforce analytics and productivity initiatives.

Skills

UKG Pro WFM

Advanced Scheduling

Forecasting

Timekeeping

Analytics

Budgeting

Labour planning

Stakeholder management

Data management

Multi-site operations

Tools

Boomi

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

UKG Pro WFM Implementation Specialist

Location: London, Arbor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: 2 year Fixed term contract, Salaried

We are recruiting for a UKG Pro WFM Implementation Specialist to join our Productivity Programmes team for a 24-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising our UKG Pro WFM (UKG Dimensions) platform across Merlin Entertainments' attractions, resorts and support offices. Working in a highly seasonal, guest-focused business, you will help ensure we have the right people in the right place at the right time, supporting operational excellence and delivering exceptional experiences for our guests. As the UKG Pro WFM specialist, you will be responsible for configuring, maintaining and enhancing workforce management processes across scheduling, forecasting, timekeeping, absence management, labour tracking and reporting. You will partner closely with Attraction Operations, People teams, Payroll, Finance, Group Technology and external UKG support teams to optimise workforce efficiency, improve labour cost effectiveness and support data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Configuring and optimising UKG Pro WFM (UKG Dimensions) modules including Scheduling, Timekeeping, Forecasting, Accruals, Absence Management, Labour Tracking and Reporting.
• Managing advanced scheduling and workforce forecasting to support labour planning across peak, shoulder and off-peak trading periods.
• Developing insightful operational and payroll reporting to support business performance and workforce planning.
• Ensuring compliance with labour regulations, working time requirements and workforce management policies.
• Providing expert troubleshooting, system support and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Delivering training and ongoing support to managers and business users across the organisation.
• Supporting labour budgeting, workforce analytics and productivity initiatives through effective use of workforce management data.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major workforce management programme, work with a broad range of stakeholders across the business and make a tangible impact on operational performance while developing your expertise in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for someone with strong UKG Pro WFM expertise and a passion for workforce optimisation. To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Strong experience working with UKG Pro WFM (UKG Dimensions).
• Expertise in Advanced Scheduling & Forecasting, Timekeeping, Analytics, Boomi, budgeting and labour planning.
• A strong understanding of workforce operations within multi-site, shift-based and seasonal environments.
• Knowledge of timekeeping, scheduling and labour compliance requirements.
• Excellent reporting and analytics capabilities, alongside strong stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage high-volume workforce data accurately and effectively.

Desirable experience includes workforce analytics, labour cost optimisation, attractions or leisure sector experience, and exposure to system integrations and upgrade projects.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more

Pay Range

Competitive