UKG Timekeeping & Payroll Specialist

ProAmpac; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a Timekeeping Specialist to support UKG-based time and attendance across our European sites. You will design and configure policies, ensuring accurate time capture and policy compliance while collaborating with Payroll, HRIS and site HR teams.

The role requires 2–3 years in timekeeping or payroll support, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong data accuracy, Excel skills, and attention to detail. Hybrid or on-site work arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience supporting timekeeping or payroll systems in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cloud-based HCM or timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos/UKG) preferred.
• Detailed understanding of timekeeping, attendance, accruals, and payroll processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operations across multiple countries and regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with HRIS integrations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze issues, follow established processes, and escalate appropriately.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the build, configuration, testing, and maintenance of timekeeping, pay code mapping, accruals, attendance, validation of data flows and leave rules under direction of senior team members while maintaining policies within the UKG administration settings.
• Assist with time-to-payroll processing activities to ensure accurate and timely payroll results.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to timekeeping, attendance, and leave with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Perform routine audits and data validation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with testing system updates, upgrades, and regulatory changes.
• Configure and maintain shift patterns, schedules, overtime, premium and allowance rules.
• Maintain documentation for timekeeping processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, and site HR teams to troubleshoot issues, escalate complex matters and deliver root cause analysis within UKG timekeeping and integrations.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to time and attendance data.
• Assist with reporting and data extracts to support payroll processing and operational analysis.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest process improvements to senior team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Support business needs in post-go-live (hyper care) activities, including rapid reaction to blockers, user support, and continuous stabilization.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Timekeeping knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems

Tools

UKG

Kronos

Job description

ProAmpac is seeking a Timekeeping Specialist to support UKG-based time and attendance across our European sites. You will design and configure policies, ensuring accurate time capture and policy compliance while collaborating with Payroll, HRIS and site HR teams.

The role requires 2–3 years in timekeeping or payroll support, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong data accuracy, Excel skills, and attention to detail. Hybrid or on-site work arrangements apply.