HRIS UKG Systems Administrator

Hunter+Sage; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter+Sage is seeking an experienced HRIS UKG Systems Administrator to join its Human Resources team. This role will configure, administer, maintain, and optimize UKG environments, supporting payroll, benefits, compensation, and core HCM functions.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, able to manage configurations independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive process improvements in a lean HR setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on UKG system administration and configuration experience required.
• Advanced technical knowledge of UKG, with demonstrated experience independently configuring and maintaining the system.
• Experience supporting HRIS systems and employee populations across US and international locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for UKG system administration and enable ongoing enhancements.
• Configure and maintain UKG modules for payroll, benefits, compensation, and core HCM.
• Develop and maintain role-based security, permissions, access controls, and workflows.

Skills

UKG Pro

SOX compliance

System troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HRIS UKG Systems Administrator to join our client’s Human Resources team. This individual will be responsible for the configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s UKG environment, supporting payroll, benefits, compensation, and core Human Capital Management (HCM) functions.

The ideal candidate is a highly technical UKG expert who thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment and can independently manage system configurations, troubleshoot complex issues, and support ongoing process improvements. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of projects from start to finish with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for UKG system administration, configuration, maintenance, and ongoing enhancements.
• Configure, manage, and maintain UKG modules supporting payroll, benefits, compensation, and core HCM functions.
• Develop and maintain role-based security, user permissions, access controls, and system workflows.
• Manage employee data configuration, build-outs, cleanup, validation, and integrity across multiple modules.
• Configure, test, troubleshoot, and implement system updates, enhancements, and process changes.
• Partner closely with Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and HRIS teams to understand business requirements, resolve system issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve system functionality, and enhance overall data accuracy.
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure configuration changes function properly before deployment.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, workflows, and changes.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit to support SOX compliance, including documentation, access reviews, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, identify root causes, and independently implement solutions.
• Support UKG system administration and data requirements for both domestic and international employee populations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on UKG system administration and configuration experience required.
• Advanced technical knowledge of UKG, with demonstrated experience independently configuring and maintaining the system.
• Strong working knowledge of UKG functionality across payroll, benefits, compensation, and core HCM modules.
• Experience supporting HRIS systems and employee populations across both U.S. and international locations.
• Experience managing role-based security, permissions, system configurations, and data integrity.
• Understanding of SOX compliance requirements, internal controls, and audit documentation.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and implement solutions with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, reliable system data.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a lean HR environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Willingness to provide system support outside standard business hours when business needs require.