Senior HRIS Analyst, UKG Time and Attendance

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Newton (MA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and leave

Parental bonding leave

Tuition assistance and education Co-PD

Caregiving support

Job summary

Bright Horizons seeks a dynamic Senior HRIS Analyst to optimize UKG Pro WFM_time & Attendance, ensuring accurate time capture, pay rules, accruals, and regulatory compliance across US/UK. This remote US position involves collaborating with HR, Payroll, Legal and IT to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a Business Analyst with UKG Time & Attendance, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and strong communication skills to present findings to

Qualifications

• 5 years of Business Analyst experience with UKG Time & Attendance focus.
• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s preferred with relevant experience considered.
• US-based; Bright Horizons does not sponsor employment authorization/visa.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary system administrator and SME for UKG Time & Attendance.
• Lead design, configuration, testing and deployment of modules for US/UK.
• Gather requirements and translate into functional specs for compliance.
• Configure complex pay policies, labor rules, and accruals per laws.
• Develop UKG integrations for US and UK, oversee testing cycles.
• Communicate impacts of UKG changes to stakeholders across regions.

Skills

UKG Time & Attendance

Business Analysis

System configuration

Timekeeping expertise

Payroll integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

UKG Pro WFM

UKG Dimensions

Boomi

Workday payroll (UK/US)

Job description

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Bright Horizons is seeking a dynamic Senior HRIS Analyst to join our team and play a key role in supporting and enhancing our UKG Pro WFM Time Keeping system. This role serves as the functional and technical subject‑matter expert, ensuring accurate time capture, pay rule execution, accrual plans, compliance with labor regulations, and seamless integration with payroll and other downstream systems. It is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and business, with a passion for translating complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions.

This is a Remote position available in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary system administrator and Subject Matter Expert for UKG Time & Attendance
• Expert level knowledge of UKG Timekeeping with the ability to lead in the design, configuration, testing and deployment of new modules / functionality, security design, and reporting for the US and UK
• Lead in initiatives that collaborate with HR, Payroll, Legal, and IT Teams to facilitate productive conversations used to gather and document business requirements and transfer into functional specifications that ensure compliance and efficiency across multiple regions, including the US and UK
• Configure and maintain complex pay policies, labor rules, schedules, attestations, and accruals, ensuring compliance with US federal/state and UK statutory requirements
• Develop and maintain all inbound/outbound UKG integrations supporting both US and UK
• Manage testing cycles, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) this includes the development, review and approval of all test cases used in each stage of testing
• Evaluate, communicate, and coordinate the functional and technical impacts of UKG configuration decisions to stakeholder groups

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of Business Analyst experience, system design, and configuration experience, with at least 4 years focused on UKG Time & Attendance
• Bachelors Degree (5 additional years of relevant experience would be considered in lieu of applicable degree)
• At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Demonstrated UKG expertise to design and present solutions with options to business and HR stakeholders
• UKG Pro WFM and/or UKG Dimensions certification
• Knowledge / experience with multiple SaaS HR technology platforms and tools
• Knowledge of Boomi
• Knowledge of Workday payroll and benefit modules for UK and US
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present findings or challenges to all levels of staff and management

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $95,000 – $135,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 120 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).

Deadline to Apply

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 10/23/2026.

Compensation: $95,000 – $135,000 / year

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.