Senior HRIS Analyst, UKG Time and Attendance

Brighthorizons; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Financial planning tools

Tuition assistance

Caregiving resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to support UKG Pro WFM Time Keeping, ensure accurate time capture, pay rule execution, accruals, and payroll integration. This remote role supports US and UK regions and requires strong business analysis and UKG expertise.

The candidate will lead in design, configuration, testing, and deployment of UKG modules, collaborate across HR, Payroll, Legal and IT, and manage complex integrations and testing cycles.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Business Analyst experience in system design and configuration.
• At least 4 years focused on UKG Time & Attendance.
• Bachelor's Degree; masters preferred as noted in qualifications.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary system administrator and SME for UKG Time & Attendance.
• Lead design, configuration, testing and deployment of UKG modules for US/UK.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Legal and IT to document business requirements and translate into specifications.
• Configure and maintain pay policies, labor rules, schedules, accruals to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain inbound/outbound UKG integrations for US and UK.
• Manage testing cycles including unit, integration, and UAT with test case approvals.
• Evaluate impacts of UKG configuration decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Business Analyst

System design

Configuration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

UKG Timekeeping

UKG Pro WFM

UKG Dimensions

Boomi

Workday payroll

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

Benefits

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 .

• 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

Th e annual salary fo r this position is betwee n $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.

Compensation

Compensation: $95,000 - $