UKG Functional Analyst

BBSS Beyond Blue; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue Corporation is seeking a UKG Functional Analyst to optimize workforce management, payroll, and HR operations. You will configure UKG modules, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with HR, payroll, and IT to align settings with regulatory standards.

The role involves developing documentation, providing user support, and driving continuous improvement of UKG platforms, with emphasis on security controls and upgrade readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Configures and maintains UKG modules including timekeeping, scheduling, accruals, payroll, and HR integrations.
• Manages configurations of pay policies, timecard exceptions, employment terms, transfer rules, and leave to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Designs, tests, and deploys enhancements, upgrades, and configuration changes aligned with business requirements.
• Troubleshoots and resolves UKG-related issues such as data discrepancies, integration failures, and scheduling conflicts.
• Collaborates with HR, payroll, IT, and vendors to prioritize changes, resolve incidents, and validate solutions.
• Administers user roles, access, and security permissions in accordance with audit and compliance requirements.
• Monitors system performance, conducts audits, and supports release readiness and upgrade cycles.
• Documents technical specifications, workflows, and configuration standards for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
• Provides training, support, and knowledge transfer to end users and team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: UKG Functional Analyst

Requisition Number: R-000005339

Department Name: Shared Services

Work Location: Pavilion

Grade Level: 9

Type of Position: Regular Position

Time Status: Full time Equivalency

Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary Responsible for supporting and configuring UKG systems to optimize workforce management, payroll, and HR operations. Ensures system reliability, data integrity, and compliance by implementing enhancements, troubleshooting issues, and administering security controls. Collaborates with HR, payroll, IT, and vendors to align configurations with organizational needs and regulatory standards. Develops documentation, provides user support, and drives continuous improvement of UKG platforms. Contributes technical expertise to sustain efficient and scalable workforce technology solutions.

Essential Functions

• Configures and maintains UKG modules including timekeeping, scheduling, accruals, payroll, and HR integrations.
• Manages configurations of pay policies, timecard exceptions, employment terms, transfer rules, and leave to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Designs, tests, and deploys enhancements, upgrades, and configuration changes aligned with business requirements.
• Troubleshoots and resolves UKG-related issues such as data discrepancies, integration failures, and scheduling conflicts.
• Collaborates with HR, payroll, IT, and vendors to prioritize changes, resolve incidents, and validate solutions.
• Administers user roles, access, and security permissions in accordance with audit and compliance requirements.
• Monitors system performance, conducts audits, and supports release readiness and upgrade cycles.
• Documents technical specifications, workflows, and configuration standards for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
• Provides training, support, and knowledge transfer to end users and team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement:

2+ years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures:

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Purpose-driven work is behind every aspect of our mission to advance Kentucky – from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment. We're looking for talented, dedicated individuals to help us support this vital mission and make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians and beyond. Join us as we build a future grounded in service, collaboration and excellence, one where your talents help move our Commonwealth forward.

Beyond Blue Corporation, an affiliated entity of the University of Kentucky, is a strategic vehicle to support the university's growth. Beyond Blue is a nonprofit company that allows the university to abide by all public entity rules and laws while allowing leaders to have some separation and distinctiveness to focus on one core business. Beyond Blue Board of Trustees appoints the Beyond Blue Board of Directors and the directors of any of its subsidiary companies.