UKG Kronos Business Systems Analyst - Contract

HCTec; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Health System is seeking a Business Systems Analyst with strong UKG Kronos expertise to implement timekeeping and scheduling modules. The role requires onsite presence in Southern California with an initial heavy onsite cadence and collaboration with the HRIS team.

The analyst will lead timekeeping configuration, support payroll processes, and mentor teammates while ensuring smooth transition to UKG Pro solutions. Contract or contract-to-hire and a 9–12 month horizon are noted.

Qualifications

• Must be local to Southern California with onsite availability.
• Strong experience with UKG timekeeping is required.
• Scheduling knowledge and business process understanding is highly valued.
• Ability to document current and future state processes clearly.
• Experience aligning HRIS initiatives with payroll and HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the implementation team for UKG Kronos projects.
• Provide SME guidance on timekeeping, payroll, and HRIS processes.
• Support and mentor team members during configuration.
• Lead discussions to drive decisions and implementation progress.

Skills

UKG Kronos

Timekeeping

Scheduling

HRIS

Documentation

Process re-engineering

Ambulatory clinics

Tools

UKG Pro Timekeeping

UKG Pro Absence

UKG Pro Workforce Management

UKG Pro People Analytics

Job description

Client: Los Angeles Health System (Direct Hire only, No C2C No 1099 please)

Position: Business System Analyst - UKG Kronos

Start: Sept/October

Length: Contract or Contract to hire

Candidate Location: Local

Salary Conversion Range: $140,000 mid-range & bonus eligible

Remote/Onsite: Candidate must be in southern CA (onsite 3 days/week) – prefer onsite 5 days/week initially to get acclimated with the team prior to implementation

Interview Process:

• 2-3 rounds of interviews

Manager Call Notes:

• The team has an upcoming project focused on time and scheduling.
• They are replacing ADP and currently do not have a system in place.
• Project is expected to start in July and run for approximately 9–12 months.
• Health System has limited business analyst support, so IT is currently filling that gap.
• They are looking to bring on a strong Business Analyst with expertise in time and scheduling.
• Client purchased UKG Pro Workforce Management (UKG Pro Accrual, UKG Pro Timekeeping hourly, UKG Pro People Analytics with Pro WFM Data), and UKG Pro Absence
• Timekeeping is the most critical piece. Also implementing Timekeeping and Absence. Scheduling will be next year, so it is strongly preferred experience/skills but not mandatory.

Key Requirements:

• Must be local.
• Will work closely with the HRIS team.
• The new system being implemented is UKG (formerly Kronos).
• Role: Business Systems Analyst.
• Strong experience with UKG timekeeping is the top priority.
• Scheduling experience is preferred but not required.
• Must have functional knowledge of timekeeping from a business perspective.
• Hands-on experience with UKG/Kronos is highly preferred.
• Strong documentation skills (current state, configuration, and future state).
• Experience with process re-engineering and transitioning processes into UKG.
• Ambulatory clinic experience a strong plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of leadership.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Serve as part of the implementation team.
• Provide subject matter expertise in timekeeping, which is currently lacking internally (across HR and Payroll).
• Support and guide the payroll team as part of the broader HRIS function.
• Mentor team members on system usage.
• Facilitate collaboration, drive decision-making, and help lead the implementation process.

Additional Notes:

• Potential for contract-to-hire, though the role will initially be contract-based.