UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping & Absence Analyst (Remote based in US)

Tenet Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping & Absence Analyst to optimize workforce management processes. This role involves configuration, support for HR systems, and collaboration across departments to ensure compliance and improve efficiency. Candidates should have relevant experience in HR systems and a strong analytical mindset.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with up to 6% employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance program

Voluntary benefits like pet insurance and legal insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with UKG Pro WFM, especially in Timekeeping and Absence modules.
• Strong understanding of time and attendance systems and labor compliance.
• Ability to relate business needs to system functionality.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain the UKG Pro WFM modules, including pay rules and accrual policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on timekeeping and absence tracking.
• Monitor timekeeping data integrity pre-payroll processing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration

Tools

UKG Pro WFM

Job description

The UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping & Absence Analyst is responsible for the support, configuration, and maintenance of the UKG Pro Workforce Management (WFM) Timekeeping and Absence Management modules. This role ensures accurate time capture, compliance with pay and leave policies, and reliable system performance. The analyst collaborates with HR, payroll, operations, and IT teams to optimize system usage and improve workforce efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain the UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping and Absence modules, including pay rules, work rules, holiday calendars, and accrual policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for timekeeping, leave tracking, and related compliance (e.g., FMLA, sick leave laws, union rules).
• Provide day-to-day user support and issue resolution, including troubleshooting timecard discrepancies and absence tracking errors.
• Monitor timekeeping data integrity and assist in resolving exceptions prior to payroll processing.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and department managers to ensure consistent application of time and absence policies.
• Assist in testing and implementation of system enhancements, upgrades, and patches.
• Assist training resources in developing and delivering user documentation and training for time and absence processes.
• Analyze time and attendance data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for operational improvement.
• Maintain audit controls and support regulatory compliance through accurate tracking and reporting.
• Support cross-functional WFM initiatives and act as a liaison between technical teams and business users.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with UKG Pro WFM (formerly Kronos Workforce Dimensions or UltiPro), specifically in Timekeeping and Absence modules.
• Must be able to travel up to 20%.
• Strong understanding of time and attendance systems, payroll impacts, and labor compliance.
• Experience configuring pay rules, work rules, and leave/accrual policies within UKG Pro.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into system functionality and process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of supporting users at all organizational levels.

Preferences:

• Experience with labor law compliance (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, state-specific sick leave mandates).
• Familiarity with union contract rules or collective bargaining agreement configurations.
• Experience in industries with complex scheduling or attendance needs (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, retail).
• UKG Pro WFM certifications or formal UKG training.

Compensation:

• Pay:$73,632-$105,000 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits:

The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D and business travel insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• Discretionary 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is available.

Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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