UKG & Workday Payroll Analyst

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 125,736 - 137,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is hiring an Enterprise Systems Analyst to configure UKG Pro and manage its Workforce Management modules. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or higher, along with experience in UKG Pro Workforce Management and Workday Payroll.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting system issues and collaborating with HR and Finance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,736 - $137,696 along with comprehensive benefits and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4 years with a Master's.
• Proficiency in SQL, data queries, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of timekeeping, pay rules, and accruals.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain UKG Pro WFM modules including Timekeeping and Absence Management.
• Manage and update pay rules and work rules.
• Troubleshoot system issues and resolve data errors.

Skills

UKG Pro Workforce Management

Workday Payroll

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

UKG reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Enterprise Systems Analyst – Enterprise Application Services, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), located in Pasadena, California.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain UKG Pro WFM modules including Timekeeping, Activities, Attestation, and Absence Management.
• Manage and update pay rules, work rules, accruals, and activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, data errors, and integration exceptions; escalates when necessary.
• Conduct audits and validations to ensure system accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and patch validation.
• Maintain user security roles and permissions to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Assist with interfaces and integrations between UKG Pro WFM and other systems such as Workday HR, Workday Payroll, Oracle Project Accounting, Oracle Work In Process, and Oracle General Ledger.
• Develop and maintain custom reports and queries using SQL, UKG reporting tools, and advanced Excel.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Research and apply UKG product enhancements and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years, or PhD with a minimum of 2 years.
• Strong working experience in UKG Pro Workforce Management in the areas of Time and Absence as well as Activities.
• Strong working experience in Workday Payroll.
• Strong understanding of Labor Project Accounting and Accruals, preferably Oracle Project Accounting.
• Strong understanding of timekeeping, pay rules, and accruals.
• Experience with UKG reporting tools.
• Proficiency in SQL, data queries, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non‑technical users.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Candidate must be a U.S. person.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with APIs, SFTP, and middleware integrations (e.g., Dell Boomi).
• Knowledge of compliance requirements such as FLSA and local labor laws.
• UKG certifications or progress toward certification.

Benefits & Compensation

JPL offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, well‑being, retirement plans, paid time off, learning opportunities, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, and parental leave. Benefits are effective the first day of the month following the employee’s start date.

Annual salary range: $125,736 - $137,696 (for full‑time positions in Pasadena, California).

EEO Statement

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law. JPL is also a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law.