Senior HRIS Analyst, UKG Time and Attendance

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Newton, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to support and enhance its UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping system. The role is the functional and technical subject-matter expert responsible for accurate time capture, pay-rule execution, accrual plans, labor-regulation compliance, and integrations with payroll and other downstream systems. It combines technology and business analysis, translating complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions. This remote position is available in the United States and supports UKG Time & Attendance for the US and UK. The analyst works with HR, Payroll, Legal, and IT stakeholders to gather and document requirements, define functional specifications, configure the system, and assess the impacts of configuration decisions. Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization or a visa for this position. The annual salary range is $95,000–$135,000. Bright Horizons offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave; a 401(k) retirement plan; disability and life insurance; discounts and financial planning tools; tuition assistance and education coaching; and caregiving support and resources. Subject to eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees receive up to 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of annual sick time, and 120 hours of annual vacation time based on a full-time schedule.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Business Analyst, system design, and configuration experience, including at least 4 years focused on UKG Time & Attendance.
Bachelor’s degree, or 5 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of an applicable degree.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Demonstrated UKG expertise, including designing and presenting solution options to business and HR stakeholders.
UKG Pro WFM and/or UKG Dimensions certification.
Knowledge of or experience with multiple SaaS HR technology platforms and tools.
Knowledge of Boomi.
Knowledge of Workday payroll and benefit modules for the 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.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary system administrator and subject-matter expert for UKG Time & Attendance.
Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of new modules and functionality, security design, and reporting for the US and UK.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Legal, and IT to gather and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications that support compliance and efficiency across regions.
Configure and maintain complex pay policies, labor rules, schedules, attestations, and accruals in compliance with US federal and state requirements and UK statutory requirements.
Develop and maintain inbound and outbound UKG integrations supporting the US and UK.
Manage unit, integration, and user acceptance testing cycles, including developing, reviewing, and approving test cases for each stage.
Evaluate, communicate, and coordinate the functional and technical impacts of UKG configuration decisions with stakeholder groups.

Benefits

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 children and adults in employees’ families.
Up to 9 paid holidays annually, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
40 hours of sick time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
120 hours of vacation time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.