Applications Analyst - Payroll & Timekeeping Systems Specialist

Overview

This role supports and optimizes payroll and timekeeping technology, with a primary focus on UKG Timekeeping and supporting processes within Workday. The position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of workforce data as it moves between timekeeping, HRIS, and payroll systems across U.S. and Canadian operations.

The position is preferably based out of the Chicago, IL offices. Travel to corporate offices and manufacturing facilities will be required, particularly during onboarding and key projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for UKG Timekeeping, supporting union and non-union operations across multiple locations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to timekeeping, payroll processing, and workforce management data.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, and IT teams to ensure accurate data flow between UKG, Workday, and related systems.
• Analyze system errors, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions to improve data accuracy and system performance.
• Support payroll-related configurations including pay rules, shift differentials, earnings codes, pay components, and workforce management processes.
• Assist with maintenance, testing, and validation of UKG and Workday system enhancements, updates, and process changes.
• Monitor integrations and data exchanges between systems, proactively identifying and addressing discrepancies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Generate and analyze reports to support payroll processing, audits, compliance requirements, and operational decision-making.
• Document system processes, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical and functional support to payroll, HR, and operational users.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, HRIS, or workforce management systems in a multi-site environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting UKG Timekeeping, UKG Workforce Management, or related UKG solutions.
• Working knowledge of Workday, including an understanding of payroll processes, pay components, earnings codes, shift codes, worker data, and system configuration concepts.
• Experience supporting environments where UKG and Workday work together, with an understanding of how workforce, payroll, and HR data moves between systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues, analyze data discrepancies, and identify root-cause solutions.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand the “big picture” across interconnected systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $70K - 122K

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus plan & profit-sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Employee loyalty awards

Additional information:

• Immediate vesting

Employment visa note:

• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

M/F/D/V

Location

• Chicago, IL (preferably based out of the Chicago, IL offices)
• Travel to corporate offices and manufacturing facilities will be required, particularly during onboarding and key projects.