Lead UKG Pro Configuration Analyst

The Lead UKG Pro Configuration Analyst will be responsible for configuration activities on the digital HRT Application Management team, supporting operational excellence and the continuous delivery of product enhancements that power UKG Pro WFM Timekeeping, Accruals, Scheduling, and other capabilities across the Cox Enterprise UKG population for the U.S.
This role will focus on supporting Timekeeping, Accruals, Scheduling, Data Hub, Time Clocks, and other functions, but also working closely with Benefits, Compensation, Core HCM, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management functions across the divisions, as well as with other stakeholders to enhance enterprise capabilities and deliver seamless experiences.
This position will interact with a strong team of configuration leads in a matrix organization; partnering with HR teams and business partners to develop, implement, and maintain enterprise systems, policies, and procedures. This role will also partner closely with our Integrated Business Technology (IBT) teams and various key HCM business stakeholders to deliver transformational programs involving digital HR solutions, including mergers and acquisition activity.
This position will also partner with HR teams and business partners to develop, implement, and maintain enterprise systems, policies, and procedures.
Qualified candidates must be able to lead, research, and deliver the configuration of UKG and HR technology solutions in alignment with strategic priorities and leverage the digital HR ecosystem to its fullest potential. Qualified candidates must be able to identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, and be able to present, design, and implement alternative solutions, keep abreast of changes to the system and new functionality, be educated on new products and services, and gain understanding of how other customers are implementing solutions within their business.
Position Responsibilities:

• Ability to facilitate dialogue across all divisions and gain consensus on planning/design/execution
• Leads/project manages HR Technology projects or annual events.
• Oversees the completion of project deliverables or assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy of work, and evaluating results, etc.
• Acts as a functional leader on large projects.
• Lead interactive discussions with stakeholders to define requirements.
• Leads design sessions and approves design of functional requirements/specifications for new development and ongoing projects.
• Liaison between business and IT to review completed functional specifications, technical specifications &customizations.
• Leads project activities including JADs, status meetings, testing, setup in test environment, setup in production, updates to users, roles, permissions, and query access.
• Plans, designs, develops, and executes test scenarios and scripts and can facilitate UAT sessions.
• Creates, reviews, and approves work and change requests.
• Identifies, analyzes, recommends, and implements process improvements.
• Uses knowledge of content and business needs to drive communications/change management activities plan for projects and enhancements.
• Work closely with technical partners, third party vendors for integration creation and updates
• Mentors/coaches analysts and sr. analysts.

Qualifications
Minimum

• BA/BS degree and 6+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience such as an MS and 4+ years' experience; PhD and 1+ years' experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field, Bachelor's degree, or some college coursework.
• Must have hands-on configuration experience in UKG Pro WFM (Accruals and Timekeeping)
• CRT maintenance
• Previous project management experience desired
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, presentation and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• UKG Pro WFM experience in Data Hub management, Scheduling configuration
• UKG Pro WFM experience in Clock configuration and management desired
• Experience implementing and managing UKG Product releases desired
• Ability to build relationships and interact with senior management
• Ability to make decisions considering long-term implications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of organization's current technologies and practices and understanding of strategic direction
• Ability to be flexible and respond to varied demands

USD 90,100.00 - 150,100.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $90,100.00 - $150,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Application Deadline: 10/30/2025